Abuja, Nigeria| The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent warning that it will run out of lifesaving food supplies for severely malnourished children in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months. The crisis stems from a significant funding shortfall, with UNICEF citing cuts to U.S. foreign aid as a major contributing […]
Khartoum, Sudan| In a significant military breakthrough, the Sudanese army has regained control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a crucial turning point in its ongoing battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The victory, described by officials as a “highly symbolic battlefield gain,” underscores the intensifying struggle for dominance in Sudan’s protracted […]
Windhoek, Namibia| Namibia made history today as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first female president, a milestone that coincided with the nation’s 35th Independence Day celebrations. The inauguration, initially set to take place at Independence Stadium, was moved to the State House due to unusually heavy rainfall, yet the spirit of the […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially announced the completion of the water filling process for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a milestone in the decade-long dispute involving Egypt and Sudan over Nile water resources. Speaking before Ethiopian legislators on Thursday, Abiy stated that GERD has now reached full capacity, stressing […]
•Deepening Bilateral Cooperation Across Key Sectors Kenya and the Netherlands have taken a significant step toward strengthening their diplomatic and economic relations following a three-day state visit by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima. The visit, which included high-level meetings and strategic agreements, highlighted the commitment of both nations to collaborate in […]
Harare, Zimbabwe| A high-level ministerial council meeting between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting was convened to strengthen the roadmap for resolving the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The multilateral meeting brought together key regional leaders, […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) recently conducted an intensive military exercise, codenamed “Silent Thunder,” aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its Force Protection Unit (FPU) and refining ROLE 1 medical procedures. This initiative underscores the mission’s commitment to maintaining high levels of security, operational effectiveness, and readiness in a volatile […]
•The Tragic Journey of Margaret Nduta Hanoi, Vietnam| The tragic story of Margaret Nduta, a young Kenyan woman sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam, has sent shockwaves through her home country and beyond. What began as a hopeful journey in search of better opportunities abroad ended in a devastating fate, underscoring the dangers […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Over the past three years, the governments of Kenya and Italy have been working collaboratively to rejuvenate Kenya’s coffee sector through the ARABIKA Project, an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperative governance, improving coffee quality, and expanding market opportunities. With a €3 million investment from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), the project […]
•Innovative Project at Kiambu National Polytechnic Showcases the Untapped Potential of Avocado Seeds Avocados are widely celebrated for their rich, creamy texture and numerous health benefits, yet their large seeds are often discarded as waste. However, students at Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) have found a groundbreaking way to transform these seemingly useless seeds into valuable […]
