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Israeli Defense Minister said Tehran will burn if Iran continues launching missiles at Israel. Both countries attacked each other during overnight strikes that left people dead and injured on both sides. Explosions happened across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran after Iran fired back at Israeli...

Two Kenya Defence Forces members died Saturday when their military plane crashed near Mwakijembe Primary School. The Kenya Air Force training aircraft went down around noon in Ndavaya area of Kwale County. Flight records show the plane left Mombasa airport at 11:39 am and disappeared from radar...

Students at Ongeche Secondary School received a modern computer lab worth 5 million shillings. Kenya Pipeline Company Foundation donated the digital learning center to help rural students learn technology skills. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi opened the new facility during a special...

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja spoke against recent property damage during city protests. He urged people to seek justice peacefully instead of using violence. Sakaja made these comments at a women and youth event at Sambut Primary School. The governor said protesters must not destroy buildings...

Politicians often promise benefits to areas that vote for them and deny resources to regions that oppose them. The writer saw this pattern during Kenya's 1988 road conditions where officials blamed poor infrastructure on voting choices. Current leaders still make similar statements about...

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki plans to reach out to former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka for regional development talks. Speaking at a traders' forum in Wote town, Makueni County, Kindiki said he holds no grudges against the Wiper Party leader. He called Kalonzo his senior in law and...

A massive fire swept through Mukungu village on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze destroyed homes and left hundreds of families without shelter. Property worth millions burned to the ground. Over 300 households lost everything they owned. Emergency workers rushed to help victims escape the flames...

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba denied reports about Walter Mzembi meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House. The former minister fled Zimbabwe during 2018 when corruption charges threatened his freedom. Rumors claimed Mzembi returned secretly on June 11, 2025 for talks with...

Lake Kariba water levels rise and bring hope back to local fishermen. The kapenta fishing business faces better times after years of struggle from climate problems. Government officials promise support for small fishing companies across the region. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa visited fishing...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa gave tablets to young lawmakers across Midlands Province. The Ministry of Information Communication Technology distributed devices to 43 junior parliamentarians and Chiefs. Officials want these digital tools to help youth leaders perform better during their...

Zimbabwe's Parliament signed an agreement with Silveira House to improve how lawmakers work with communities. The Jesuit institution will train members of Parliament about social and economic problems facing citizens. Father John Dove started Silveira House during 1964 as a center for civic...

King Charles III gave David Beckham a knighthood during his Birthday Honours ceremony. The former England captain earned the royal title for his sports achievements and charity work. Beckham already held an OBE award since 2003 before receiving this higher honor. The 50-year-old football star...

Dynamos Football Club quit their continental tournament before it started. The team cited money problems for leaving the Caf Confederation Cup. Bernard Marriot leads the club but fans blame poor management for the withdrawal. The decision embarrasses a team that once dominated African football...

President Trump cuts money for African military help and development programs. His America First plan reduces foreign aid budgets across the continent. African countries face terrorist groups without enough support from Washington. The administration tells these nations to handle more security...

A donkey cart killed Luckson Ndlovu after hitting a tree on Monday morning. The 28-year-old man from Tshemahali village was collecting firewood with his wife Caren when the accident happened. Their cart lost control and flipped over on the dusty road around 9 AM. The heavy cart trapped Ndlovu...

Forty hungry dogs killed a teenage girl during a feeding attempt Wednesday. Makayla Fortner tried giving food to the pack with her mother Stephanie Wilkie. The 15-year-old died from her injuries despite police firing warning shots. Local people had warned about the dangerous animals roaming...

Police caught two men carrying drugs worth over 5 million Namibian dollars near the border. Officers arrested the suspects Thursday night around 11:20 PM between Ariamsvlei and Nakop border posts. The men from Tanzania and Eswatini face court Monday at Karasburg Magistrate's Court. Deputy...

Namibia approved two fresh political groups Thursday at election headquarters. The Electoral Commission of Namibia gave certificates to People United for Change and Namibia Progressive Party. Wilson Hange accepted papers for Nappa during the ceremony. Ernestus Axakhoeb received documents for PUC...

Edgar Lungu died last Thursday at age 68 after medical treatment. The former Zambian president served from 2015 to 2021. His death shocked citizens across the Christian nation. Radio stations played gospel music to honor his memory. People wanted to mourn properly but faced confusion over...

Zimbabwean comedian Madam Boss posted photos with famous American stars during her USA trip. She walked the red carpet at the 2025 BET Awards ceremony and joined exclusive parties afterward. Jamie Foxx hosted one after-party where she met top celebrities like Tyler Perry and Will Smith. The...