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Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns

By Reuters 9 hours ago

Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns

Amazon accused of race-gender bias in workplace

By AFP 13 hours ago

Amazon accused of race-gender bias in workplace

US downplays possibility of sharing COVID-19 vaccines with Mexico

By Reuters 13 hours ago

US downplays possibility of sharing COVID-19 vaccines with Mexico

Tokyo asks China to end Covid-19 anal swabs for Japanese

By AFP 13 hours ago

Tokyo asks China to end Covid-19 anal swabs for Japanese

Morocco suspends contact, cooperation with German embassy, organizations

Morocco suspends contact, cooperation with German embassy, organizations

Australian police close investigation into alleged rape by cabinet minister

Australian police close investigation into alleged rape by cabinet minister

Kidnappers release schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria's Zamfara state: Zamfara governor

Kidnappers release schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria's Zamfara state: Zamfara governor

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Of upright men and car-driven politics

Of upright men and car-driven politics

Leonard Khafafa 45 seconds ago

Gina Din: 10 principles you need for business success

Gina Din: 10 principles you need for business success

Jacqueline Mahugu 45 seconds ago

Have you set your business goals for 2021?

Have you set your business goals for 2021?

Winnie Makena 45 seconds ago

Purge: Will they go for Ruto?

Purge: Will they go for Ruto?

Roselyne Obala and Jacob Ng’etich 45 seconds ago

Boeing, Australian air force say pilotless, fighter-like jet completed first test flight

World

Boeing, Australian air force say pilotless, fighter-like jet completed first test flight

Boeing said additional Loyal Wingman aircraft are currently under development, with plans for teaming flights scheduled for later this year.

Reuters 14 hours ago

China, US should lift COVID-19 travel bans if herd immunity reached, Chinese epidemiologist says

World

China, US should lift COVID-19 travel bans if herd immunity reached, Chinese epidemiologist says

China and the United States should remove all barriers to travel between the two countries if the United States achieves herd immunity for COVID-19.

Reuters 15 hours ago

Former French president Sarkozy jailed for trying to bribe a judge

Europe

Former French president Sarkozy jailed for trying to bribe a judge

The same sentence was handed down to his co-defendants – lawyer Thierry Herzog and judge Gilbert Azibert

AFP 1 day ago

South Africa to relax Covid-19 restrictions to level one after 'dramatic decline' in cases

Africa

South Africa to relax Covid-19 restrictions to level one after 'dramatic decline' in cases

The easing of measures, due to begin at midnight, will see most economic activity resume as the country moves to rebuild its virus-shattered economy.

AFP 1 day ago

Trump targets disloyal Republicans, repeats election lies and hints at 2024 run

America

Trump targets disloyal Republicans, repeats election lies and hints at 2024 run

Trump repeated lies he has told about his Nov. 3 presidential election loss to Biden.

Reuters 1 day ago

Myanmar's leader to face court after deadly crackdown

Asia

Myanmar's leader to face court after deadly crackdown

Security forces opened fire on unarmed demonstrators in four cities on Sunday, with the UN saying it had credible info that at least 18 people died.

AFP 1 day ago

Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion

Asia

Dozens of leading Hong Kong democrats charged with subversion

Some of these have been denied bail, including media mogul and prominent China critic Jimmy Lai, despite protracted legal appeals.

Reuters 2 days ago

US authorizes J&J's Covid-19 vaccine, making it third available

America

US authorizes J&J's Covid-19 vaccine, making it third available

The J&J vaccine is the third authorized in the United States, following ones from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, both of which require two doses.

Reuters 2 days ago

CHECKPOINT

Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria

Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria

Reuters 9 hours ago

No, Tanzania has not rejected "appointed" Zambian diplomat

No, Tanzania has not rejected "appointed" Zambian diplomat

Judah Ben-Hur 2 days ago

Was Raila Odinga statement on MCAs’ car grant true?

Was Raila Odinga statement on MCAs’ car grant true?

Jael Mboga 8 days ago

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Vaccine passports: Path back to normality or problem in the making?

Reuters 26 days ago

Fact Check: How much do these CEOs really earn?

Fact Check: How much do these CEOs really earn?

Fredrick Obura 1 month ago

Myanmar police crackdown on protests for second day; one dead, several hurt

Myanmar police crackdown on protests for second day; one dead, several hurt

Reuters 2 days ago

World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing

World reacts to US report on Khashoggi killing

Reuters 3 days ago

Syria condemns 'cowardly' US airstrikes on Iran-backed militias

Syria condemns 'cowardly' US airstrikes on Iran-backed militias

Reuters 3 days ago

Russian opposition to mark Kremlin critic Nemtsov's murder amid Navalny clampdown

Russian opposition to mark Kremlin critic Nemtsov's murder amid Navalny clampdown

Reuters 3 days ago

Kidnappers abduct schoolchildren in northwest Nigeria

Kidnappers abduct schoolchildren in northwest Nigeria

Reuters 4 days ago

Hundreds of girls kidnapped in Nigeria after armed gunmen storm secondary school

Hundreds of girls kidnapped in Nigeria after armed gunmen storm secondary school

Mirror 4 days ago

Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX, first in Asia-Pacific region

Australia lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX, first in Asia-Pacific region

Reuters 4 days ago

India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter

India unveils tougher rules for social media such as Facebook, Twitter

Reuters 5 days ago

China denies requiring US diplomats to take anal swab tests

China denies requiring US diplomats to take anal swab tests

Reuters 5 days ago

US report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince: sources

US report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince: sources

Reuters 5 days ago

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

Facebook bans Myanmar military from its platforms with immediate effect

Reuters 5 days ago

Tanzania envoy temporarily deactivates Twitter account after criticism from KoT

Tanzania envoy temporarily deactivates Twitter account after criticism from KoT

Mwangi Maina 6 days ago

First COVID-19 vaccine doses dispatched by COVAX arrive in Ghana

First COVID-19 vaccine doses dispatched by COVAX arrive in Ghana

Reuters 6 days ago

Italy repatriates ambassador and bodyguard killed in Congo

Italy repatriates ambassador and bodyguard killed in Congo

Reuters 6 days ago

China's bid to stop Wuhan COVID-19 spread cut deaths elsewhere from other causes: study

China's bid to stop Wuhan COVID-19 spread cut deaths elsewhere from other causes: study

Reuters 6 days ago

Some Australian states ease curbs on dancing after weeks of no COVID cases

Some Australian states ease curbs on dancing after weeks of no COVID cases

Reuters 6 days ago

South African Uber drivers join global push for worker rights -lawyers

South African Uber drivers join global push for worker rights -lawyers

Reuters 7 days ago

Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath

Trump may soon have to answer rape allegations under oath

Reuters 7 days ago

Ugandan opposition leader drops challenge to election loss

Ugandan opposition leader drops challenge to election loss

AFP 7 days ago

"Like a soap opera": The glamorous life of El Chapo's detained wife

"Like a soap opera": The glamorous life of El Chapo's detained wife

Reuters 7 days ago

Damage to United Boeing 777 engine consistent with metal fatigue: NTSB

Damage to United Boeing 777 engine consistent with metal fatigue: NTSB

Reuters 7 days ago

US arrests wife of Mexico cartel chief El Chapo on drug charges

US arrests wife of Mexico cartel chief El Chapo on drug charges

Reuters 7 days ago

Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to news legislation

Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to news legislation

Reuters 7 days ago

Italy ambassador to DR Congo killed

Italy ambassador to DR Congo killed

AFP 8 days ago

Bobi Wine withdraws election result challenge

Bobi Wine withdraws election result challenge

Reuters 8 days ago

Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills seven people

Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills seven people

Reuters 8 days ago

Ebola death toll hits four in DR Congo as people 'resist' measures

Ebola death toll hits four in DR Congo as people 'resist' measures

AFP 8 days ago

Somalia's Jubbaland region rejects national president's inclusion in election talks

Somalia's Jubbaland region rejects national president's inclusion in election talks

Reuters 8 days ago

Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills 7 people

Nigerian air force passenger plane crash kills 7 people

Reuters 9 days ago

Biden's first month was a 'honeymoon,' but bigger challenges loom ahead

Biden's first month was a 'honeymoon,' but bigger challenges loom ahead

Reuters 9 days ago

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