Dignified and fulfilling work: New report on labour outlook in Africa says continent should position itself as world’s future talent engine
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, Kenya Country Director MasterCard Foundation Hannah Tsadik noted that Africa’s youth population continues to surge, positioning the continent as the world’s future talent engine.
‘Nature’ report shows serial sex paedophile Epstein’s ties with scientists were ‘deeper than previously known
Citing newly released documents from the US Department of Justice, the Nature report revealed that Epstein invested millions of US dollars in science projects and “maintained a list of nearly 30 top scientists”.
Questions asked of Japan’s ‘entertainment-oriented’ election that offered little in addressing economic and livelihood challenges.
Kazuhiko Togo, an international politics scholar and former diplomat, said it remains a cause for concern whether Takaichi, now on firmer political footing, will show due tolerance for different views, especially informed and constructive opinions. After this election, he said, the Takaichi administration will face its true test.
Murdered or drowned? Police in Kisumu grapple with mystery of four boys found dead in abandoned quarry
The four boys aged 15, 12, 10 and 8 were pupils at the nearby Kudho Primary School. Addressing the media in his office on Monday evening, Leparmorijo cautioned against speculation until forensic and post-mortem findings are released.
US entry restrictions create uncertainty for Senegal fans ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on December 16 to restrict entry for nationals of multiple countries, including Senegal, a move that threatened to exclude Senegalese supporters from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
Kenyans mark Spring Festival Gala that featured cultural performances that included dragon and lion dances, Kung Fu and a cappella music
Sino-Kenyan cultural ties, as well as people-to-people exchanges, have thrived under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, she said, adding that in 2025, Kenya and China implemented a series of high-profile cultural exchange programs.
Over 100 delegates meeting in Kenya told food imports bill strains fiscal balances, exposes Africans to external shocks
Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president of Nigeria, revealed that private investors can support African governments to enable small-holding farmers to overcome challenges such as access to affordable credit and agricultural extension services.
More than two million people in Kenya face acute food shortages as drought kills livestock
Four consecutive wet seasons have failed in parts of the Horn of Africa, which juts into the Indian Ocean. The wet season from October to December was one of the driest ever recorded, according to the UN health agency. Because the rains were brief, parts of eastern Kenya were the driest they have been during that season since 1981.
African countries told to back IMO net-zero shipping framework as world readies to cut greenhouse gas emissions
While the framework is transformative for global shipping, its implications for Africa are particularly significant, given that maritime transport underpins the continent’s trade and is central to its industrialisation, energy security, and regional integration ambitions.
Think again: How Tanzania is forcing hapless Burundian refugees to death via repatriation
Most Burundian refugees in Tanzania fled in 2015 when Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza announced he would seek a controversial and potentially unconstitutional third term. It led to massive protests and a violent government and allied militia crackdown.
