Moscow/Washington| The Kremlin has expressed cautious optimism following a rare and high-profile visit to Washington, D.C. by Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund and President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for investment and international outreach. The three-day trip marks the most significant diplomatic engagement between Russia and the United States since formal diplomatic […]
Washington, D.C.| The United States has announced the immediate revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese citizens and a suspension of future visa issuances, in a sweeping policy move aimed at pressuring the government of South Sudan to accept the repatriation of its nationals ordered deported from the U.S. The decision, unveiled by U.S. […]
Mombasa, Kenya| A troubling escalation in violent crime involving panga-wielding youth gangs in Mombasa and Kwale counties has triggered an urgent appeal from religious leaders and security officials, who are demanding immediate and lawful interventions to restore peace and safeguard residents. The surge in gang-related violence—marked by robberies, assaults, and public unrest—has left communities in […]
Kyiv| In a significant show of continued Western support for Ukraine, the Chiefs of Staff of the French and British armed forces traveled to Kyiv on Friday, April 4, to meet with Ukrainian officials and assess the evolving needs of Ukraine’s military. The visit was aimed at deepening military cooperation and providing a roadmap for […]
Russia is increasingly expanding its geopolitical footprint in Africa by solidifying strategic alliances with the military-led governments of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—collectively known as the Alliance of Sahelian States (AES). This growing partnership marks a significant shift in regional power dynamics, as Moscow seeks both political influence and access to Africa’s vast mineral wealth. […]
Mandera, Kenya| In a significant leadership transition, the Mandera County Public Service Board (MCPSB) on Monday witnessed the formal handover of responsibilities following the conclusion of the tenure of its Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ceremony, held on April 1st, 2025, at the board’s offices, marked the official end of term for two […]
•Isiolo First Lady Habiba Guyo and Eldest Son, Hassan, Were Arrested Amid Ongoing Rift with Isiolo Women Representative Mumina Bonaya Isiolo, Kenya| Tensions continue to rise in Isiolo County following the arrest of the First Lady, Habiba Guyo, and her eldest son, Hassan,who graduated from highschool recently under circumstances that have sparked public outrage and […]
•Senior Counsel Remembered as a Titan of Constitutionalism, Human Rights, and Legal Scholarship Nairobi| Kenya is in mourning following the passing of one of its most distinguished legal minds, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, who died at the age of 84 while on a family visit in Virginia, USA. His death marks the end of an […]
A recently surfaced video retrieved from the phone of a slain paramedic has exposed harrowing details of the killing of 15 humanitarian workers by Israeli forces on March 23, 2025, in Rafah, southern Gaza. The footage contradicts Israel’s official narrative and provides what rights groups describe as clear evidence of a war crime. The Incident […]
Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine| A devastating Russian missile strike on the evening of April 4 has left the city of Kryvyi Rih reeling, as at least 18 people — including nine children — were killed and more than 70 others injured in one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians in recent months. The ballistic missile, […]
