Cameroon court bars Kamto from Presidential race

Out of 83 applications submitted for the presidency, ELECAM cleared only 13, with Kamto among those left out.

Titan implosion was preventable, says US coast guard report

The 335-page investigative report, compiled over two years, outlines a series of operational and design failures by OceanGate, the company that owned...

Netanyahu pushes for full Gaza reoccupation as hostage fears grow

According to Israeli media, the plan would see Israeli forces take full control of all areas in Gaza, pushing far beyond the current 75 percent milita...

Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies at 95

The former President passed away after being hospitalised in early June in Bucharest, where he was receiving treatment for lung cancer.

Civilians killed after RSF evacuation promise near El-Fasher

RSF has been laying siege to El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, since May 2024 but has so far failed to take full control of the city from...

Tesla approves Sh3.8 trillion pay deal for Elon Musk

The decision comes eight months after a Delaware judge blocked Musk’s earlier $55.8 billion compensation package, which had been tied to specific com...

EACC begins review of PSC systems to boost service delivery

PSC noted that the review is entirely voluntary, signalling a new culture of proactiveness in dealing with institutional weaknesses.

KRA to upgrade cargo clearance system with AI

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the upgrade will target the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS), which has been in use since 2...

Postal Corporation faces uncertain future amid Sh7.7bn capital deficit

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu reveals that PCK is grappling with a negative working capital of Sh7.7 billion, casting doubt on its ability to remain...

Protesters in Tunis condemn Saied’s rule as ‘open-air prison’

Huduma Kenya lacks legal backing a decade after launch, report reveals

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says that the Huduma Kenya Secretariat, established in 2014 through Gazette Notice No. 2177, continues to run without t...

Military court begins trial of Joseph Kabila in absentia

His trial comes amid ongoing violence in the east despite a ceasefire deal signed between the government and the rebels last week.

Benin appoints Spike Lee and wife as diaspora ambassadors

Their new role will involve raising awareness and supporting efforts to strengthen cultural, spiritual and historical ties between Benin and the Afric...

ICC jails ex-CAR football boss and MP over war crimes

The court found that Ngaïssona played a leading role in supporting anti-Balaka militias that targeted Muslims, while Yekatom led fighters who carried...

Russian strikes kill five as attacks intensify across Ukraine

The intensifying attacks, now in the fourth year of Russia’s full-scale invasion, come even as both sides engage in talks seeking a possible ceasefire...

Togo erupts in protest as Gnassingbé extends family rule through constitutional...

The unrest has grown into a broader protest movement under the banner of M66, named after Gnassingbé’s birthday, with the hashtag #FaureMustGo spreadi...

Nigeria faces starvation crisis as aid dries up, violence escalates

A joint outlook from the WFP and Food and Agriculture Organization covering June to September warns that food insecurity will deepen in the coming mon...

Nigeria Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan barred from Parliament despite court order

According to the Senate's standing orders, a suspended lawmaker is barred from accessing the parliamentary complex until the suspension period lapses,...

SHA releases Sh3 billion to hospitals for emergency, cancer and dialysis care

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said the payments followed a detailed review of claims submitted by July 1, 2025, to confirm compliance wi...

Universal Music Group moves closer to US market listing

The company’s roster also features other top artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles, strengthening its position as a dominant...

Israeli military bombs Syrian convoy as violence erupts in Druze city

The Syrian foreign ministry condemned Israel’s actions, accusing it of being fully responsible for the attacks and their consequences.

Bayrou proposes scrapping holidays to tackle France’s soaring debt

Among the other proposed changes are a freeze on public spending in 2026, an end to tax exemptions for the wealthy, and a reduction in the civil servi...

Majority of packaged foods in Kenya found to be unhealthy, says report

The report shows that between 2017 and 2023, there was a 16 per cent rise in the sales of (ultra-) processed packaged foods, a trend closely linked to...

CA makes licensing mandatory for all vehicle tracking services

The Authority made it clear that any tracking services found without the necessary licensing would be considered to be owned or operated internally.

South Korea launches youth study in Kenya as protests intensify

The announcement comes amid a tense political atmosphere in Kenya, where Gen Z has emerged as a powerful voice demanding reforms and better service de...

Nine die in Massachusetts nursing home fire as dozens rescued

The fire broke out late Sunday night at the Gabriel House assisted living facility, prompting a massive emergency response and a frantic rescue operat...

Pentagon inks $200 million Grok deal days after chatbot’s antisemitic posts

The $200 million ceiling matches contracts awarded to three other AI companies, Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI, as part of the Pentagon’s effort to div...

Nigeria declares public holiday as Buhari’s body arrives for burial

The former head of state, who passed away in a London clinic on Sunday, will be laid to rest on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic traditions.

Chief Justice Koome, CSs make fresh appointments in key public agencies

The new terms take effect between July 11 and July 14, with some replacing outgoing members and others renewing terms for serving officials.

Thange victims win big as court orders KPC to pay Sh3.8 billion

The court noted that the residents had endured a range of health issues, including liver and kidney problems, due to exposure to the contaminated wate...

Bill introduces alternative path to approve resilient seeds

According to the Bill, only seed varieties that are proven to be climate-resilient and those intended for fast response to environmental stress will b...

Israel says Iran may recover enriched uranium after US strikes

The official said that retrieving the uranium from beneath the surface would be extremely difficult, but warned that if Iran tried, it would likely tr...