South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to maintain his country’s support for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) despite growing calls to withdraw troops following the deaths of 14 South African soldiers. The soldiers were killed in clashes with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have recently made significant advances in
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Vivo Energy responds to Tanuki Garage’s viral fuel quality claims
Vivo Energy Kenya has issued a statement addressing concerns raised by content creator Tanuki Garage, whose viral video alleged discrepancies in fuel quality at various petrol stations in Nairobi, including Shell V-Power. In the statement released on Sunday, Vivo Energy emphasized that all its fuel imports into Kenya comply with stringent
Babu Owino Reveals how Tanzanian President Suluhu mistreated him
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has publicly criticized Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for what he describes as an unjust three-hour detention at Julius Nyerere International Airport. Owino’s experience has raised eyebrows and sparked concerns over diplomatic relations between Kenya and Tanzania, particularly regarding the treatment of Kenyan representatives
Trump to Cut South Africa Funding Over Mistreatment of “Certain Classes of People”
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after claiming, without providing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa are being treated "very badly." In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced that he would cut off all future U.S. funding to South Africa until
Elon Musk Labels USAID a “Criminal Organization” as Trump Considers Agency’s Future
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), calling it a "criminal organization." The criticism came on Sunday, just as former U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the agency as "run by radical lunatics" and hinted at reconsidering its future. The assault on
DRC urges Arsenal, Bayern Munich to dump “Visit Rwanda”
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, has called on top European football clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to terminate their sponsorship deals with "Visit Rwanda." The appeal comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo, fueled by ongoing violence involving Rwanda-backed M23
Canada Hits Back Trump with Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S Goods
Canada has unveiled retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced comprehensive tariffs set at 25%, impacting approximately 155 billion Canadian dollars (around $106.6 billion or £86 billion) worth of American goods, which include a wide range of products from beer
US conducts airstrikes in Somalia targeting ISIS, Trump claims success
US President Donald Trump has revealed that he authorized precision military airstrikes in Somalia targeting a senior ISIS attack planner and other affiliated terrorists. The operation, carried out earlier today, reportedly resulted in the deaths of "many" ISIS militants who were hiding in caves, according to Trump. "The strikes destroyed the
Tragedy Strikes as Medevac Jet Crashes in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – A Medevac jet tragically crashed in a residential neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, igniting an explosion that startled residents and left many seeking cover in their homes. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance confirmed that its aircraft went down, carrying four crew members, a pediatric patient, and the child’s
Kenya on High Alert for Sudan Ebola Virus Following Outbreak in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has issued a critical public alert in response to the recent outbreak of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in neighboring Uganda. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni announced the government's proactive measures to protect Kenyan citizens, given the porous nature of the Kenya-Uganda border. In a statement