Dong Jun has been appointed as China’s new defense minister, succeeding Li Shangfu, who was officially removed from the position two months ago. The announcement was made during a Standing Committee meeting of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on Friday. Dong, a former navy commander, takes on the role …

Argentine President Javier Milei has formally communicated his decision to reject an invitation to join the BRICS grouping of major emerging economies by sending letters to BRICS leaders, as announced by the presidency on Friday. The bloc, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, had announced the admission …

Militants suspected to be affiliated with Al-Shabaab carried out an attack on the Quick Response Unit (QRU) Camp of the National Police Service in Mandera County on Friday morning. According to police reports, over 20 heavily-armed militants approached the camp from the northwest, launching their assault within 100 meters of …

South Africa has submitted a case to the International Court of Justice, accusing Israel of genocide during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The application alleges that Israel, in violation of the Genocide Convention, has committed acts and omissions with specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa emphasizes …

Former President Barack Obama showcased his musical taste for the year, sharing a diverse mix of tracks ranging from Afrobeats to Reggaeton on his official Instagram on Friday. Among his favorite songs were “On My Mama” by Victoria Monét, “Crazy Love” by Rita Wilson and Keith Urban, “Water” by Tyla, …

  The Council of Governors (CoG) asserts that there has been no agreement between the State and county governments to facilitate the transfer of the management of early childhood development and education centres (ECDE) to the national government. The Governors’ stance comes in response to Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel …

Homa Bay Combined emerged as the champions of the inaugural Eliud Owalo Super Cup 2023, securing victory in a penalty shootout against Kisumu Combined with a score of 4-2. The final, which took place at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu, ended in a goalless draw during regular time. The …

Football enthusiasts in Busia are calling on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to organize training sessions and refresher courses for club officials and referees involved in holiday tournaments, aiming to elevate the quality of soccer in the region. Expressing their views at Butula Polytechnic during the Engineer Kwena tournament, Christian …

President William Ruto’s performance in 2023 has been assessed at a grade of D plain, according to the most recent opinion poll conducted by the Infotrak research and consulting company. The survey indicates that Ruto received a D plain, with a 47 percent approval rating from Kenyans, while his deputy, …

Kenya’s Treasury has affirmed its commitment to meeting all debt obligations related to the $2 billion Eurobond, which matures in July 2024. The country recently made a payment of $68.7 million (Ksh10.8 billion) in interest, abandoning its initial plan for a $300 million buyback. In a statement, CS National Treasury …