South Sudan sets registration deadline for political parties that will take part in the 2026 elections
Since signing the 2015 peace deal, South Sudan has postponed elections at least three times to resolve the ongoing conflict.
‘Holy democracy’: How Voodoo or Manjunju drove ex-Benin bloodhound Mathieu Kérékou out of power after traditionalists warned he risked becoming zombie
Voodooists are believed to have retaliated against Presidents Matheu Kérékou, who grew terrified of being zombified by a curse. He recruited a Malian marabout nicknamed the Devil and experimented with other religions in search of spiritual strength, according to devotees.
Rival political formations in Somalia trade fire in Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government demos
Gunfire subsided on Thursday afternoon following mediation efforts led by the director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency, who visited the area and held talks with former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. The discussions reportedly led to an agreement to halt the fighting.
President Trump says US and Iran are discussing how to jointly dig out Iran’s nuclear material
Despite recent strikes in the region, he said that the US-Iran ceasefire taking effect in early April remains in place, suggesting that it is possible an interim deal could be reached “over the weekend” as the ongoing talks are advancing.
Political aspirant demands apology, $386,250 from misogynist rival who publicly ridiculed her as ‘uncircumcised’ and ‘unfit’ to lead
The letter further alleges that Tonny Kipkurui, who is said to be a senior employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority in Mombasa and an aspiring Member of Parliament, has engaged in a sustained campaign aimed at undermining Chelel’s political ambitions.
Electric motorcycle firm cashes in on punitive fuel prices to rollout 10,000 electric bikes in Kenya
Powerhive Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hornor said the partnership brings together the firm’s experience in energy infrastructure and Kibo Africa’s presence in the motorcycle market.
TVET student at Chanzeywe College in Vihiga County invents solar-assisted waste oil stove
Despite these challenges, he expressed optimism that the technology can be improved and scaled for wider use. He proposed the establishment of community workshops where youth can fabricate the jikos using scrap metal, while garages supply waste oil as raw material.
Ghost stadiums: Sports Kenya director Gabriel Komora back in court to over financial fiddling petition allegations
The case, which names Gabriel Komora as the first respondent, has also drawn in key state agencies – including the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, and the Assets Recovery Agency – as interested parties to underline the broader public interest dimensions of the dispute.
Fintech firm launches Kenya’s first large-scale fuel credit line for fleet operators and logistics companies
According to Tabb, the initiative is designed to replace the informal credit arrangements that had long dominated the transport and logistics sector, providing a structured financing solution that enables businesses to maintain operations without straining cash flow.
Senator bemoans death of ‘serious journalism’ in US as medic links 2024 cancer diagnoses of King Charles III and Princess Catherine to Covid-19 vaccine
Repeated Covid-19 vaccination caused what’s called immunoglobulin class switching, where the immune system switches from a mode of fighting cancer cells to tolerating cancer cells.
But most scientists didn’t look further into the plausible mechanisms by which repeated Covid-19 vaccination might be influencing cancer.
