N’DJAMENA, June 6, 2025 — Chad has announced the immediate suspension of all visa issuance to American citizens, a direct response to the U.S. government’s decision to ban Chadian nationals from entering the United States. The move, ordered by President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, comes just one day after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation […]
In a spectacle that could only unfold in the digital age, two of the world’s most influential figures—Donald Trump and Elon Musk—have traded their once-cozy alliance for a fiery public feud on X. What began as a policy disagreement over a massive tax and spending bill has spiraled into a no-holds-barred clash of egos, complete […]
The European Commission has updated its EU Air Safety List, imposing a complete ban on all airlines certified in Tanzania and Suriname from operating within the European Union. The decision, announced on June 3, 2025, follows a detailed technical assessment by EU aviation safety experts, who found that the civil aviation authorities in both countries […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Dennis Itumbi, Head of Creative Economy and Special Projects in the Office of the President, is set to meet with digital content creators on Monday, 9th June 2025 to address ongoing disputes surrounding the advertising of betting and gambling products in Kenya. The meeting comes in the wake of sweeping regulatory changes […]
Kenya’s State Department for Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has revealed alarming statistics showing that over 100,000 children between the ages of 10 and 17 are currently using vaping products. She also noted a worrying rise in tobacco use among women in the country. PS Muthoni defended the government’s recent decision to suspend all […]
On June 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation suspending the entry of new foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University. The suspension, initially set for six months but subject to extension, blocks new admissions of international students under F, M, and J visa categories and directs […]
KAMPALA, June 5, 2025 — The World Bank has announced it will resume new funding to Uganda nearly two years after suspending financial support in response to the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA). The suspension, which began in August 2023, followed Uganda’s enactment of the law that imposes severe penalties—including death and life imprisonment—for certain […]
Tanzania has officially blocked access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with the government citing the circulation of pornographic material as the primary reason for the shutdown. The Information Minister, Jerry Silaa, stated in a televised interview that the platform’s allowance of explicit sexual content, including same-sex pornography, violates Tanzania’s laws, culture, customs, […]
Mombasa County is grappling with a worrying outbreak of Chikungunya, with 25 confirmed cases out of 45 samples tested by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The affected areas include Mvita, Nyali, Likoni, and Kisauni, where recent heavy rains have created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes that spread the virus. What is Chikungunya?Chikungunya is a […]
The National Assembly has unanimously approved Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a significant step in the reconstitution of Kenya’s electoral body ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The House also approved the appointments of Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan […]
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