Libya's Prime Minister says the army chief died in a plane crash in Turkey.Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others flew on a Falcon 50 jet from Ankara on Tuesday night.Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on X that the jet lost signal at 20:52 local time. That was
Africa
Natembeya Calls for Tiriki Ritual Torch Burial for Cyrus Jirongo
Gachagua to Expand DCP Party Among Kenyan Diaspora in 2026
Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, plans to grow his party, Democracy for the Citizens (DCP), for Kenyans abroad in 2026.On Saturday, December 20, 2025, he shared plans to visit other continents next year. He aims to meet diaspora communities and set up satellite offices.Gachagua spoke at a gathering with Kenyans
Uhuru Kenyatta Urges African Youth to Lead Now
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta urged young Africans to take leadership roles right now. He warned that waiting for power later could mean missing their chance.He spoke Thursday at the IGAD Leadership Academy Annual Alumni Conference. The event took place at Windsor Hotel in Nairobi. Uhuru told the group the idea
UN Peacekeepers Killed in Drone Attack in Sudan’s Kordofan Region
A drone attack struck a United Nations peacekeeping support facility in conflict-affected Sudan, resulting in the deaths of six peacekeepers, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.Additionally, eight other peacekeepers sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Kadugli, a city located in the central Kordofan
Drone Strike on Sudan Kindergarten Kills 50 Amid Escalating Conflict
A drone strike in Kalogi, located in Sudan's South Kordofan region, reportedly hit a kindergarten, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 individuals, including 33 children.The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in conflict with the Sudanese army, were accused of carrying out this Thursday attack by
Rwanda Genocide Fugitive Fulgence Kayishema Arrested in South Africa
A man considered one of the most sought-after individuals linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide has been apprehended in Paarl, South Africa, after evading capture for decades.Fulgence Kayishema is accused of organizing the massacre of over 2,000 Tutsi refugees—comprising women, men, children, and the elderly—at Nyange Catholic Church during
US Issues Travel Warning to Tanzania Visitors
The United States government has cautioned its citizens against travelling to Tanzania following rising concerns over planned anti-government demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday, December 9. In a statement released on Monday, December 1, the US noted that while the protests are officially planned for next week, they could begin as early
UK Tourism Agents Explore Tanzania to Boost European Market Appeal
Tourism agents from the UK are currently visiting Tanzania's famous national parks, wildlife areas, and picturesque landscapes in order to advertise the country's distinctive tourist sites, examine investment options, and increase its profile in European tourism.Tanzania's Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ashatu Kijaji, informed tourists that the country
Guinea-Bissau’s Deposed President Embaló Arrives in Senegal After Military Coup
The deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau has arrived in Senegal after being released by the military forces that overthrew his government this week, according to Senegal's authorities.Following negotiations by the regional West African bloc Ecowas, efforts were made to obtain his transfer amidst heightened tensions in Guinea-Bissau.Senegal's foreign