Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku blasted troublemakers who wrecked property during Monday's protests. The angry leader said outsiders caused the chaos and local people had nothing to do with the violence. Lenku visited Kitengela Sub-County Hospital Tuesday to see damage from the riots. He told reporters that peaceful Kajiado residents don't act like wild animals. The governor pointed fingers at strangers who brought trouble to his quiet county.
A mob stormed the hospital carrying a dead 21-year-old who got shot during the demonstrations. The gang beat up hospital workers and smashed windows trying to force their way inside. Lenku called the attack completely unacceptable and dangerous for sick patients. Medical staff tried to help...
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki delivered a stark warning about jobless young people across the country. He told crowds at the Nation-Huawei Leap Job Fair that unemployment was driving youth toward criminal activities and drug problems. The government official said recent street demonstrations had shocked leaders into action. He admitted that officials needed to create more work opportunities fast. Young protesters had made their anger clear about economic struggles.
Kindiki shared troubling numbers about the unemployment crisis hitting Kenya hard. More than 60 percent of people without jobs are young adults who lack proper training. Many of these youth feel hopeless and desperate about their futures. The deputy president said...
President Lazarus Chakwera freed 37 prisoners during Malawi's 61st Independence Day celebration. The government kept the names secret and refused to tell people who walked out of jail. Officials said they picked inmates who served half their time and those who were sick or old. They promised no murderers, rapists, or armed robbers got early release. Critics blasted the secrecy and demanded answers about who benefited from the presidential mercy.
Earlier this year, controversial names appeared on pardon lists that shocked the public. Misozi Chanthunya killed his Zimbabwean girlfriend Linda Gasa and went to prison for murder. His old father begged for mercy but prison guards said no way because the crime was too brutal. Pika Manondo and...
Zimbabwe just beat every other African country at growing blueberries. The small southern African nation produces more of the tiny purple fruits than anyone else on the continent. Farmers there figured out how to grow berries before other countries can harvest theirs. European buyers pay top dollar for early fruit from Zimbabwe. This timing advantage makes Zimbabwean growers rich.
Export numbers tell an amazing success story about this fruit business. Sales jumped 150 percent between 2020 and 2024 according to trade officials. Farmers planted thousands of new berry bushes across three main growing regions. They built fancy irrigation systems and special packing houses for shipping overseas. What started as a small crop became a...
South Africa fired back at Donald Trump after he slapped them with hefty trade penalties. The African nation called out the American president for getting his numbers wrong about their business deals. Officials from Cape Town said Trump based his 30 percent tax punishment on bad math that makes no sense. They claimed their real average tax rate sits at just 7.6 percent for imported goods. The government wants everyone to know they treat American companies fairly when they sell products there.
More than half of all goods roll through South African ports without paying any taxes at all. American businesses enjoy even better treatment with 77 percent of their stuff entering the country tax-free. President Cyril Ramaphosa got a letter from...
Kenyan police opened fire on protesters Monday during the 35th anniversary of historic democracy rallies. Officers killed 11 people across the country as angry crowds filled the streets of Nairobi. The death of blogger Albert Ojwang last month sparked fresh outrage against government forces. Police shot at demonstrators advancing from Kangemi suburb toward downtown areas. Two people died from bullet wounds at Eagle Nursing Home after six injured protesters arrived for treatment.
Kenyatta National Hospital treated 24 wounded people from the violent clashes. Police reported 52 officers suffered injuries during the confrontations with protesters. Officers used tear gas and water cannons to break up crowds marching along major roads...
A political group has fired shots at parliament over the new constitution draft. The Coalition of Progressive Gambians wants lawmakers to fix what they call major problems with the 2024 version. They released a tough statement Monday demanding changes before any voting happens. The group says parliament must bring back important parts that got cut from the original 2020 draft. They refuse to accept what they see as backward steps that hurt democracy.
Parliament first said no to the 2020 constitution draft years ago. Government leaders made some changes and sent it back as the 2024 version. The pressure group came out swinging just as parliament started debating the new draft. They claim the 2020 version came from real talks with...
Three Gambian dancers flew to Moscow for special training that could change their lives forever. Yasai Joof, Daniel Taylor, and Mariama Camara packed their bags and headed to Russia for top-level dance lessons. The World Federation of Acrobatic Dance and Dance Sports picked these talented performers for their elite summer program. Their teacher Ndey Fatou Jabang from Flex Fuzion Entertainment and Dance Academy helped make this dream happen. The intensive training keeps them busy until July 14, 2025.
These skilled dancers already competed at the Acrobatic Rock and Roll World Championship before heading to Russia. Yasai Joof takes charge of the group and wants to bring new skills back home to teach other young people. The Russian...
People from Chissay Majaw village showered praise on the JAMSAI Foundation after getting much-needed help. The charity group from Kotu handed out clothes, shoes, and bags to families struggling to make ends meet. Village leader Alkalo Alhaji Majaw Ceesay spoke up about how the gifts came at just the right time. Former councilor Tamsir Chume joined him and said the donation matched what their holy books teach about helping others. Both men made it clear that parents really needed this kind of support for their kids.
A young boy named Ebrima Chume from the local school spoke about how happy he felt getting new things. Chumbeh Jallow, who takes care of four children, also shared her thanks for the quality items. The rainy season makes...
