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Met Office Predicts Sunny Week, Heavy Rains for March. Kenya's Meteorological Department said Tuesday that the country will experience sunny, dry weather this week. Parts of the southwest might see some rain. Many areas will heat up past 30°C during the day. These include the Coast...

Regional Elders Ask Cabinet Secretary Muturi to Meet with President. Elders from three Kenyan counties urged Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to meet with President William Ruto on Tuesday. Leaders from Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi said strained ties could harm their region. "We...

DP Kindiki Welcomes Ruto for the North Eastern Tour. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki met President William Ruto in Mandera County on Tuesday. The visit marks the start of a three-day development tour across Kenya's North Eastern region. Kindiki arrived earlier with Environment Minister Aden...

Ruto Tours Mandera College, Pledges Education Support. President William Ruto visited Mandera Teachers Training College Tuesday as part of his week-long tour of Kenya's North Eastern region. He met with students at the college and promised more teachers and better facilities across the area...

TSC Reshuffles Leadership as CEO's Term Nears End. The Teachers Service Commission announced sweeping staff changes ahead of CEO Nancy Macharia's retirement this June. The reorganization affects officers across county, regional, and subcounty positions as Macharia completes her second five-year...

Thousands Flee Greek Island as Earthquakes Strike Santorini. Ferry boats and planes carried 8,500 people from Santorini this week amid hundreds of earthquakes. Local media reported 6,000 residents left by sea since Sunday, with emergency flights adding 2,500 more departures. Scientists...

Kenya Health Minister Pledges Quick Fix for Medical System Issues. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa promised Tuesday to solve technical problems affecting the new Social Health Authority. She said the Taifa Care program will expand across Kenya, benefiting more citizens. "Over 500,000...

Kenya Health System Making Progress, Minister Says. Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Barasa reports steady improvements in Kenya's new healthcare system. Speaking at a tobacco awareness campaign in Nanyuki on Tuesday, she highlighted both achievements and ongoing challenges. Over 500,000 Kenyans...

South Africa Defends Land Law After US Criticism. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Elon Musk to address concerns about the country's new land reform law. This followed threats by US President Donald Trump to cut funding to South Africa. Trump claimed on Truth Social that South...

China Counters US Trade Moves with New Tariffs and Restrictions. China responded to US trade measures with targeted tariffs on American goods and fresh business restrictions. The move followed President Donald Trump's blanket 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Beijing plans to impose a 10% tax on...

Kenya's Ruto Pledges Development in Northern Region, Donates Sh1M to College. President William Ruto donated Sh1 million for student lunches during his visit to Mandera Teachers Training College on Tuesday. The gift came as part of his week-long tour of Kenya's North Eastern region. During his...

Five Men Face Death Penalty in Nigeria Witchcraft Murder Case. A Nigerian court has sentenced five men to death by hanging for killing a woman they accused of practicing witchcraft in 2023. The ruling came from Kano state, where the men attacked 67-year-old Dahare Abubakar on her farm. The...

ODM Party Backs Sifuna's Criticism of Members Supporting Government. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has supported Secretary General Edwin Sifuna's recent criticism of party members who favor the broad-based government. Sifuna spoke out against ODM leaders who he claims have...

Swapo Honors Geingob's Legacy at First Death Anniversary. Swapo Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa praised former president Hage Geingob for his service to Namibia. She spoke at memorial events held Tuesday at Heroes' Acre and State House. "President Geingob showed us true leadership,"...

Tourism Company Says Mining Threatens N$12 Million Wildlife Project. Ultimate Safaris reports that mining plans have halted their N$30 million rhino camp project in Namibia's Kunene region. The delay threatens local jobs and conservation income. Company spokesperson David Bishop said the...

Namibia Remembers President Geingob One Year After His Death Namibians marked the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob's death on Sunday, recalling his legacy of unity and public service. "February 4, 2024, remains a day of deep sadness for Namibians," President Nangolo Mbumba said at a...

Trump Plans to Cut South Africa Aid Over Land Law. Donald Trump says he will end U.S. funding to South Africa, citing concerns about land seizures and unfair treatment of certain groups. The dispute follows South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's approval of a law allowing land seizures...

Congo Rebels Announce Ceasefire as Peace Talks Near. The Congo River Alliance declared a humanitarian ceasefire Tuesday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The group includes M23 rebels backed by Rwanda. UN reports show 900 people died and 2,880 suffered injuries during recent battles...

El Salvador Offers to House US Criminals in Latest Diplomatic Move. El Salvador will accept dangerous criminals from U.S. jails, including American citizens, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday after meeting President Nayib Bukele. "No country has ever made an offer of friendship...

Leaders Honor Late President Geingob at Heroes' Acre. Former First Lady Monica Geingos joined President Nangolo Mbumba and President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to lay wreaths at President Hage Geingob's grave Tuesday. The ceremony marked one year since Geingob died of cancer on February 4...