Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A shocking wave of violence over the weekend has left nearly 200 people dead, reportedly targeting voodoo practitioners in a massacre described by the government as an act of "unbearable cruelty." The killings were allegedly orchestrated by a powerful gang leader, who believed that followers of the
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Outstanding Young Person in Kenya receives Diana Award in memory of Princess of Wales
A Young person from Kenya was honored with the Diana Award for going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change. Samuel mburu kairu, aged 22 , from kenya has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award. Established
More Kenyans evacuated from Lebanon
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has confirmed another batch of Kenyans has been evacuated from Lebanon.In a statement on Saturday, the department said 39 Kenyans have successfully been evacuated from the middle eastern country currently facing bombardment from Israel.“The multi-agency team led by Margaret Wamoto that is assisting in
Dollar firms as Asian stock traders ponder US rates
Asian stocks eased near two-and-half-year highs on Tuesday and the U.S. dollar firmed following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Jerome Powell's comments influenced bets of big interest rate cuts, while Mid-East tension kept risk sentiment in check. Oil prices were steady and gold traded just below a record high
China-Africa 10-point partnership action plan
President Xi Jinping of China has announced a 10-point partnership action plan for Africa for the next three years.These include the modernisation of industrialisation, agriculture, trade, investment, training, and infrastructure.Others are access for Africa’s goods to the Chinese market, 30 infrastructure connectivity projects and development cooperation comprising 1,000 livelihood projects.“In
Ruto asks China to support financial reforms
President Ruto called on China to support financial reforms, by cooperating with African countries by helping them access concessional funding for development.The President asked China to rally various stakeholders to double their contribution to multilateral development banks such as the International Development Association of the World Bank that offer developing
Biden threatens Netanyahu of withdrawal of support
US President Joe Biden has fired a warning shot at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, threatening to withdraw any support. The warning is on a condition that should the latter continue with his indiscriminate bombardment of Iran, the American leader would have no option but to withdraw any manner of
Invest in Africa’s renewable energy, Ruto to investors
President William Ruto has raised concerns over the underfunding of Africa’s renewable energy development, asking investors to pump in money.He said though it was encouraging that 2023 recorded the largest increase in renewable energy capacity, with the addition of about 500 gigawatts globally and new investments worth $600 billion, Africa
Kenya and Korea sign bilateral ties on technology
Kenya and Korea have signed a $485 million (KSh63 billion) concessional development funding on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Summit.This includes $238 million (KSh30 billion) for the implementation of the Konza Digital Media City Project.President William Ruto said the project will boost the country’s digital ecosystem, a key government initiative
Earthquake hits Taiwan, 1 dead as scores injured
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years. One person is reported to have died and scores injured.The tremor later sparked a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted. Taiwan's fire department reported one