Exciting news from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire! The African Development Bank (AfDB), a cornerstone of the continent’s progress, has just elected its next president: Sidi Ould Tah, a distinguished Mauritanian economist. This pivotal decision, made after several rounds of voting at the annual meeting, marks a new chapter for Africa’s largest multilateral lender. Sidi Ould Tah, […]
As a close neighbor to Sudan, Kenya watches with grave concern as the humanitarian crisis escalates, most recently with a fast-spreading cholera outbreak. This disease, often dubbed a “disease of poverty,” thrives in conditions where clean water and sanitation are scarce – a grim reality for many Sudanese caught in a two-year-old civil war. The […]
The earth of Limuru has reclaimed one of its bravest sons. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the writer who turned language into a weapon of liberation, whose pen bled the struggles of a continent, has left us at 87. His daughter Wanjiku’s words echo across oceans: “He lived a full life, fought a good fight”. In his passing, we […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – In a striking move that could significantly reshape the landscape of international education in the United States, President Donald Trump has proposed capping the percentage of foreign students at elite institutions like Harvard University at just 15 percent. This statement was made in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as Trump fielded questions […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – After a tenure focused on reducing government size and efficiency, tech titan Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Trump administration. The world’s richest man confirmed his exit via a post on his social media platform, X, where he also expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for the opportunity. Musk’s role […]
MINNEAPOLIS – A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis to Madison, Wisconsin, experienced unusual delays last Saturday when two unexpected passengers—a pair of pigeons—managed to sneak aboard the aircraft. The avian intruders caused chaos in the cabin, leading to the flight being sent back to the gate not once, but twice. According to passenger Tom […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The world’s attention is increasingly fixated on the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Haiti, with a harrowing documentary providing a chilling firsthand look at the nation held hostage by rampant gang violence. This powerful video, reportedly trending across social media platforms, pulls back the curtain on the grim reality of Port-au-Prince, where nearly […]
NAIROBI, KENYA – Kenyan students dreaming of pursuing higher education in the United States now face a significant new challenge. The U.S. State Department, under President Donald Trump’s administration, has announced plans to implement mandatory social media vetting for all applicants seeking student (F, M) and exchange visitor (J) visas. This move, according to U.S. […]
VATICAN CITY – In a powerful and deeply emotional address, newly elected Pope Leo XIV has issued an impassioned call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, lamenting the devastating toll on innocent lives, particularly children. Speaking to a crowd in Vatican City, the pontiff urged both Israel and Hamas to halt the fighting […]
NAIROBI, KENYA – Kenyans are set to observe Friday, June 6th, 2025, as a public holiday in celebration of Eid Al Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. This confirmation follows the Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official sighting of the Dhul Hajj 1446H Crescent on Tuesday, May […]
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