South Africa marks Mandela Month against backdrop of black-on-black violence that targets African immigrants
South Africans have been called on to devote their time to helping build a better South Africa as the country commemorates Mandela Month in July and prepares to mark Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18. Nelson Mandela International Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009,...
Kenya: No let up for Ruto and UDA government as human rights activists notify police of planned Saba Saba demons, petition to parliament
According to the notice dated July 5, 2026, participants will assemble at Jeevanjee Gardens from 8:00am before commencing a peaceful procession at 9:00am through Nairobi’s CBD to Parliament Buildings, where a petition will be presented to the speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate.
Media censured by ruling UDA for relentlessly pinpointing President Ruto’s chronic lying, disregard for court orders and systemic corruption
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero said the media has a constitutional responsibility not only to inform the public but also to educate citizens and promote national cohesion through factual and balanced reporting.
President Trump arm-twisting Iranians to buy, eat American food as part of potential ceasefire agreement
Abdolnaser Hemmati, governor of Iran’s central bank, told the Iranian news agency Tasnim that “there is no obligation to buy agricultural inputs from the US.”
High prospects of Kenya’s economy becoming minerals-driven jolts state into mining laws reforms
The proposed legislative reforms include the Explosives Bill (2026) the Minerals, Mining and Beneficiation Policy, the Explosives (Fees) Regulations and the Mine Health, Safety and Environment Regulations.
Senate committee to mediate in Kakamega gold mining standoff as questions arise about how British firm was given nod, other bidders shut out
During the committee’s public hearing at Bushiangala Secondary School in Ikolomani Constituency on Monday, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalawale and Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda led residents in calls for fresh and transparent talks, citing unfairness and demanding mutually beneficial agreement that protects the livelihoods and adequately compensates land owners.
Xenophobia: Landlords kick out foreign tenants as South African cities are shuttered by anti-migrant protests
The campaign group March and March, run by a former radio presenter behind the latest protests, denies encouraging violence and says it cannot be held responsible for spontaneous acts of anger by South Africans towards undocumented migrants.
Terrified Malawians, Zimbabweans flee South Africa following widespread protests against foreign workers
The South African police have deployed hundreds of officers in cities including Johannesburg in Gauteng province and Durban in KwaZulu-Natal province to prepare for potential violence.
Kenya Development Corporation publishes new financing strategies to ease access to credit, support business
KDC Director General Norah Ratemo said the corporation had introduced several measures to address challenges faced by investors and improve customer experience.
Trump administration allows Anthropic to grant access to its most advanced AI model to select US firms and state agencies
The US government has eased the restrictions it imposed on Anthropic’s most advanced AI model, Claude Mythos 5, allowing the company to grant access to more than 100 US organisations, including large corporations and government agencies. In a letter to Anthropic’s co-founder and chief compute officer Tom Brown obtained by...
