KILGORIS, KENYA — President William Ruto has praised his Tanzanian son-in-law Isaya for his determination in pursuing his daughter Charlene despite the formidable challenges that come with courting a member of Kenya’s First Family, describing the young man as someone who overcame the obstacles surrounding the President’s family to win
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Senegal President Faye Launches Kiiraay Party After Sonko Split
On Saturday, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye proudly launched his new political party, Kiiraay, after a public rift with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko. Sonko, who leads the Pan-Africanist party Pastef, played a crucial role in Faye's election to the presidency in 2024.Upon taking office, Faye
Nigeria Passport Ranked 90th Globally in Henley Index 2026
In July 2026, Henley & Partners released the latest global passport ranking, positioning Nigeria as the 45th strongest passport in Africa and 90th worldwide. Nigerian passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 44 destinations, although this places Nigeria among the continent’s less powerful passports, sharing 90th place
Kenya Chosen as Launch Pad for Fast Rising African Ecommerce Platform Ivotia
The fast rising African ecommerce platform Ivotia has settled on Kenya as the ideal ground from which to launch its continental brand. The decision came after months of deliberation on whether to introduce Ivotia into Alkebulan through East Africa or South Africa. Kenya ultimately prevailed, owing to its favourable business environment
S. Africa Insists They’re Against Illegal Immigrant, Not Xenophobia,
The leader of the ongoing protests against illegal immigration in South Africa has firmly dismissed accusations of xenophobia, emphasizing that their campaign targets undocumented migrants rather than legally residing foreign nationals.In a recent interview on a local TV station, protest leader Ngizwe Mchunu clarified that the movement has been mischaracterized
Investing in Nature for Africa’s Future
When we discuss infrastructure in Africa, we confidently highlight roads, ports, power grids, and digital networks. Governments allocate budgets, development banks provide funding, and policymakers assess their efficiency and returns. Everyone agrees: meaningful economic growth hinges on strong infrastructure.But there's one crucial type of infrastructure we often neglect: nature.This isn’t
Kenyan Startup Flags Off Sales Agents To Drive MSME Digital Transformation
New Enterprise Platform Targets Thousands of Jobs and Greater Market Access for Kenyan Businesses. Nairobi, Kenya – June 2, 2026 BuyKenya Business Solutions officially launched its operations on Tuesday with the flagging off of fifteen Sales Agents in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to transform how Kenyan businesses
Senegal President Faye Fires PM Sonko Amid Political Crisis
On Friday, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, increasing uncertainty in a nation already facing a debt crisis and ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).A state media statement confirmed the dismissal of all ministers, with the outgoing government responsible for
Uganda Airlines Suspends Kinshasa Flights Over Ebola Concerns
Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to and from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), due to renewed Ebola concerns in the area.In a statement released on the night of May 22, 2026, the airline announced that this decision takes effect immediately and will continue until further notice, as health
Étienne Davignon Dies Before Lumumba Murder Trial
Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat, has passed away before facing trial for the murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. His death was confirmed by the Jacques Delors Institute, where he served on the board.In March, a court ordered Davignon to stand trial for war crimes related to Lumumba’s