Trump denounces Ukrainian President Zelenskiy as ‘dictator’ and warns he risks losing his country
Trump’s outburst followed Zelenskiy’s comments on Tuesday that the US president was parroting Russian disinformation when he asserted that Ukraine “should never have started” the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion three years ago.
At least 430 killed in Sudanese RSF paramilitary attacks in White Nile State, aid agencies say
The war in Sudan has killed more than 24,000 people and driven over 14 million people – about 30 per cent of the population – from their homes, according to the United Nations. An estimated 3.2 million Sudanese have escaped to neighbouring countries.
M23 rebels set eyes on Butembo city after the capture of Goma and Bukavu in eastern Congo
Also on Tuesday, the M23 captured the town of Kamanyola, about 25 kilometres (15 miles) south of Bukavu, after they overcame resistance from the Congolese army in the evening, said Steve Mubalama, a civil society representative in the town.
Uganda president on spot after famished opponent Besigye is denied bail despite Supreme Court ruling
Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, is a prominent opposition figure in Uganda. For years he was the most serious challenger to President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power since 1986, before the recent rise of the opposition figure known as Bobi Wine.
Under fire Kenya president rapped as ‘genocide-washing’ and ‘criminally irresponsible’ for hosting faction in Sudanese war
The African Union in a statement published on Wednesday voiced “deep concern over the continued escalation of the conflict between the two warring parties, particularly the non-stop perpetration of war crimes and crimes against humanity”.
62-year old man in central Kenya handed 10 years in jail for sodomising mentally sick minor
The complainant told the court that the accused took advantage of his disability to commit the heinous act and threatened him not to inform anyone on what transpired. The victim further narrated that he has known the accused person for a long time since he lives near their home and most times he sees him in a shop next to their home.
Pensioners in Kenya, some aged over 100, now receiving dues digitally 50 years after retiring
Kioko Ndolo, who has 15 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren appreciates the government in its responsibility to old pensioners who have been receiving pension for more years than when they had worked in government.
Shape up or ship out: Kenyan journalists warned they must embrace artificial intelligence or be tossed out
In Africa, AI uptake has been slower due to limited access to technology, inadequate training, and regulatory concerns. Nevertheless, some media houses have begun integrating AI for newsroom automation, audience analytics and fact-checking
Kenya’s information ministry expands internet access with establishment of two more digital hubs in rural areas
The high-end hub will include a boardroom, computer laboratories, office spaces and a Huduma Centre unit.
Trump’s rush to Russia’s war in Ukraine has stoked fears in Ukraine, among NATO allies
The talks in Riyadh, the first time the US and Russia have met to discuss the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, yielded agreement to form negotiating teams for future meetings and work to restore the normal functioning of each other’s diplomatic missions, reflecting a thawing of long-frozen relations.
