Pro-Palestinian Protesters Storm Columbia University Library, Dozens Arrested

New York City, USA| A dramatic escalation unfolded at Columbia University on Tuesday as a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators stormed the university’s iconic Butler Library, prompting a swift police response and the arrest of approximately 70 individuals. The protest, spearheaded by the student-led group Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), marks the latest flashpoint in […]

Mandera Leaders Condemn Malka Mari Massacre Upon Visit to the Scene

Banisa, Mandera County| In the wake of a brutal attack that claimed six lives—including three children and a six-month-old infant—senior leaders from Mandera County visited the affected community on Friday to express their condolences, condemn the atrocity, and reaffirm their commitment to peace and justice. The high-level delegation, led by Mandera Senator Ali Roba and […]

Victory Day Parade 2025: Russia Showcases Military Might and Global Alliances

Moscow, Russia| In a grand spectacle heavy with symbolism and geopolitical undertones, Russia held its annual Victory Day military parade on Thursday morning, commemorating 80 years since the Soviet Union’s historic victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Set against the imposing backdrop of Red Square, the event offered a striking mix of pageantry, […]

Kenya Bolsters Disease Surveillance and Public Health Response with Nationwide Vehicle Deployment

In a significant step towards strengthening Kenya’s public health infrastructure, President William Ruto on Friday presided over the official handover of 47 disease surveillance vehicles to county governments. The president strongly reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing national vigilance and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, brought together governors […]

Isiolo Youth Protest Stalled Stadium Project, Demand Sports Reforms and Youth Empowerment

Isiolo, Kenya| Youth in Isiolo County, primarily drawn from the local football community, on Thursday held a peaceful demonstration in Isiolo town to demand greater support and accountability from the county government over the long-stalled Isiolo Stadium project. The protest, which highlighted years of frustration and broken promises, has reignited public discourse around the broader […]

President Ruto Nominates Erastus Ethekon as IEBC Chair, Names Six Others for Commissioner Roles

President William Ruto has taken a significant step toward the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) by nominating Erastus Edung Ethekon as the next chairperson of the electoral body. The nomination, announced through a statement issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s ongoing electoral reform […]

Power Struggles: Counties, KPLC at Loggerheads Over Unpaid Bills

•Other Issues Include Infrastructure Control, and Revenue Rights Bunge Towers, Nairobi| In Kenya’s devolved governance framework, electricity has emerged as a critical fault line—exposing the tension between national utility provider Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and county governments. What may appear on the surface as routine power outages is, in many instances, symptomatic of […]

Pope Leo XIV Elected: U.S.-Born Cardinal Prevost Becomes First American and First Augustinian Pontiff

•The New Pope Signals Continuity with Francis and Commitment to Social Justice Vatican City| In a historic decision on the second day of the papal conclave, the College of Cardinals elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Born in Chicago and naturalized as a Peruvian citizen in […]

Ukraine Ratifies Landmark Mineral Agreement with U.S.

•Agreement Paves the Way for Deeper Economic Ties and Reconstruction Efforts In a major development that underscores growing strategic ties between Kyiv and Washington, the Ukrainian Parliament has ratified a landmark mineral agreement with the United States, originally signed on April 30. The move is expected to boost long-term economic cooperation, attract significant foreign investment, […]