The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that Nigeria has become the first nation in the world to implement the “revolutionary” new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis. One of Africa’s hotspots for the fatal illness is Nigeria. The WHO reports that 26 African nations considered to be meningitis hyperendemic saw a 50% increase in yearly cases last…
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In an effort to stabilise Egypt’s economy, the EU said on Friday, April 12, that it will provide the country with a short-term financial aid loan of just over $1 billion. The statement stated that the amount is a portion of a larger credit package totaling 5 billion euros. The operation’s second component, which has…
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Former Riruta Ward MCA Samuel Ndungu Njoroge sentenced to 30-Years in prisons after found guilty of killing his ex-wife Lucy Njambi alongside two other suspects who were involved in the murder case. Judge Joel Ngugi of the Kiambu High Court handed down a sentence to Njoroge and his co-accused, Joyce Njambi Mungai and Wilson Mwangi…
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The KEL Chemicals Factory in Thika town was closed by the Kenyan government on the grounds that it produced fake fertiliser. The company’s licencing has also been revoked, according to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, until the conclusion of the inquiries into the supply of counterfeit fertiliser to farmers. Authorities deemed the factory’s grounds to…
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O.J. Simpson, former football star and actor who was cleared of all charges during a nationally watched trial, has passed away at the age of 76. Simpson’s lawyer verified the news to TMZ on Wednesday, and his family confirmed it through his official X account. Simpson passed away on Wednesday from prostate cancer. Although Simpson…
Seven suspects in Bomet gang-rape incident caught on video that went viral were arrested. Police in Bomet have arrested seven suspects behind a gang rape incident caught on video and shared on social media platforms. According to Bomet County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa, the seven were flushed out of their hideouts in Olbutyo area in…
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Two Men suspected of recruiting youths in Mombasa into Al Shabaab detained. The suspects appeared in court for allegedly attempting to recruit youth into Al-Shabaab and ISIS terror groups. A Mombasa court granted the state more time to conclude investigations as the two will be detained for an additional 21 days. The suspects, Yusuf Mrafi…
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Maliana official on Wednesday issued a decree banning political activities amid calls on the ruling army junta to organize elections. Goverment spokesman made the news on Wednesday night on state television. According to Abdoulaye Maiga, the purpose of the political activity prohibition is to uphold public order. Political party threats to public order were not…
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The National Anti-Terrorism Committee announced on Thursday (Apr. 11) that two suspected terrorists had been killed in a counterterrorism operation in Nalchik, the capital city of Russia’s North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria The committee said , the suspects opened fire on Federal Security Service (FSB) special personnel after being blockaded on the outskirts of Nalchik….
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South Africa former president Jacob Zuma, Wins Court Battle to Stand in South Africa’s Election. Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction. It argued the constitution prevented people from holding public office if convicted of a crime and to more than 12 months in prison. Mr Zuma, 81, has…
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