DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzanian authorities have deregistered a church owned by a ruling party lawmaker after he publicly accused the government of human rights violations ahead of the country’s October elections. On Tuesday, police cordoned off the Glory of Christ church (Ufufuo na Uzima) in Dar es Salaam, owned by parliament member Josephat […]
Elon Musk on Tuesday (June 4, 2025) sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s latest agenda bill, which the president is urging GOP senators to support, calling it a “disgusting abomination.” “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore. This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,” the tech billionaire posted on X […]
The US House of Representatives recently passed a tax bill including a controversial Section 899 provision that proposes increased taxes on remittances sent from the US and additional taxes on US investments held by non-US citizens. This legislation, if enacted, is expected to take effect from 2026 and has sparked global concern, particularly for emerging […]
Thousands of Kenyan and East African students face uncertainty as the US government has paused scheduling new visa interviews for international students, threatening their plans to study in the United States in the summer and fall of 2025. This move is part of a broader effort by the US State Department to expand social media […]
KAMPALA, Uganda – Tragedy struck Uganda’s capital this morning as a suspected bomb explosion rocked the vicinity of the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, killing at least two people. The incident occurred as thousands of pilgrims gathered across the country to mark Martyrs Day, one of Uganda’s most significant annual religious events. The explosion, confirmed by both […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a groundbreaking move against systemic fraud, Jubilee Insurance has deployed artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover Sh400 million in fraudulent medical claims over six months, signaling a seismic shift in how East Africa’s insurance sector combats financial crime. The revelation comes amid staggering regional losses estimated at Sh904 billion to Sh1.9 trillion […]
The roar of the crowd at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025, wasn’t just for Paris Saint-Germain’s historic 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final. It was a sound that reverberated far beyond the pitch, signaling a monumental victory not just for the Parisian club, but for its iconic partner, […]
In a sweeping move to combat youth gambling addiction, Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has enacted a total ban on celebrity and influencer endorsements of betting content, effective May 30, 2025. The policy, hailed as Africa’s strictest anti-gambling measure, has sent shockwaves through the media and influencer economy while igniting fierce debates about […]
Imagine simply checking your gear, and the next moment, you’re on an unplanned journey miles into the sky, far beyond where you intended to be. That’s exactly what happened to a Chinese paraglider who recently found himself unintentionally soaring to an astonishing altitude of over 28,000 feet – nearly brushing a world record. For anyone […]
The news out of South Africa has once again sent shivers down spines, highlighting a dark underbelly of societal challenges. A South African woman, Racquel Smith, along with two accomplices, has been handed a life sentence for the horrifying act of trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith. This case, which ignited widespread outrage across […]
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