‘You are on your own’ is new US defence, foreign policy message as it cuts military presence in Africa
In an interview a year ago, Langley emphasised what US military officials have long called a “whole of government approach” to countering insurgency. Even amid setbacks, he defended the US approach and said force alone couldn’t stabilise weak states and protect US interests against the risk of violence spilling out.
South Sudan peace crumbles as world’s youngest nation prepares for another round of bloody war
Speaking to reporters, civilians in both South Sudan and Ethiopia alleged the national army – currently backed by Ugandan forces – has used incendiary weapons in attacks and described dire conditions in displacement camps.
Police in Kisumu nab crime lords in an operation to stamp out gangs that terrorise traders at Kibuye Market
Police believe the gang has hampered Kisumu County Government’s efforts to manage public amenities at the market, particularly public toilets, adversely affecting maintenance and revenue collection.
Lawyer for convicted narcotics king El Chapo in race for appointment to be federal judge in Mexico
An analysis by the Judicial Electoral Observatory (OEJ), made up of non-profit organisations, has also flagged more than 130 candidates with a high probability of winning in the absence of opposing candidates, and criticised problems in the design of complicated ballots that feature hundreds of names and may confuse voters.
GBV and femicide in Kenya highest in Kisii in Nyanza, where fish- and sand-for-sex is rampant
Dr Tum said fish and sand for sex was also found to be common in Homa Bay and Migori counties where due to poverty, women were forced to give sex for them to be allowed to trade in fish and sand commodities.
Kenyan MP defends Mombasa Port boss against allegations of monstrous financial fiddling
According to the statement, preliminary internal assessments indicate that the documents cited in the media reports were either taken out of context, misinterpreted or selectively presented in a manner intended to mislead the public and tarnish the reputation of the authority.
Uganda is in dire need of environmental pluralism but Museveni’s NRM consumerist regime won’t give in
Building the pluralism of society is a measure of a civilised, accommodative and caring society. We must not boast of success when we have succeeded in oppressing, suppressing and repressing other types and shades of pluralism.
Parliamentary committee on climate change criticises Treasury for slashing budget by half
Kajwang, however, regretted that over the past nine years, the Climate Change Council established under the Act has never been reconstituted due to ongoing litigations. The senator said that Kenyan parliament has benefited from over Ksh100 million ($772,200) from the global green climate fund for capacity building purposes.
A look at ‘Trump’s criminals’ being deported to South Sudan after serving terms US prisons
Deputy director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Madison Sheahan, flanked by Acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, speaks during a news conference at ICE Headquarters, in Washington on May 21, 2025. Credit: AP
African sees last vestiges of colonialism as UK surrenders Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius in a deal that protects key US base
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that base, operated by US forces, is crucial for British counterterrorism and intelligence and is “right at the foundation of our safety and security at home.”
