UN: M23 Rebels killed over 300 civilians in Eastern DRC in July

The UN Human Rights Office reported that the killings happened across North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces, all located along the borders with...

Refugee children at risk as nutrition services collapse in Ethiopia

One of the most devastating impacts has been the halt of nutrition services in four out of the seven camps. As a result, close to 80,000 children unde...

Zara Ads blocked for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ models

In one of the banned adverts, which promoted a short dress, the ASA noted that lighting and shadows exaggerated the thinness of the model’s legs.

Meta blocks 6.8 million WhatsApp scam accounts, warns of new AI tactics

Most of the flagged accounts were traced to scam networks operating in Southeast Asia, with many targeting users through fake investment offers and ot...

Rwanda to host 250 US-deported migrants in new deal

Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed the agreement and said it aligns with Rwanda’s history of displacement and its values.

Scientists team up to rescue Cuba’s endangered rainbow snails

The Polymita tree snails, native only to Eastern Cuba, are under serious threat from collectors who prize their colourful, patterned shells.

Egypt arrests TikTok creators in renewed morality crackdown

The Ministry of Interior said the arrests were due to the creators’ use of “obscene language”, and for allegedly violating public morals and misusing...

Nigeria’s hunger crisis deepens as WFP runs out of funds

The dire warning comes as food aid for nearly 1.4 million displaced people is cut off, leaving those already struggling in overcrowded camps without c...

Singer Kigame sues Interior CS, IG, DCI boss over deadly protest response

The petition accuses these officials of authorizing violent crackdowns that led to alleged crimes against humanity during nationwide Gen Z-led protest...

Angola protests turn deadly as 22 killed over fuel price hike

Protesters took to the streets after the government raised fuel prices on July 1, a move that has sparked widespread anger and frustration.

Dispute between Egypt and UAE derails Sudan peace talks

At the centre of the dispute was a proposal by the UAE to exclude both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces from any ro...

Google’s earthquake alerts failed millions during Turkey tragedy

According to the company, just 469 “Take Action” alerts were sent for the first 7.8 magnitude quake, despite more than 10 million people living within...

Trump gives Russia 12 days to accept Ukraine ceasefire

Despite this, the chances of securing a ceasefire within 12 days appear slim. Russia has been intensifying its military offensive in eastern Ukraine,...

Policyholders Fund on the spot over workforce diversity gaps

The Fund's CEO Mohamed Salal stressed that it's an equal opportunity employer that adheres to constitutional guidelines outlined in Articles 52 and 57...

Legal gaps and budget cuts cripple oversight bodies, says House report

The office of the Controller of Budget, in particular, is severely limited in its role, according to the report.

Plan to digitally map all properties revived in new bill

The draft law, introduced by Kiambu MP John Machua, aims to establish a National Addressing Council that will spearhead the implementation of addressi...

MPs want early gate openings to prevent chaos during CHAN fixtures

MP Dan Wanyama stressed the need for early gate openings at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to allow smooth entry and prevent unrest am...

Tanzania to hold October 29 elections without main opposition

The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed the date on Saturday and announced that candidate nominations will take place from August 9 to...

Counties move to shut down rogue clinics and pharmacies

Health Committee Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki said counties, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, will move to close...

Police accused of fueling gun smuggling in insecure regions

Columbia to pay $200 million in campus protest settlement

The university said it will pay the amount over three years, while the government will reinstate most of the suspended research funding as part of the...

CJ Koome says Kikuyu Court remarks based on security briefings, not protestors

The Chief Justice said her comments should not be interpreted to refer to protests in other places or to those facing unrelated charges.

Nairobi MCAs rage at city MPs over presidential event lockouts

The MCAs insisted they play a crucial role in city governance and deserve to be treated with the same honour as MPs when the President visits Nairobi.

Gaza hunger crisis deepens as 15 more, including infant, die of starvation

Three of the others were children, including 13-year-old Abdulhamid al-Ghalban, who died in Khan Younis in the south.

US House Speaker halts proceedings to delay Epstein files vote

Last week, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the release of all relevant grand jury testimony in the Epstein case.

New documents shed light on FBI surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

The release includes FBI surveillance records and other files that had been blocked from the public since 1977 under a court order.

Bangladesh jet crash kills 20, injures over 170 in school tragedy

Shocking footage from the scene captured the intensity of the fire and the chaos that followed as rescuers and residents rushed to pull victims from t...

Somalia blocks Ethiopia from joining naval exercise over sovereignty row

The latest refusal adds to the escalating diplomatic standoff between the two countries, revealing the fragility of regional cooperation amid unresolv...

Calls mount for Ruto to act as Isiolo leaders decry political interference

The leaders claimed that the unrest in Isiolo is not homegrown but is being driven by outside political interests.

IEBC awaits formal MP recall petitions as debate grows

The IEBC chair maintained that any recall must follow legal steps, including verification by IEBC before the Commission can issue any directives or or...

Police vs Politics: Mkhwanazi's bold stand divides South Africa

Crime expert Calvin Rafadi of the University of Johannesburg described Mkhwanazi as “a no-nonsense person who takes the bull by the horns.”

Mpox cases in Guinea rise to 206 as West Africa sees surge

The disease is marked by symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and distinctive boil-like skin rashes. It can be fatal in some cases.