International

By: SPUTNIK In May 2023, in the wake of heavy rains and floods in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe received a fleet of 18 Russian-made helicopters for disaster management and air ambulances. In the same spirit of cooperation, this Thursday, Russia, with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Harare, …

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged for immediate dialogue between the government and the media to address national issues of public interest while safeguarding their respective independence. In a statement, MCK CEO David Omwoyo emphasized the necessity for the government and media editors to collaborate in promoting national …

The Ford Foundation has denied allegations of funding anti-government protests in Kenya. The U.S.-based philanthropic organization clarified its stance following concerns raised by the Kenyan government regarding its financial support to various non-state entities in the country. These entities, including Africa Uncensored Limited, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and Transparency …

The US Embassy in Kenya has issued a security advisory to American citizens, urging them to avoid areas where protests are occurring due to safety concerns. The embassy highlighted that protests are expected, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in city centers and main streets. They advised Americans to stay informed …

Burkina Faso has become the latest country in Africa to outlaw same-sex marriage. During a cabinet meeting, the military-led government approved a law banning same-sex marriages and similar practices. The Minister of Law of Burkina Faso Edasso Rodrigue Bayala has said that the new law recognizes traditional and religious marriages …

A manhunt has been launched after two boxes containing human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England. Police were called after a man carrying suitcases was seen acting suspiciously on the bridge just before midnight on Wednesday. Officers arrived less than ten minutes later and the …

316 Kenyans have died while working in Gulf States since 2002, according to Musalia Mudavadi, the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. He disclosed this during his Senate appearance, noting that the deaths occurred across six of the eight Gulf states. The highest number of fatalities were recorded in …

By: BBC The White House has fought back against questions about Joe Biden’s mental fitness, with the US president telling anxious fellow Democrats it is time to end the criticism, and daring doubters in the party to challenge him. In a tense news conference, the president’s spokeswoman rejected suggestions that …

The number of people who have died in a series of deadly blasts in Nigeria thought to have been carried out by female suicide bombers has risen to more than 30, the vice-president says. Kashim Shetim visited the hospital treating the wounded in Borno State capital Maiduguri on Monday and …

By: KBC More funding is required to control communicable diseases particularly in Africa and other developing countries which host refugees. Dr Santino Severoni, Director of World Health Organization’s (WHO) Department of Health and Migration, is calling on the international community to channel more resources to such countries that are facing …