Thousands of people are fleeing the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip as Israel deepens its offensive in southern Gaza. “The situation is scary, with all the shelling – the children are scared. We have no place left to stay,” said Yasmin Yasen, one of many exhausted displaced people. Israel’s military said Wednesday…
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A nine-member council in charge of overseeing Haiti’s political transition has named politician Garry Conille as the Caribbean nation’s next prime minister. Tuesday’s decision comes amid a period of turmoil for the country, which has seen gangs seize control over much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille is a familiar face in the role of prime…
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The body of Kenyan climber Cheruiyot Kirui, who died while attempting to summit Mt. Everest without oxygen, will remain on the world’s highest mountain, according to his family, putting an end to speculation about whether his remains would be returned home. In a statement to the media on Wednesday, his family said they made the…
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A section of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Kisii County have engaged in a fist fight after an impeachment motion against county administration executive member Alfred Ndemo. The MCAs were recorded engaging in heated brawls disrupting normal operations in the Kisii County Assembly. The ugly scenes inside the chambers compelled the sergeants at…
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Hansi Flick has been appointed as coach by Barcelona on Wednesday on contract valid until June 30, 2026, after Xavi Hernandez was sacked last week. “FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement for the German to become men’s first team football coach until 30 June 2026,” said the club in a statement. “The…
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A power outage scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, is set to impact nine Counties across Kenya, according to the latest announcement from Kenya Power. The blackout, which is planned for maintenance purposes, will affect several areas at different times of the day. “Notice is hereby given under Rule 27 of the Electric Power Rules…
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A man and his girlfriend were arrested and held at Kisumu Central police station in connection with a murder incident after a 22-year-old woman was pushed from the second floor of a storey building at Lolwe estate over a suspected love triangle. According to Kisumu Central Sub-county police boss Peter Mulai says the deceased engaged…
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South Africans began casting their special votes in the 2024 national and provincial elections on Monday, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Masego Sheburi, the IEC’s deputy chief electoral officer, briefed the media in Johannesburg about the special voting process, which is available for those who are infirm, have impaired mobility, or…
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Chelsea are holding talks to make Leicester’s Enzo Maresca their new head coach, according to British media reports. The Italian, who until last year was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at English champions Manchester City, has overseen an immediate return to the Premier League for the Foxes following their relegation 12 months ago. His style of football…
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), leader Eugene Wamalwa called President Ruto’s four-day State visit to the United States ludicrous and accused him of drinking wine and preaching water. According to Wamalwa, who spoke on TV interviews on Sunday, it was inappropriate for President Ruto to hire a private jet in the face of rising…
