France's plan to restart humanitarian flights at Goma International Airport has sparked anger from M23 rebels and Rwanda, who call the decision politically driven and poorly timed. French President Emmanuel Macron revealed the proposal on Thursday at a Paris conference focused on Great Lakes stability, pledging support for aid corridors into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said operational safeguards would emerge from the Doha peace negotiations.
The Congo River Alliance criticized Macron's declaration as out of touch with conditions on the ground, claiming Kinshasa's military continues bombing civilian targets in Walikale and Masisi. The rebel group controls much of North Kivu province and...
Chinese carmaker Jetour debuted its T1 and T2 sport utility vehicles on Friday at an event in Cape Town that attracted hundreds of guests from dealerships, media outlets, and local communities. The models will reach showrooms across Southern Africa by mid-November through a network of more than 55 dealers.
Jetour, established in 2018 under parent company Chery, has already seen strong sales in Middle Eastern markets. Ke Chuandeng, who leads Jetour International, said the vehicles have become fixtures on roads throughout Dubai and Doha. The company will provide 70 T-Series SUVs for transport during the G20 Summit scheduled for late November in Johannesburg.
South African drivers at the launch praised the technology and value offered by...
Mudslides triggered by severe weather in Elgeyo Marakwet County have killed 26 people and displaced roughly 800 families across more than 10 villages, authorities said. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the rising death count after recovery teams retrieved four additional bodies, which were transported by air to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. The disaster struck early on Saturday morning, devastating communities in Embobut, Sambirir, Endo, and Ariti wards.
Hard-hit areas include Kamogo, Mkeno, Moror, Murkutwo, Chesongoch, Chechan, Kabetwo, Mogil, and Kepkener. More than 30 survivors remain hospitalized as Kenya Defence Forces helicopters continue evacuating injured residents. Local representative...
The political landscape of Western Kenya faces upheaval after the death of Raila Odinga, whose Orange Democratic Movement maintained influence across the region for over 20 years. Leaders from the Luhya community have made separate pilgrimages to the Odinga family home in Bondo, each delivering cattle as tribute but failing to present a unified front. This stands in sharp contrast to Rift Valley representatives, where more than 60 lawmakers and multiple governors delivered 80 head of cattle together.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dispatched Maragoli elders with six bulls. Eugene Wamalwa of DAP-Kenya brought Bukusu elders from Trans Nzoia, while Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka conducted ceremonies at the gravesite. Kakamega...
Five German mountaineers died after an avalanche struck Italy's Ortler Alps on Saturday afternoon, rescue officials reported. The victims were part of separate climbing parties ascending Cima Vertana, a peak reaching 3,545 meters, when snow swept down the mountain around 4 p.m. local time.
Three climbers traveling together were completely engulfed and killed by the avalanche, according to Italy's Alpine rescue service. A 17-year-old girl and her father, who were climbing separately, also perished in the slide. Their bodies were located on Sunday after rescue teams resumed operations. Two mountaineers from a third group survived and alerted authorities.
Recovery efforts faced significant challenges. Rescuers retrieved the first three...
Kenya claimed both championship titles at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, with runners from the East African nation taking all six podium positions across the men's and women's races. The achievement marks a historic moment for Kenyan distance running on one of the sport's biggest stages.
Hellen Obiri led the women's field with a record-breaking performance of 2:19:51, shattering Margaret Okayo's 22-year-old course mark of 2:22:31 from 2003. Obiri secured her second consecutive New York victory by pulling away from Sharon Lokedi in the final mile with a blazing 4:58 split, ultimately crossing more than two minutes ahead of the previous standard. Lokedi took second place at 2:20:07, while Sheila Chepkirui rounded out the sweep in...
A law enforcement member who disappeared from duty without authorization faces potential criminal charges after authorities discovered the officer plans to run for county assembly in an upcoming special election. Internal police documents from Oct. 30 show that supervisors cannot contact the missing officer by phone. National regulations mandate that uniformed personnel must formally resign before participating in electoral campaigns or seeking government positions.
Department officials confirmed they will pursue action under Section 94(1) of the National Police Service Act after locating the individual or receiving a voluntary return. That provision addresses unauthorized absence and permits dismissal as punishment. Officers who skip...
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga rejected suggestions that his party caters primarily to elderly politicians, asserting that younger members hold prominent positions throughout Kenya. The Orange Democratic Movement leader cited Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga as evidence of fresh leadership driving the organization forward. He invited young Kenyans to participate, describing the movement as welcoming to emerging talent and modern perspectives.
Regional delegates from Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties backed Oburu on Friday to lead the party after founder Raila Odinga died. Wanga told attendees that the National Executive Council had named Oburu as interim leader, prompting unanimous support...
Paris authorities revealed that amateur thieves, rather than sophisticated criminal networks, executed the massive jewelry robbery at the Louvre museum last month. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau described the perpetrators as residents from Seine-Saint-Denis, an economically struggling district north of the capital, during a radio interview on Sunday. The October 19 theft resulted in the disappearance of items valued at 88 million euros from the internationally renowned institution.
Four individuals face charges connected to the crime. Two male defendants had prior records involving multiple theft offenses. A 38-year-old woman received charges on Saturday related to organized theft conspiracy, while a 37-year-old man faced similar...
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