New restrictions on international students bringing family to UK come into force/in /by
The United Kingdom government's recent implementation of rules restricting international students from bringing their families to the country has stirred controversy, exacerbating internal divisions within the ruling party led by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Chad’s Deby appoints opposition leader, Masra, as new PM/in /by
The "Les Transformateurs" party leader has yet to react to his nomination. The announcement made Monday comes after Saleh Kebzabo's government resigned on Dec. 30. One day prior, on Dec. 29, military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno promulgated a new Constitution which was passed in a referendum.
Worshippers honour Afro-Brazilian sea goddess in customary New Year tribute/in /by
Dressed predominantly in white, several worshipers sent their offerings into the sea. Devotees of the sea deity Yemanjá assembled at Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, on Friday to pay homage to the revered Queen of the Sea.
Beatrice Chebet: Kenyan athlete breaks women’s world 5km record in Barcelona/in /by
The 23-year-old sensation crossed the finish line in an impressive 14 minutes and 13 seconds, surpassing Ethiopian Senbere Teferi's women-only record by a remarkable 16 seconds.
Climate change fuels Malaria crisis in Kenya/in /by
The World Health Organization's 2023 malaria report highlights a concerning trend, with an estimated 249 million malaria cases worldwide in 2022 – 16 million more cases than the pre-pandemic level in 2019
Ghana’s Chef Faila Abdul Razak begins GWR cook-a-thon attempt/in /by
The event commenced precisely at midnight on January 1st and has Chef Faila fervently dedicated to an uninterrupted culinary marathon lasting an impressive five days.
New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024/in /by
New Year's Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York's Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world's ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe.
Kenyan Police arrest two suspects in Ugandan athlete murder/in /by
"The two suspects are known criminals who have been terrorising the members of the public… We are in the advanced stage of the investigations and we will possibly be sending them to court tomorrow "
Gaza family struggles for survival amid ongoing conflict/in /by
As the conflict persists, with over 21,800 Palestinians in Gaza reported killed, the al-Masri family's struggle serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for humanitarian aid and a resolution to the ongoing crisis.
DRC: Protests erupt in Goma as opposition challenges election results/in /by
Goma streets ignite in protest as opposition challenges Congo's election. Tshisekedi's 70% win faces scrutiny amid calls for rerun due to logistical issues. Results sent to the constitutional court.