Deadly protests rocked Kenya on July 7, leaving officials scrambling to count the bodies and explain what went wrong. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights painted a grim picture when they released their numbers on July 8. Their count showed 31 people dead, 107 hurt, and two more missing...
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku blasted troublemakers who wrecked property during Monday's protests. The angry leader said outsiders caused the chaos and local people had nothing to do with the violence. Lenku visited Kitengela Sub-County Hospital Tuesday to see damage from the riots. He told...
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki delivered a stark warning about jobless young people across the country. He told crowds at the Nation-Huawei Leap Job Fair that unemployment was driving youth toward criminal activities and drug problems. The government official said recent street...
President Lazarus Chakwera freed 37 prisoners during Malawi's 61st Independence Day celebration. The government kept the names secret and refused to tell people who walked out of jail. Officials said they picked inmates who served half their time and those who were sick or old. They promised no...
Zimbabwe just beat every other African country at growing blueberries. The small southern African nation produces more of the tiny purple fruits than anyone else on the continent. Farmers there figured out how to grow berries before other countries can harvest theirs. European buyers pay top...
South Africa fired back at Donald Trump after he slapped them with hefty trade penalties. The African nation called out the American president for getting his numbers wrong about their business deals. Officials from Cape Town said Trump based his 30 percent tax punishment on bad math that makes...
Kenyan police opened fire on protesters Monday during the 35th anniversary of historic democracy rallies. Officers killed 11 people across the country as angry crowds filled the streets of Nairobi. The death of blogger Albert Ojwang last month sparked fresh outrage against government forces...
A political group has fired shots at parliament over the new constitution draft. The Coalition of Progressive Gambians wants lawmakers to fix what they call major problems with the 2024 version. They released a tough statement Monday demanding changes before any voting happens. The group says...
Three Gambian dancers flew to Moscow for special training that could change their lives forever. Yasai Joof, Daniel Taylor, and Mariama Camara packed their bags and headed to Russia for top-level dance lessons. The World Federation of Acrobatic Dance and Dance Sports picked these talented...
People from Chissay Majaw village showered praise on the JAMSAI Foundation after getting much-needed help. The charity group from Kotu handed out clothes, shoes, and bags to families struggling to make ends meet. Village leader Alkalo Alhaji Majaw Ceesay spoke up about how the gifts came at just...
Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow spoke to government bosses at a big meeting on Monday. The three-day event happened at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. Top civil servants gathered to talk about their work and plans. The VP called the meeting a smart way to...
Kaur Senior Secondary School threw its biggest party of the year on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Students, parents, and teachers packed the school hall for the annual Speech and Prize Award Ceremony. The event celebrated graduating students and honored top performers from the Lower Saloum District...
Police caught a mother and her adult son carrying drugs on a major highway. Sibusisiwe Ncube and her 27-year-old boy Stephen were driving a truck with foreign license plates. Officers stopped them at a routine checkpoint near Makhado on Saturday afternoon. The pair had hidden 25 kilograms of...
A young woman from Zimbabwe fooled a foreign university with fake exam results. Cindy Mutswatiwa only passed three subjects at school but created papers showing seven passes. The 29-year-old student used the false documents to enter dental school in Ukraine. She studied there for three years...
Zimbabwe drivers can replace their missing vehicle registration books through a simple government process. The Ministry of Transport shared clear steps on social media for anyone who lost or damaged their paperwork. Car owners must visit the Central Vehicle Registry office and pay fifteen...
ZANU-PF leaders kicked out two top party members from Mashonaland West province. The ruling party wants better discipline among its ranks. Blessed Geza got thrown out for breaking important party rules. Terrence Mukupe also lost his spot because he landed behind bars. The former Deputy Finance...
A bus packed with passengers crashed on a major highway early Tuesday morning. The Mzansi Express vehicle was heading from South Africa to Zimbabwe when disaster struck. Several people died and many others suffered serious injuries during the terrible accident. The crash happened on the N1 road...
Harare City Council fights back against a court order that demands repairs to crumbling apartment blocks. The local government refuses to fix water pipes and sewage systems at Mbare flats despite a judge's ruling. Residents face daily struggles with overflowing toilets and empty taps. The...
ZANU-PF wants all donated cars back for official checks. The ruling party sent letters to leaders across Zimbabwe demanding vehicle registration. Secretary General Obert Mpofu issued the order after discovering unauthorized car donations. Party members have until July 31 to hand over their...
Water bills are about to hit every home across Zimbabwe as the government rolls out prepaid meters. Free water taps will become history when new payment systems arrive over the next few weeks. Harare residents face the first wave of installations starting with crowded neighborhoods like...
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