The Kenyan Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, has come under siege from protesters expressing their anger over the ongoing conflict in the eastern region of the country. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei described the assailants as "marauding protesters" reacting to the violence that has claimed the lives
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Coca-Cola Issues Major Recall Due to High Chlorate Levels
European's Coca-Cola bottling unit announced on Monday a significant recall of various beverages, including Coke and Sprite, after discovering elevated levels of chlorate, which could pose health risks to consumers. The affected products were distributed across several countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Luxembourg, since November,
List of Embassies attacked in Goma, DRC Amidst Escalating Violence
Tensions erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as protesters in the capital, Kinshasa, launched attacks on foreign embassies and a U.N. compound in response to the recent takeover of Goma by M23 rebels, who are reportedly backed by Rwanda. The violent outbursts reflect growing anger at perceived foreign
M23 Rebels Seize Control of Goma, Sparking Humanitarian Crisis and Regional Tensions
The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has plunged deeper into chaos as the M23 rebel group announced its capture of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, following intense clashes with Congolese government forces. The takeover, confirmed on January 27, 2025, has triggered widespread displacement, civilian casualties, and fears
APRM Clashes with Moody’s Over Kenya’s Positive Credit Rating, Calls It “Irresponsible”
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), a specialized agency of the African Union tasked with promoting good governance across member states, has strongly criticized Moody’s recent decision to upgrade Kenya’s credit rating from negative to positive. The agency described the move as “irresponsible,” arguing that it could harm Africa’s economy
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Praises Kenya’s Leadership in Regional and Global Peace Efforts
During a recent high-level diplomatic engagement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Kenyan President William Ruto, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties between the United States and Kenya. The discussion highlighted Kenya’s pivotal role in addressing global and regional security challenges, particularly its leadership in the
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Condemns M23 Assault on Goma, Reaffirms Support for DRC Sovereignty
In a significant diplomatic engagement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and addressing the ongoing security crisis in the eastern DRC. The call, described as an introductory conversation, underscored the United States’ commitment to
US tech firms shares drop as Chinese AI “DeepSeek” gains popularity
Shares in leading US technology companies, including AI chip-maker Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta, experienced a significant decline on Monday following the rapid rise of a low-cost chatbot developed by Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek. The DeepSeek app, launched just last week, has quickly become the most downloaded free app in
Trump suspends tariffs on Colombia after deportation agreement
The White House announced late Sunday that US President Donald Trump has decided not to proceed with planned tariffs and certain sanctions against Colombia. This decision follows an agreement by the South American nation to accept deported migrants from the United States, including those transported on US military aircraft. In a
Transforming Education workshop paves way for Africa’s Renaissance
The Global Peace Foundation Kenya, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Crawford International School, Sunrise Virtual School, Oracle Kenya, Family Peace Association, and UNICAF Kenya, recently hosted the 3rd Transforming Education in the Global South Workshop. Held under the theme "Transforming Education: Cultivating Lifelong Character and Holistic Growth," the