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Gamers Go Nuts Over VF5 REVO PS5 Xbox Switch 2
SEGA plans to release Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game first came out for PC back in January. Players asked for the game on more systems through Discord and other places. The team wants everyone to play regardless of their gaming system. They will add cross-play features with rollback support across all systems. The team also shared news about the upcoming New Virtua Fighter Project. Wolf Hawkfield will return as a playable character in this new game. Players will learn more about why each fighter enters the tournament this time around. Earlier games never fully explained character backgrounds or reasons for fighting. The updated Wolf character joins the tournament because...
Gambia Bags Massive EU Partnership Windfall
The Gambia started new talks with the European Union on Friday at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul. Both sides came together to plan how they would help each other grow. Foreign Affairs officials led the meeting as part of the Samoa Agreement. Trade Minister Joof talked about peace goals when he spoke for his country. He said The Gambia wants to build stronger democratic systems. The minister explained that his nation cares about human rights and fair voting. The Gambia supports West African efforts for regional peace. EU representative Larinjinha said the Gambia gets more European aid per person than other African countries. She pointed out that EU help began right after President Barrow won the 2016 election. These countries signed their...
Gambia Farmers Fume Over Groundnut Pay Hold Up
Farmers across The Gambia wait for the money they earned from groundnut sales. They gave their crops almost two months ago but have not received payment. Many rural families face hard times because of this delay. QMoney should pay farmers over D789,000 for 21 tons of nuts. Different machines used for checking crops at various places cause part of the problem. Farm leaders say cash works better than digital payment systems. Money paid right at buying spots helps farmers avoid extra travel costs. Payment issues affect many villages in the North Bank Region. Ndungu Charreh farmers need the most money with D2,851,000 unpaid. Four farming groups did receive praise from officials for following all rules correctly. Farmers ask the government...
Gambian Snared In Drug Case Pays Big Fine Or Faces Jail
A man must pay cash or face jail time after breaking drug laws. At the Banjul court, Ibra Gaye accepted blame for having illegal drugs. The court asked him to pay D35,000 or spend two years behind bars. He agreed with all claims made against him during the hearing. Magistrate Thomasi ran the court session, during which Gaye admitted guilt. The Drug Control Act of 2003 lists these actions as crimes. Police found strong proof connecting Gaye to the drugs. The court heard how Gaye never argued against any facts presented. Magistrate Thomasi decided the case based on what Gaye said himself. The legal team showed clear evidence that helped the judge make a fast decision.
Secret Diseases Tearing Through Poor Kenyan Towns
Health Minister Duale promised to add forgotten disease treatments to Kenyan health plans and match these with national health goals such as Vision 2030. The minister met with Dr. Wasunna, who leads a group fighting rare diseases in Africa. They talked about making new medicines for Kala-azar, which affects people in 11 counties. Duale wants better healthcare for people who live far from cities. Dr. Wasunna explained her five-part plan to remove Kala-azar as a health threat in East Africa. Other health officials joined the meeting to hear these ideas. These forgotten diseases hurt more than a billion people around the world. They harm the poorest groups most of all. These illnesses stop growth, cause mother and baby deaths, make work...
Mombasa Court Throws Out 8 Year Murder Case
The Court of Appeal kept three men free from murder charges after an eight-year wait for trial. Judges said delays hurt the right to fair and fast court hearings. The case began in 2015 when police arrested three men for killing Harrison Munga in Kwale. Court dates kept moving back as witnesses failed to show up. Only two people testified during the seven years of court visits. Judges closed the case in 2022 because police never brought key witnesses to court. The state wanted another chance to present evidence, but appeals judges refused. They said making accused people wait eight years breaks their rights under the law. The court noted that long trials create unfair harm to people who must be seen as innocent until proven guilty...
Stubb Gets Royal Treatment at Ruto's State House
President Ruto welcomed Finnish President Stubb at State House Monday morning. Stubb arrived with his wife, Suzanne, for a three-day visit to Kenya. The Kenya Army presented a guard of honor, and Stubb received a 21-gun salute. After the welcome ceremony, both leaders went into private talks. This visit marks 60 years of friendship between the two nations. The presidents discussed how their countries can work together to address world problems. Their meeting covered issues affecting Africa and Europe, and also discussed ways to support international systems. Later, they planned to visit Uhuru Gardens for a special ceremony. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel will host dinner for the Finnish guests that evening. The Finnish president...
MPs Got Paid to Axe Gachagua
Former Deputy President Gachagua feels no anger toward lawmakers who voted him out. He believes money pushed them to remove him from office. His stand against youth protest deaths and health program issues led to his firing. He asked Kisii people to stand with leaders who want a better government. He urged citizens to speak up for their rights together. Gachagua promised to back another person for president in 2027 if he loses. He wants everyone to help lead the country forward. He sees Fred Matiangi as smart enough to become president. Matiangi worked well running three government departments under President Kenyatta. His record shows he can lead Kenya properly. The Gusii community must support Matiangi first before other areas will...
Ruto Ousts Sugar Chiefs After Lease Fiasco
President Ruto fired the board chairs at four sugar mills last week because these factories became private. The lease agreements changed the mills from government property to private businesses for three decades, requiring all officials to leave their jobs. A notice from May 12 named several people who lost their positions. Those leaders came from Chemelil, Nzoia, South Nyanza, and Muhoroni sugar companies. The agriculture ministry made these changes effective immediately. Many board members lost their jobs across all four factories. UDA party official Silas Jakakimba served in South Nyanza before his removal. The government finished these lease deals last Friday after long delays. Private companies will run each factory under new...
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