‘Gen Z Madagascar’ revolution: President on run after youth inspired bloodless military coup
The protests snowballed into larger dissatisfaction with the government and the leadership of Rajoelina. The demonstrators have brought up a range of issues, including poverty and the cost of living, access to tertiary education, and alleged corruption and embezzlement of public funds by government officials as well as their families and associates.
Sigh of relief to Israeli families as Hamas hands over all living hostages to Israel as Trump declares ‘Gaza war over’
The Israeli military said it had received all hostages confirmed to be alive after their transfer from Gaza by the Red Cross, prompting cheering, hugging and weeping among thousands waiting at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv.
Bodies of competitors who drowned when their boat capsized during East Africa Ocean Festival in Mombasa retrieved
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir called for calm and compassion, calling on the public to allow families space to grieve.
Zimbabwe-bound bus with 91 travellers on board crashes in northern South Africa, kills 42 people
In a statement, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa offered “his deep condolences to the nations of Zimbabwe and Malawi who have lost compatriots.”
Murang’s senator: There’s urgent need for stricter measures to halt deforestation in Kenya
Speaking during a tree-planting drive in Kandara Constituency, spearheaded by Joe Nyutu Foundation, the senator said, continued destruction of forests had contributed to the growing adverse effects of global warming like droughts, floods, heat waves, along with rising sea levels, hence posing as a serious threat to future generations.
How ‘elastic’ appetites feed demand for ng’ang’a – sacred ibis bird – meat in Kisumu beachside hotels
According to Hesbon Okoth, a conservator with Friends of Dunga, a community-based organisation advocating for wetland conservation, the ibis helps control insect populations and acts as a bio-indicator of climate change.
Arrival of migratory birds in Kisumu’s wetlands coincides with World Migratory Bird Day
The group has also partnered with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Nature Kenya to restore degraded swamp areas by planting papyrus, conduct regular bird monitoring, and raise awareness among lakeside communities on the importance of conservation.
How Trump’s family mega-dollar business interests in Qatar kowtowed Netanyahu into signing Israel-Hamas peace deal
Qatar has also played an increasingly critical role in helping the US broker diplomatic deals. In recent years, Qatar played a role in helping Nato and US arrange the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Iran–US prisoner swap, and the release of Ukrainian children from Russia. More recently, it has been a key mediator and drafter of ceasefire plans to end the genocide in Gaza.
Trump to receive hero’s welcome in Israel’s parliament as fragile Gaza ceasefire holds
The US, along with Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, mediated what has been described as a first phase agreement between Israel and Hamas. The next phase of Trump’s plan calls for an international body – a “Board of Peace” led by Trump.
‘No public participation, no mining’, Gem MP warns investor as Siaya County in Lake Victoria Basin braces for gold wealth
Speaking to the press at Ramula after presiding over a church function at the Church of Christ in Africa, the legislator said there was a need for the company to engage the people directly and avoid going through brokers, some of whom are accused of forging signatures to portray an image that the locals were in support of the project.
