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President William Ruto appointed fresh leadership across Kenya's military branches after a defense council meeting Monday. The president promoted Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter to Lieutenant General and made him the new Army commander. Ketter takes over from Lieutenant General David...

Kenyan police officers have successfully recovered cattle that raiders allegedly stole from Uganda. The animals were taken back after law enforcement tracked down the suspects who had crossed the border. Officers fired shots during the operation as the thieves tried to escape with the livestock...

Highlanders Football Club faces major changes after two leaders left their jobs within days. Acting Chief Executive Officer Kindman Ndlovu quit his position Thursday evening. His resignation came just hours before the club planned to interview candidates for the permanent CEO role. Ndlovu had...

A traditional court heard shocking testimony about Augustine Marimo from Buhera. Community members accused him of stealing more than 30 pairs of women's underwear. He took the items from washing lines around Nemhari area. Headman Nemhari called the hearing after reports spread through the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa removed Deputy Trade Minister Andrew Whitfield from his government position. Whitfield belongs to the Democratic Alliance party and served under the Government of National Unity. The presidency released a statement confirming the dismissal without giving specific...

South African rapper Nadia Nakai shared a birthday message for her friend Ryan that sparked fan speculation. The post appeared unusually affectionate compared to her previous social media activity. Followers began questioning whether the message indicated romantic feelings. Many supporters...

The FIFA Club World Cup group stage concludes tonight with two final matches from Group H. Fourteen soccer clubs have secured advancement to the tournament's next phase. Teams that finished first and second place advance from each group. The Round of 16 competition begins Saturday on June 28...

Zimbabwean musician Jah Prayzah called off his July 4th and 5th concerts in America after facing visa problems. The performer was set to appear in Washington DC and Dallas as part of his world tour. Embassy officials did not approve travel documents for him and his band members. He blamed...

Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga attacked corrupt business practices during a Thursday speech at Victoria Falls. He addressed the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce congress about people who win government contracts through political connections. Chiwenga warned that punishment...

A South African news company has apologized to Zimbabwean banker Raymond Chigogwana after falsely accusing him of financial crimes. Independent Online published a story claiming Chigogwana laundered 800 million rand through illegal activities. The article appeared on May 8 and suggested...

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has created a new partnership with Midlands State University to help students pay for college. The bank will give money to five students who cannot afford university fees. These students will receive full payment for their classes from August 2025 until they finish in 2029...

A security guard remains in critical condition after a brutal attack at a Zimbabwe gold mine near Mazowe. Bellarmine Chatunga, son of former President Robert Mugabe, allegedly led the Wednesday afternoon assault with several armed men carrying AK-47 rifles. The group stormed the Ultimate Mining...

South Africa cricket coach Shukri Conrad prepares his team for a demanding series against Zimbabwe. The Proteas will face their neighbors in two test matches starting Saturday at Bulawayo. Rain washed out their recent unofficial meeting in London before the World Test Championship. Conrad...

Spain holds a major United Nations meeting next week to find more money for poor countries. The conference happens as President Donald Trump cuts American aid and world conflicts make progress harder. Leaders from France, South Africa and Ecuador will join about 70 government heads from around...

Thailand faces major political trouble as former leader Thaksin Shinawatra prepares for trial. The 75-year-old billionaire must answer charges about insulting the royal family. Courts could sentence him to 15 years behind bars if they find him guilty. His daughter Paetongtarn serves as the...

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will sign a peace deal Friday in Washington. The agreement aims to end fighting in eastern Congo that has killed thousands of people. President Donald Trump helped create the deal and wants a Nobel Peace Prize for his work. Secretary of State Marco...

Japan carried out its first execution since 2022 on Friday. Officials put to death Takahiro Shiraishi, a 34-year-old man who killed nine people. The justice ministry would not confirm the hanging, but news sources reported the execution. Shiraishi earned the nickname Twitter killer for his...

Colombia will stop sending certain drug criminals to America for trial, the country's new justice minister said Thursday. Eduardo Montealegre announced this decision could damage relations between Bogota and Washington. The leftist government wants to talk with rebel leaders instead of putting...

Brazil's top court decided Thursday that social media companies must quickly delete hate speech and posts about serious crimes. The ruling forces platforms to take responsibility for illegal content posted by users. Companies no longer need court orders before removing dangerous material. Eight...

French President Emmanuel Macron praised American military attacks against Iranian nuclear sites on Thursday. He told reporters the strikes worked well but warned about serious consequences. Macron fears Iran might leave the global treaty that stops countries from building nuclear weapons. He...