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Nelson Chamisa revealed his departure from Zimbabwe's opposition parties served as a calculated move against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The former Citizens Coalition for Change leader abandoned his position in January last year after accusing Mnangagwa of manipulating opposition politics...

White House officials disclosed Thursday that President Donald Trump received a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency after experiencing leg swelling. The 79-year-old leader underwent medical evaluation when he noticed the symptoms. White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella determined...

Kenya's High Court struck down government orders that required citizens to disclose their phone identification codes. Justice Chacha Mwita declared the Communications Authority and Kenya Revenue Authority notices violated constitutional privacy protections. The directives lacked a proper legal...

Media representatives from 36 nations attended the BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum on Wednesday. The gathering brought together 250 participants from nearly 150 outlets, think tanks, and government agencies. Delegates focused on strengthening Global South partnerships and advancing cooperative...

Legal disputes over representation delayed a High Court hearing until July 24. Justice Chacha Mwita identified conflicts between parties claiming authority to speak for petitioner Ndiang'ui Kinyagia. The judge expressed concern about contradictory affidavits filed by different representatives...

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen released new guidelines governing police force applications on Friday. The directive targets Inspector General Douglas Kanja and establishes uniform standards across Kenya's National Police Service. Constitutional provisions and court rulings formed the...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki condemned politicians who promote violence during a Friday event in Busia County. He praised local residents for maintaining calm during recent demonstrations that damaged property and caused deaths. Kindiki warned young people against manipulation by leaders...

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi defended the reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission during a Friday fundraiser in Malava Constituency. He rejected opposition claims that President William Ruto plans to manipulate the 2027 election results. Mudavadi termed such...

Kenya's government allocated affordable housing units to Mukuru slum residents through a systematic verification process. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo described how officials conducted door-to-door surveys to identify eligible families. Each household received unique...

Kenyan President William Ruto rejected criticism from The Economist magazine regarding his economic leadership and national direction. The British publication had suggested Kenya faced dangerous circumstances under his administration. Ruto countered these claims by presenting economic data...

Kenyan authorities detained a woman on drug trafficking charges after residents reported suspicious behavior at her Murang'a County home. Anti-Narcotics Unit officers discovered 225 kilograms of cannabis stored in thirteen sacks during their search. The confiscated drugs carry an estimated value...

A theater director in Dakar sparked fierce public opposition when he banned wigs, hair extensions, and skin-lightening products at the Grand Theatre. Serigne Fall Guèye implemented the policy on Monday to promote Pan-African values and protect the institution's cultural image. The ban lasted...

Zimbabwe's ruling party has collected two million dollars for its upcoming October conference through provincial fundraising efforts. ZANU PF aims to reach five million dollars within the next month to cover delegate expenses at Mutare Polytechnic College from October 13 to 18. Multiple...

Zimbabwe will restart compensation payments for war victims after more than twenty years of suspension. Minister Monica Mavhunga announced the decision during a press briefing in Harare yesterday. The Ministry of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs confirmed that medical boards will...

President John Dramani Mahama announced the contract award for expanding Prempeh International Airport's runway in Kumasi during his Ashanti Region tour on Wednesday. The contractor has begun mobilization activities to start construction of the facility enhancement project. This expansion...

Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić praised Ghana's 24-hour economy initiative during meetings with Ghanaian officials in Accra. The visiting diplomat described the policy as visionary and capable of significantly accelerating national development. Đurić highlighted Serbia's economic...

Ghana's Esports Association received an official invitation to compete at the 2025 Esports World Cup scheduled for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament runs from July 8 through August 24 with a record $70 million prize pool, attracting approximately 2,000 elite players and 200 professional...

Bechem United completed the acquisition of midfielder Mohammed Aminu ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign. The 24-year-old player spent several years training at European academies after leaving Ghana as a teenager. Manchester City purchased Aminu from WAFA for £2 million in 2017...

England recovered from their tournament-opening defeat against France to secure a quarter-final berth at the women's European championships. Alessia Russo credited the squad's resilience after the 2-1 loss sparked consecutive victories over the Netherlands and Wales. The team advanced as Group D...

Ghana's women's national soccer team received financial rewards from government officials after advancing to the continental championship's elimination rounds. Each player earned $2,000 from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for reaching the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of...