Dancing in the street: Kenyan capital emerges as content creation hub
Leveraging technology, young Kenyans are tapping into social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to stay ahead. On Sundays, groups of young people can be seen gathering with cameras, dancing in coordinated moves before uploading their content to these platforms
Putin praises Russia’s soldiers in New Year’s address
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to project confidence and strength amid domestic concerns and the war in Ukraine in his New Year’s address to the nation Tuesday
Kenya: Ruto admits security abuses amid kidnapping outrage
"That said, it is crucial to remember that every freedom has its limits, and public safety and order must always supersede the desire for unchecked liberty,"
Generation Beta ushers in a new era as 2025 begins
This marks the seventh generation since the term "generation" began to be used in 1901, with the rise of the Greatest Generation.
Panama celebrates 25th anniversary of canal transfer
The United States relinquished control of the waterway to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, honoring a treaty signed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter
23 Congolese soldiers face death penalty or prison for alleged desertion or crimes
The soldiers were brought before a military court in Butembo territory in North Kivu province, according to army spokesman Lt. Col. MaK Hazukay. Security forces have been fighting more than 120 rebel groups in the mineral-rich region for years.
New Year: Festivities across Africa to welcome 2025
As fireworks lit up the skies and celebrations rang out across Africa, millions ushered in 2025 with mixed emotions—reflecting on the challenges of the past year while expressing hope for a brighter future.
Cameroon’s Biya hints at another bid for presidency
At almost 92 years old, 40 of which he has spent at the helm of his country, Paul Biya remains the sole candidate of the ruling Cameroon Peoples Democratic Movement according to the party's constitution
Sudan’s leader rules out pre-war reconciliation with RSF, calls for civilian protection
Speaking on the country's 69th independence anniversary, al-Burhan called the RSF "murderers and criminals" and ruled out any reintegration of the group into Sudanese society.
South Korea probes boeing Aircraft after crash kills 179
“The essence of a responsible response would be renovating the aviation safety systems on the whole to prevent recurrences of similar incidents and building a safer Republic of South Korea,”