The Trump administration is reportedly advocating for the easing of travel restrictions on controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who are facing criminal charges in Romania. According to sources, U.S. officials have urged the Romanian government to return the brothers’ passports, allowing them to travel freely while their court proceedings are ongoing. U.S. […]
•German Defense Chief Calls for Increased Military Spending, Cites Russia as a Threat The European Union has exhausted its weapons stockpiles due to prolonged military support for Ukraine, leaving the bloc vulnerable to potential security threats, including from Russia, according to Armin Papperger, CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. In an interview with the Financial […]
Baringo County residents are in mourning following the passing of their senator, William Cheptumo, who succumbed to illness at a Nairobi hospital. Leaders, residents, and stakeholders from various sectors have come forward to eulogize the late legislator, remembering him as a dedicated servant of the people, a champion of development, and a unifying figure in […]
Malava Member of Parliament (MP) Malulu Injendi has passed away after a prolonged illness. The legislator, who had been undergoing treatment at the Aga Khan Hospital, breathed his last while receiving medical care. His demise was confirmed by his family, who had recently disclosed that he was in critical condition. Injendi’s passing marks a significant […]
In a landmark victory, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The 60-year-old veteran secured the highly coveted position in a fiercely contested election, defeating Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, in the final round of voting. With this win, Mahamoud […]
•AU Refused to Be a Hostage of Kenya’s Internal Affairs, Djibouti Says Djibouti has strongly criticized Kenyan President William Ruto’s reaction to the defeat of his preferred candidate, Raila Odinga, in the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The sharp response came after Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was declared the winner, having secured […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has downplayed his defeat in the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position, stating that he harbors no bitterness over the outcome. Instead, he expressed contentment and a willingness to continue serving Africa in different capacities. Speaking after the results were announced, Odinga emphasized that competition inherently […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopia and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors, including trade, tourism, and aviation. This was highlighted during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and the CEO […]
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). […]
