Reparations: Critics say King Charles coronation is relic of humiliation and slavery by the British empire
Herman Manyora, a political analyst and journalism professor at the University of Nairobi, said memories of Britain’s harsh response to the Mau Mau rebellion in the 1950s are still raw.
Many Kenyans will not watch the coronation “because of the torture during colonialism, because of the oppression, because of detentions, because of killings, because of the alienation of our land,” Manyora said.
Why King Charles III coronation ceremony has changed little for a thousand years and still happens at London’s Westminster Abbey
Sitting on the historic Coronation Chair, known as St Edward’s chair and containing the Stone of Destiny, he will be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, with holy oil consecrated in Jerusalem.
Trump braces for new round of rape charges as he prepares for Republican presidential ticket
Given a chance to rebut Carroll’s accusations on the witness stand, Trump declined to make an appearance, instead traveling overseas. He told reporters in Ireland that he may still testify in person, although his attorney said in court that he will not and that they will not present other witnesses
How Qatar’s outspoken World Cup guards from Kenya were jailed, deported and blacklisted for demanding wages
Qatar’s international media office confirmed that approximately 200 employees of Stark Security, which hired Maganga, were involved in a protest in January. It also said Qatar does not “arrest or deport workers for seeking to resolve their employment disputes”.
President Biden won’t attend King Charles III coronation, but he’s represented by First Lady Jill Biden
President Biden has received some criticism for skipping the coronation, but the White House has cited precedent for his decision. Dwight Eisenhower, who was president in 1953, did not attend Elizabeth’s coronation. First ladies often stand in for presidents when they can’t be present.
Kremlin drone incident gives Putin and Russia reason to be more ruthless in war against Ukraine
Coming in the run-up to its annual May 9 World War Two victory parade on Moscow’s Red Square – a sacred event for many Russians – and at a time when Russia is reported by the West to be racking up further heavy casualties with scant territorial gain in Ukraine, some Kremlin watchers believe its spin doctors may be hoping for a rally-around-the-flag effect.
Former Zimbabwe president’s daughter in noisy, messy divorce tussle with husband over ex-first family’s massive wealth
The variety and value of the assets listed in the counterclaim is likely to upset many Zimbabweans, as the country struggles with entrenched poverty, chronic power cuts and extreme inflation. On the list are 21 farms and more than 25 residential properties in upmarket Harare suburbs, including one valued at $40 million, and an $8 million Dubai mansion.
