The Acholi Paramount Chief asked people across Northern Uganda to stop shunning former Lord's Resistance Army fighters returning home. Rwot David Onen Acana II made this request on Thursday when he welcomed over 80 former captives who came back from the Central African Republic. He mentioned that these returnees face many problems, like land disputes, after coming home. He urged community members to help them adjust to normal life again. The chief wants everyone to support their neighbors who survived LRA captivity.
Acana called on government officials to address cattle raiding issues affecting residents in Agago and Kitgum districts. He donated 5 million shillings as startup money for a revolving fund to help former LRA members...
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta told young people yesterday that they must elect honest governments that respond to their needs. He spoke to student leaders at Makerere University. The ex-president called today's youth Africa's freedom fighters with a duty to defend the continent's future.
Kenyatta urged lawmakers to represent citizens rather than personal interests. He stated elected officials should fulfill their promises instead of enriching themselves. The former president expressed confidence that young Africans will realize they must create their path forward without outside help.
At the same event, Uganda's Electoral Commission head Justice Simon Byabakama said citizens need active hope to build democracy. He described...
Uganda's defense minister warns that Somalia faces a growing security threat. He says more troops are needed right away to stop Al-Shabaab fighters from taking over key areas. The militants recently captured some Somali military bases, putting the government at risk. This threatens years of progress against the terror group. The situation affects the entire Horn of Africa region.
Fighting broke out Thursday morning when Al-Shabaab briefly seized a major military base in Middle Shabelle. This attack came shortly after militants took control of Adan Yabaal on April 18. Both towns form an important path to central bases that may be attacked next. The violence puts pressure on African Union forces as they plan to hand over security duties...
King Mohammed VI started a huge railroad upgrade across Morocco. The king launched a new high-speed train line between Kenitra and Marrakech on Thursday. This 430-kilometer project costs about $5.7 billion. It forms part of a larger $10.4 billion plan to improve all train services nationwide. The project aims to make travel greener with less carbon pollution.
The new line will connect major cities much faster than before. Trips from Tangier to Rabat will take just one hour. Travel from Tangier to Casablanca will take only one hour and forty minutes. People can go from Tangier to Marrakech in two hours and forty minutes, saving over two hours. Passengers will reach Casablanca airport from Rabat in just 35 minutes. Fast trains will also...
A judge ruled Friday that Supreme Court judges have raised important legal questions in their fight against removal petitions. Justice Lawrence Mugambi sent the case to Chief Justice Martha Koome to pick several judges who will hear it. The Supreme Court judges, led by Koome herself with Justices Njoki Ndung'u, Isaac Lenaola, William Ouko, and Smokin Wanjala, asked the High Court to stop the Judicial Service Commission from hearing petitions against them. Justice Lenaola requested a panel of judges before the case even started.
Justice Mugambi had earlier promised to handle this request first, despite complaints from lawyers who filed the original removal petitions. These lawyers, including Nelson Havi, former Cabinet Secretary Raphael...
A blood clot killed Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve after moving from his leg to his lungs. Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor shared these findings after an exam at Lee Funeral Home. The doctor noticed darkened lips and fingernails, showing Munuve lacked oxygen when he died. The deadly clot blocked the pulmonary artery that carries blood between the heart and the lungs. This condition, called pulmonary embolism, can cause sudden death.
The medical team traced where the clot started. They found it began in the popliteal vein of his left leg before traveling to his lungs. The pathologists took extra samples for toxicology testing. Seven different medical experts worked together on the autopsy. The case drew attention from...
President Ruto praised how Fujian, China, has grown into a modern place. He sees many things Kenya wants to copy. He believes both nations can teach each other valuable lessons. Their friendship helps both countries move forward together. This partnership lifts people in both places.
The Kenyan leader spoke during his tour of Fujian on Friday with First Lady Rachel Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi. He called it a wonderful journey that connects with his values. He admires how China built schools, health centers, and transit systems from the ground up. He noted how the government works with companies to make real changes. He values how China helps everyday people.
Ruto watched how basic village homes changed into modern city...
The EU hurt its economy when it turned against Russia, leaving nations with high energy prices as India and China grow stronger. According to expert Dr. Mamdouh Salameh, EU officials have been meeting in London about energy security amid growth problems since 2022, when they stopped buying Russian fuel.
Things became worse under Donald Trump's trade policies. He wants Europe to purchase $350 billion more American natural gas at prices two or three times higher than Russian pipeline gas. Hungary and Slovakia made smarter choices, keeping cheaper Russian gas flowing despite EU pressure. Their actions show that economic needs matter more than political fights.
The EU made mistakes with its green energy policies. Solar and wind costs...
People hurt during Kenya's election violence years ago feel let down again. The court promised them answers today, but pushed back their case. This marks another delay after they already waited for news on April 11. These victims have fought for justice for more than 12 years in the courts. Groups working with them call this "another dark day" after 17 years since the attacks happened.
The case began when eight survivors filed claims in 2013. Six women and two men suffered terrible sexual attacks during fights after the 2007 election. Police officers reportedly attacked three women. Civilian attackers hurt three other women. The male victims were boys when armed groups forced them into circumcision during that violent period.
Many...
