M23 rebels on Friday tightened their control over Uvira in eastern DR Congo, forcing residents to sweep streets and clean neighbourhoods just days after seizing the strategic border city. Locals who spoke to AFP said fighters patrolled the streets throughout the day, enforcing new rules as they
22-year-old environmentalist Truphena Muthoni has officially broken the Guinness World Record after hugging a tree for an astonishing 72 hours. The Nyeri-based activist began her attempt on December 8, pushing herself through three days without food or sleep. She surpassed her previous record of 48 hours, using the challenge as a silent protest against deforestation. […]
Strengthening Kenya–Denmark Relations Queen Mary of Denmark arrived in Nairobi for a three-day official visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties. Her visit seeks to deepen cooperation in climate action, development partnerships, and renewable energy. Warm Welcome at JKIA The Queen landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday evening. Musalia Mudavadi, Rebecca
President William Ruto has praised the peace agreement signed in Washington, D.C., by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. He noted that the deal—now known as The Washington Accord—offers a “credible and hopeful pathway” toward ending decades of conflict in Eastern DRC. Moreover, he emphasized that the accord […]
Cameras Capture Trump With Eyes Closed Former US President Donald Trump mocked Joe Biden for years as “Sleepy Joe.” Yet on Tuesday, Trump struggled to keep his eyes open during a high-profile cabinet meeting.The 79-year-old, the oldest person ever elected US president, repeatedly closed his eyes as cabinet members praised his leadership. The moment revived […]
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has warned Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni against arresting and detaining activists without cause. Crackdown Intensifies Ahead of Polls In his Wednesday statement, Türk said the Ugandan government continues to silence critics as the country heads to next month’s elections. He accused state agencies of carrying out abductions, torture,
US President Donald Trump has announced a plan to freeze immigration from third-world nations. The move could affect several African countries. Trump made the declaration on Friday, November 28. He linked rising immigration to what he described as social and economic problems facing Americans. He also argued that the US must stop what he called […]
The iconic mainstage of Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival was severely damaged by a fire on Wednesday, just two days before the event was set to begin. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported, but the blaze left the festival’s central stage in ruins. How the Tomorrowland 2025 Fire Started Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene […]
In a significant development, President Donald J. Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin peace negotiations immediately following a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the conversation as “excellent” in tone and outcome, signaling a potential turning point in the years-long conflict. According to the president, both
A viral video triggered global confusion and controversy. It claimed French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German politician Friedrich Merz were at a cocaine-fuelled party in Ukraine. Thus, sparking the “cocaine scandal.” But here’s what really happened. The Viral “Cocaine Scandal” Video from Kyiv The three leaders











