KAMPALA/NAIROBI – June 16, 2025 – A confidential U.S. State Department memo, revealed by The Washington Post and reported by The Nile Post on June 15, 2025, has sent ripples of concern across East Africa. Uganda is among 36 countries facing potential new U.S. travel restrictions, a move that could significantly impact citizens seeking vital […]
Massive Aerial Assault Targets Nuclear Facilities, Military Leadership; Iran Retaliates with Drone Strikes as Global Leaders Urge De-Escalation In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on June 13, 2025, striking nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership figures in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “preemptive action […]
Ahmedabad, India: On June 12, 2025, at 16:09 BST, a tragic aviation disaster unfolded when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, India, en route to London Gatwick Airport. This incident, reported extensively, has claimed at least 200 lives, with 204 bodies recovered, though it’s unclear if […]
India is witnessing a fresh wave of COVID-19 cases, with 7,121 active infections reported this week. While the numbers remain far below pandemic peaks, the uptick—driven by new Omicron sub-variants—calls for cautious awareness. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments and how to stay safe. Current Hotspots and Trends The Variants Behind the Surge Two Omicron descendants […]
Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok star with over 162 million followers, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 6, 2025, at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for overstaying his visa. Lame, a Senegalese-Italian influencer known for his silent comedic reactions to absurd life hacks, entered the U.S. on […]
Egypt Breaks Ground: Africa’s Largest Solar + Storage Project Powers Up with $184 Million Boost Egypt is poised to make a colossal leap in renewable energy leadership. The African Development Bank (AfDB) has greenlit a pivotal $184.1 million financing package for the landmark Obelisk project – a groundbreaking 1-gigawatt (GW) solar photovoltaic plant paired with a cutting-edge […]
Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape, aged 28, was sentenced to life imprisonment on June 10, 2025,by the Polokwane High Court for the murder of her father, Dr. Malekutu Johannes Mehlape, a senior official in the Limpopo Department of Education. The murder occurred on December 28, 2023, at his home in Mankweng Zone 1, outside Polokwane. Mehlape pleaded […]
On June 11, 2025, Elon Musk expressed regret for some of his social media posts targeting U.S. President Donald Trump, stating on X, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” The posts, made the previous week, were part of a public feud sparked by Musk’s criticism of […]
Nairobi, June 10, 2025 — Roam, Kenya’s pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer, has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, an upgraded electric motorcycle developed with direct input from the country’s boda boda riders. The new model incorporates over 40 rider-inspired improvements aimed at addressing the practical and economic needs of Kenya’s more than 3 million boda […]
Austin, Texas | June 11, 2025 – Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Tuesday that the company’s long-awaited robotaxi service will tentatively launch public rides in Austin on June 22, marking a pivotal moment for the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry and Tesla’s strategic pivot from traditional car sales. The announcement follows weeks of testing driverless Model […]
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