Thousands of people joined a nationwide strike on Sunday, demanding urgent action to free the 50 hostages still believed to be in Gaza. The protests were widespread, taking place in several major cities. Demonstrators said they fear that renewed fighting could put the hostages’ lives in even greater danger. Anger and Anxiety Protesters carried signs,…
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The United Nations has warned that starvation and malnutrition levels in Gaza have reached their highest point since the war began. According to UN agencies, worsening food shortages, damaged infrastructure, and restrictions on aid delivery have created a humanitarian emergency affecting millions of people. Starvation at Record Highs The UN reports that families in Gaza…
Doha, August 18, 2025 – A Qatari official confirmed on Sunday that a draft peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and rebel forces has been shared with both sides. Speaking to reporters in Doha, the official said the document represents “a significant step forward” in efforts to resolve the bloody…
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Preparations are in high gear in Kisumu County for the burial of the Kisumu Mamboleo accident victims, set for Saturday, 16th August. The fatal crash, which occurred earlier this month, claimed several lives and left many others injured, sending shockwaves through the community. The accident happened along the busy Mamboleo–Kibos road, a stretch notorious for…
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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has tabled a proposal in Parliament to amend Kenya’s Criminal Procedure Code through the Babu Owino criminal records amendment. The goal is to make it easier for Kenyans with past criminal convictions to access employment opportunities and reintegrate into society. Babu Owino says the current system unfairly punishes individuals long…
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) conflict-ridden Kivu region, more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence received medical treatment in just five months last year, according to a new humanitarian report. The staggering figure emerged as fighting intensified between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels, pushing the already fragile region into deeper crisis. Aid…
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Mediamax Network Limited has announced yet another restructuring, marking its sixth redundancy exercise in just four years. The move comes as the media giant grapples with a tough economic environment, shrinking advertising revenues, and shifting audience habits in an increasingly digital-first world. The company, which operates a diverse portfolio including K24 TV, People Daily, Milele…
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced plans to intensify collaboration with South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to bolster the fight against corruption across the region. The strengthened partnership will focus on joint investigations, capacity building, and intelligence sharing to address the growing threat of cross-border graft and financial crimes. EACC officials noted…
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Uganda’s political stage is heating up ahead of the January 12, 2026 presidential election. The country’s Electoral Commission has confirmed receiving 88 applications from individuals seeking to run for the nation’s top seat—a record number in modern history and a potential sign of growing political competition. The figure includes five women and 32 new male…
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BANGKOK, July 28, 2025 — At least six people, including the gunman, are dead after a shocking mass shooting rocked Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on Monday afternoon. The incident began shortly after 12:38 p.m. local time, when a 61-year-old man entered the bustling food market dressed in black and carrying a…
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