Trump hosts Black History Month reception amid racial tensions/in /by
President Donald Trump welcomed guests to the White House for a Black History Month reception on Wednesday, less than two weeks after sparking bipartisan outrage by posting a racist video depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife as primates.
Russia has taken ‘over 1,000’ Kenyans to Ukraine: intelligence report/in /by
More than 1,000 Kenyans have gone to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, most of them tricked into signing military contracts, according to an intelligence report presented to Kenya's parliament.
Kenya: High Court Clears Way for KPC Privatisation After Dismissing Petitions/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has dismissed consolidated petitions that sought to halt the proposed privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC), clearing the way for the government to proceed with the process.
Toxic gas leak at mine in Nigeria kills 37 people/in /by
A toxic gas leak at a mine in north-central Nigeria killed 37 people and led to the hospitalization of 26 others, according to police.
IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review/in /by
The announcement comes despite the country's recent political upheaval and its move away from traditional Western partners.
651 arrested in Africa-wide crackdown on online scam networks/in /by
Police across 16 African countries have arrested more than 650 suspected cybercriminals and recovered over 4.3 million US dollars in a major international crackdown on online scams.
Gabonese opposition and businesses angry about social media ban/in /by
The High Authority for Communication on Tuesday announced a block on access to services saying posts are fuelling conflict and division in the country.
U2 slams Putin, ICE in defiant new EP ‘Days of Ash’/in /by
Irish rock legends U2 have released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade—a politically charged EP taking aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. immigration enforcement, and global human rights abuses.
UN probe finds evidence of genocide in Darfur city of El-Fasher/in /by
A United Nations investigation into the fall of El-Fasher, a key city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, has found that acts committed during its prolonged siege and eventual capture may amount to genocide.
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account/in /by
[Premium Times] President Tinubu said the order is meant to safeguard and enhance oil and gas revenues for the federation, curb wasteful spending, eliminate duplicative structures in the sector and redirect resources for the benefit of the Nigerian people.