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Bulawayo Doctor Faces Child Support Dispute Amid Paternity Questions. A Zimbabwean dentist faces legal challenges after allegedly fathering a child with a student intern under his supervision. Dr. Munashe Murava appeared in court following a child support complaint from Abigail Sibanda, a...

Zimbabwe Mining Firm Faces Fine Over Water Pollution. A mining company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son received a fine for breaking environmental rules in eastern Zimbabwe. Cattle died after drinking from a river near ZimCN's Radnor Mine in Mudzi, local villagers report. The...

Market Attack Kills Over 100 in Sudan Conflict. A deadly attack on a market near Sudan's capital filled a hospital mortuary with bodies Saturday, Doctors Without Borders reports. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces struck the city of Omdurman, killing and wounding more than 100 people...

Record Floods Strike North Queensland, One Dead. Heavy rains in northern Queensland, Australia, have left one woman dead and forced thousands to leave their homes. Officials warn flood waters may reach second floors of buildings. The situation remains dangerous and threatens lives. The area...

Former Kenya Deputy President Plans Consultation Report. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will present findings from recent meetings at his Wamunyoro home. The report includes feedback from leaders and religious figures across Kenya. Gachagua cited overwhelming responses...

Kenya Trade Department Leads Digital Push, Regional Growth. Kenya's State Department for Trade drives economic change through digital tools and regional deals. The agency helps local firms reach new markets at home and abroad. Digital solutions are at the heart of Kenya's trade plans. A new...

Kenyan Abduction Victims Demand Justice, Call for ICC Action. Victims of recent abductions in Kenya pressed the government for swift action on Tuesday, sharing their ordeals and listing demands for resolution. The group called for quick, independent probes into eight named cases, including Bob...

Kenyan School Closes After Students Protest Principal's Transfer. A girls' school in Kenya closed on Tuesday after students marched to protest their principal's transfer. The students at Torongo Girls School walked 27 kilometers to education offices in Eldama Ravine. The protest centered on...

East African Officials Pledge More Funds for Lake Victoria. Principal Secretaries from East African nations have committed to increase funding for Lake Victoria's conservation efforts. Julius Korir, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Sanitation and Water, urged member states to boost their...

Climate Change Threatens Beer's Traditional Flavors. Beer speaks to all our senses—from its fizzy sound to its hoppy scent. However, this beloved drink faces new challenges as global warming affects its key ingredients. "Beer combines bitter and sweet notes that make you want another sip,"...

Political Shifts in Kenya: A Game Theory Analysis. Game theory offers ways to study how people make choices when their decisions affect others. This math tool helps explain political moves and election strategies. The theory looks at how players, strategies, and results work together...

Kenya's Cabinet Makes Wave of New Board Appointments. Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has removed Bob Ndubi from the Kisii University Council, according to a January 31, 2025 Gazette Notice. The removal takes effect immediately under powers granted by the Universities Act of...

Kenya Opposition Faces Complex Path to Challenge Ruto. A new opposition movement against President William Ruto's re-election bid confronts multiple obstacles ahead of Kenya's 2027 vote. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua leads the effort alongside Wiper party chief Kalonzo Musyoka. The...

Ruto's Re-election Chances Echo Trump's 2016 Path. Despite heavy criticism on social media, Kenya's President William Ruto might find hope in Donald Trump's unexpected 2016 victory. Online platforms show widespread opposition to Ruto. Yet political analysts point to similar predictions about...

Kenya's Ruto Eyes Young Technocrats for Government Posts. President William Ruto has an opportunity to bring fresh talent into his government through upcoming Principal Secretary appointments. The Public Service Commission will interview the final candidates this Friday. Among them stands...

Gachagua Attends Church as Political Tensions Rise. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited Almighty God Ministries Church in Murang'a County on Sunday after meeting with political leaders from several regions. Across the country in Uasin Gishu, President William Ruto's allies...

Kenya Education Minister Mourns Students Killed in Bus Crash. Four students from Dr Aggrey Boys' High School died Saturday in a bus crash on the Wundanyi-Mwatate Road. The crash also killed two others - a parent and the bus driver. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba offered condolences...

Kenya Extends Task Force Term for Pending Bills Review. Kenya's Treasury Secretary John Mbadi has extended the term of the pending bills task force by six months, starting October 1, 2024. The task force, led by former Auditor General Edward Ouko, has cleared bills worth Sh206 billion. These...

Trump Orders Federal Health Sites to Remove LGBT, Vaccine Content. The Trump administration has removed LGBT health information and certain vaccine data from federal websites. This follows a Wednesday memo telling agencies to end taxpayer-funded programs that promote "gender ideology." Federal...

African Nations Face Health Crisis as US Exits WHO. African countries must find new health funding after the United States announced its departure from the World Health Organization. The withdrawal threatens critical health programs across Africa, according to Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairman of...