Under-siege Russia resorts to jamming Elon Musk’s Starlink systems to repulse Ukrainian drone attacks
Serhii Beskrestnov, an advisor to Ukraine’s defence ministry, said Russia was deploying a jamming system called the Volna Kupol Garant that emits a signal strong enough to destabilise the Starlink connection in an area of about 20 square km (7.7 square miles). He added that about 10 had been detected so far.
‘Taiwan independence’ separatists in trouble with China over threat to split the nation, spokesman warns
The law explicitly stipulates the use of law-based measures to combat illegal acts in the field of ethnic affairs, Chen said, adding that it is based on China’s national conditions, consistent with legal principles, and in line with international practices.
Reprieve for Russian athletes as International Olympic Committee partially lifts ban to take part in international competitions
On May 7, 2026, the IOC EB announced that it no longer recommended any restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes. “For now, we thought that it was really important for athletes to have the possibility of returning to competition,”
‘Rain of bribery’ cited in Ol Kalou by-election as opposition accuses Kenya’s ruling party of using 20,000 LPG cylinders ‘gift’ to sway voter preference
Blue Economy Principal Secretary, Betsy Muthoni Njagi, called on residents to preserve the area’s development record by supporting leaders committed to advancing government development initiatives.
NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump, but the US president says he’s been let down by allies, wants to control Greenland
The deals, estimated to be worth at least $50 billion according to one NATO official, included European countries buying surveillance drones from US company Northrop Grumman and NATO buying planes from Sweden’s Saab.
At 83 years, Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa signs into law raft of amendments that abolish direct presidential election
The changes have drawn criticism from human rights lawyers, civil society groups, opposition politicians and some veterans of Zimbabwe’s 1970s liberation war, who argue that extending presidential terms requires approval through a national referendum.
Use of brute force becomes a ‘norm’ as Kenya, Tanzanian capitals eye witness heavy police deployments to suppress protests
In Tanzania’s commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, police and military personnel were deployed and no protesters were seen. An annual trade fair continued under heavy protection.
Just as he doesn’t know his date of birth, Ugandan President Museveni does not have clear plan for a nation teetering hopelessly on brink of collapse
Corruption remains endemic. Uganda scored just 25 points out of 100 on Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, ranking 148th out of 180 countries. When public resources are siphoned off by elites while the majority struggle for basic sustenance, the legitimacy of the state erodes. The socioeconomic magma chamber builds pressure with every corrupt transaction, every unfilled job vacancy, every empty stomach, and every young woman sold into servitude in the Gulf.
Kenya’s President Ruto tears into ethnic warlords as fears mount he’s filling public offices with kinsmen to fasten grip on power beyond 2032
The domination of public service, police and military by the Kalenjin community is gradually fomenting fears that president is mobilising his community as part of his strategy to stay in power beyond 2032 if he wins next year’s presidential election.
World Cup match-fixing fears emerge after FIFA lifts US player Balogun’s red card suspension following pressure from President Trump
FIFA announced on Sunday that the suspension had been lifted, triggering praise from Trump and outrage from Belgium’s team.
