Djibouti enters race for next AU Commission chairperson
Djibouti has nominated its Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, to compete for the AUC chairmanship, introducing a new element to the race.
By Esther Nyambura and Agencies 6 months ago
Djibouti enters race for next AU Commission chairperson
Kenya delays Haiti police deployment
According to Sing'oei Kenya will have to wait for a new or a holding government to work with the deployed forces.
By Fred Kagonye and Agencies 7 months ago
Kenya delays Haiti police deployment
Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns amid security crisis
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid the escalation of violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince, regional leaders say; he held the post since 2021.
By Betty Njeru and Agencies 7 months ago
Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns amid security crisis
Princess Catherine apologises for Mother's Day photo confusion
Princess of Wales, Catherine, has issued an apology for any misunderstanding caused by a Mother's Day photograph she shared, which was later retracted by several news agencies over editing concerns.
By David Njaaga and Agencies 7 months ago
Princess Catherine apologises for Mother's Day photo confusion
Tanzania's Suluhu dissolves National Power Company Board
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu has dissolved the board of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) over frequent power blackouts that have hit the country recently.
By Esther Nyambura and Agencies 9 months ago
Tanzania's Suluhu dissolves National Power Company Board
Kenyan man who tried to hire hitman to kill family member arrested in US
A Kenyan man living in Connecticut, U.S. has been accused of plotting to kill a family member to bring other family members back home.
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 10 months ago
Kenyan man who tried to hire hitman to kill family member arrested in US
Kiptum leads Kenya's top stars at Chicago race
Chepng'etich longs to become the first woman to win the American race three times.
By Jonathan Komen and Agencies 1 year ago
Kiptum leads Kenya's top stars at Chicago race
Flights between Libya, Italy resume after nearly a decade-long ban
Italy and Libya have resumed commercial flights for the first time in nearly a decade, authorities say.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Flights between Libya, Italy resume after nearly a decade-long ban
Quincy Timberlake sentenced to 11 years in prison over son's death
Timberlake pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in the death of his three-year-old son, Sinclair Timberlake who died in 2014.
By Esther Nyambura and Agencies 1 year ago
Quincy Timberlake sentenced to 11 years in prison over son's death
Man charged with murder of Tupac Shakur
Davis recently confessed in an interview and in his book 'Compton Street Legend' to having knowledge of Shakur's murder
By Fred Kagonye and Agencies 1 year ago
Man charged with murder of Tupac Shakur
European court says Rights of Turkish teacher jailed for using a messaging app were violated
Yuksel Yalcinkaya, a Turkish teacher found himself in a predicament which landed him in six years' imprisonment after using ByLock, an encrypted messaging app.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
European court says Rights of Turkish teacher jailed for using a messaging app were violated
Roger Whittaker, artist behind 'my land is Kenya' song dies at 87
Kenyan-born British folk and country singer, Roger Whittaker dies aged 87; he is famous for 'My Land Is Kenya' song and expert whistling.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Roger Whittaker, artist behind 'my land is Kenya' song dies at 87
Libya Floods: What we know so far
Libya floods: More than 5,000 people have died and over 10,000 missing after two dams burst in Derna, authorities say casualties could've been avoided if right warnings were issued.
By Esther Nyambura, Esther Nyambura and Agencies 1 year ago
Libya Floods: What we know so far
Floods kill more than 5000, more than 10,000 reported missing
"When the river overflowed its banks, it just took all the buildings with it, and the families that were in it," he said.
By Fred Kagonye and Agencies 1 year ago
Floods kill more than 5000, more than 10,000 reported missing
China bans government officials from using iPhones
China has reportedly banned its central government agencies officials from using iPhones and other foreign devices.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
China bans government officials from using iPhones
Nigerian court dismisses Peter Obi's case challenging President Tinubu's election
Nigeria's election tribunal dismisses Peter Obi's presidential election petition; says Labour Party leader's case lacked merit.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Nigerian court dismisses Peter Obi's case challenging President Tinubu's election
Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as temporary president
The leader of a coup that ousted Gabon's President Ali Bongo is set to address the nation for the first time on Monday, September 4.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as temporary president
More than 60 people killed in Johannesburg apartment fire, over 40 injured
At least 63 people killed after a fire broke out in a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa, and more than 40 others injured, Emergency Services say.
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
More than 60 people killed in Johannesburg apartment fire, over 40 injured
Paul Kagame threatens to imprison catholic pilgrims who 'worship poverty'
The activity which sees Catholics in Rwanda and others from all over the world travel by foot from one parish takes place on November 28.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Paul Kagame threatens to imprison catholic pilgrims who 'worship poverty'
Paa Kwesi: First Ghanaian wins 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award
Ghanaian television and radio presenter, Paa Kwesi Asare is the winner of this year's BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Paa Kwesi: First Ghanaian wins 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award
Britain's King Charles III set to visit Kenya later in the year
Kenya will be the first Commonwealth country to receive King Charles III later in the year.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Britain's King Charles III set to visit Kenya later in the year
Detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum visited by doctor
Niger's ousted and detained President Mohamed Bazoum was seen by his doctor on Saturday, August 13.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum visited by doctor
Ex-South Africa President Jacob Zuma appears in prison, released hours later
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma granted special remission hours after being sent to Estcourt prison on Friday; he was serving a 15-month sentence
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
Ex-South Africa President Jacob Zuma appears in prison, released hours later
Rwanda imposes night curfew to limit noise pollution
Rwanda has imposed a curfew on all "non-essential services" to reduce what it terms 'noise pollution.'
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
Rwanda imposes night curfew to limit noise pollution
Facts about Niger
Niger's population currently stands at 27,202,843 million.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Facts about Niger
Niger Coup: What we know so far
As of Thursday, August 3, a military junta has taken over power in the West-African nation and is holding democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Niger Coup: What we know so far
Nepotism? Somali sports official suspended for 'favoring' untrained athlete
A Somali sports official has been suspended over nepotism allegations and abuse of power after a video of an untrained Somalian athlete went viral.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Nepotism? Somali sports official suspended for 'favoring' untrained athlete
There is power supply disruptions in parts of Niger, electricity company says
Nigeria cuts electricity supply to Niger; electricity company Nigelec says most cities including Niamey are facing blackouts.
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
There is power supply disruptions in parts of Niger, electricity company says
Sudan extends airspace closure until August 15
Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority extends closure of airspace until Aug. 15, except humanitarian aid and evacuation flights; Khartoum International Airport says
By Winfrey Owino and Agencies 1 year ago
Sudan extends airspace closure until August 15
Ruto condemns Niger Coup as army general declares himself leader
Niger coup: General Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself new leader after guards held captive President Mahamed Bazoum since Wednesday, State TV reports.
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
Ruto condemns Niger Coup as army general declares himself leader
Former Ghanian Minister arrested in Sh142.1 million scandal
A court charge describes the stolen items as Sh142.15 million, (Sh47 million) and other personal items including handbags worth Sh4.9 million.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Former Ghanian Minister arrested in Sh142.1 million scandal
Ex-military cop found guilty of Rwanda genocide sentenced to life
A former Rwandan military policeman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide and crimes against humanity committed in the 1994 Rwanda massacre.
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
Ex-military cop found guilty of Rwanda genocide sentenced to life
32 Ugandan men want children passports cancelled after DNA tests turn negative
At least 32 men demanded the cancellation of their children's passports in Uganda after DNA results proved they are not biological fathers.
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
32 Ugandan men want children passports cancelled after DNA tests turn negative
South Africa's Johann Rupert declared richest man in Africa
Johann Rupert, a South African man, has been named the richest man in Africa with a net worth of $12 billion.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
South Africa's Johann Rupert declared richest man in Africa
Johann Rupert is Africa's richest man
Johann Rupert, a South African, has been named the richest man in Africa with a net worth of $12 billion.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Johann Rupert is Africa's richest man
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking
British-American social media influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking, forming a criminal group to sexually exploit women, prosecutors say.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate charged with rape, human trafficking
Kenya concerned with treatment of African delegation in Poland
A plane carrying South African security personnel and a media team accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ukraine was held up in Poland for more than 24 hours.
By Esther Nyambura and Agencies 1 year ago
Kenya concerned with treatment of African delegation in Poland
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is dead
According to Italian Media, Berlusconi 86, diead at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan where he was undergoing treatment.
By Patrick Vidija and Agencies 1 year ago
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is dead
Yoweri Museveni tests positive for coronavirus
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for Covid-19.
By Sharon Wanga and Agencies 1 year ago
Yoweri Museveni tests positive for coronavirus
Lilian Seenoi-Barr becomes first black person elected into public service in Northern Ireland
A Kenyan woman, Lilian Seenoi-Barr has made history as the first black person to be elected into public service in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
By Ann Veronicah and Agencies 1 year ago
Lilian Seenoi-Barr becomes first black person elected into public service in Northern Ireland
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