Bethelsdorp, South Africa| Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric was reportedly in Bethelsdorp, near Gqeberha, to officiate a wedding between a lesbian couple when he was brutally attacked in what appears […]
In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]
Kyiv, Ukraine| Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly had a heated exchange with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a private meeting in Kyiv on February 12, after the American official pressed Ukraine to sign over 50% of its critical mineral reserves as compensation for U.S. aid, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, actively participated in the opening of the 38th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit, which commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The high-level meeting brought together African leaders to discuss key issues affecting the continent, including leadership transitions, regional […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, a high-level gathering of African leaders focused on continental development, security, and cooperation. Upon his arrival at Bole International Airport, President Ramaphosa was warmly received by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, […]
Migori County health officials have confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Kuria East Sub-County, with five reported cases and one fatality since the disease was first detected two days ago. Speaking to the press, Migori County Executive Committee Member for Health, Caleb Opondi, revealed that the first case was identified in Sanguri Village, where the […]
•Hundreds Join Effort to Raise Funds for Kabarnet School for Deafblind Baringo County witnessed an overwhelming show of solidarity as hundreds of people participated in a five-kilometer charity walk aimed at supporting pupils from Kabarnet School for the Deafblind. The event, themed “Touch a Deafblind Child with Love this Valentine,” was organized by the county […]
•Lack of Donors Hampers Sight-Restoring Surgeries A severe shortage of corneas in Kenya has left thousands of patients in desperate need of transplants, with many languishing on waiting lists due to a lack of donors. The situation is particularly dire at Lions Sight First Eye Hospital, one of Africa’s leading eye banks, which has completely […]
Baringo, Kenya| Baringo County Governor Benjamin Cheboi has issued a stern warning to individuals exploiting persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) for personal gain. The governor raised concerns over a growing trend where unscrupulous individuals masquerade as assistants to PLWDs, only to take advantage of them for financial and business benefits. Cheboi made the remarks on […]
Isiolo County recently hosted a crucial research dissemination workshop, unveiling findings on the management of Prosopis juliflora (commonly known as Mathenge) and the risk factors associated with camel milk contamination. The one-day event was organized by Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF Suisse) in collaboration with the County Government of Isiolo and the University of Nairobi. […]
