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Kenyan Nursing Student Dies in U.S., Family Seeks Support for Burial
The Kenyan community in the U.S. is mourning the untimely death of 23-year-old Kevin Omwenga, a nursing student at Oakwood College in Alabama, who passed away suddenly on June 19, 2025.…
Three Kenyan Police Officers Charged with Murder of Blogger Albert Ojwang
Three police officers in Kenya have been formally charged with the murder of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang, whose death in police custody earlier this month has sparked national outrage…
South Korea Appoints First Civilian Defence Minister in Over Six Decades
South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, has named a civilian as defence minister for the first time in more than 60 years, signaling a major shift in the country’s military leadership…
197 Nigerian Troops Deployed to ECOWAS Peace Mission in The Gambia
The Nigerian Armed Forces on Friday deployed 197 troops to The Gambia as part of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), following their completion of intensive pre-deployment…
86-Year-Old Ugandan MP Moses Ali Seeking Re-Election Sparks Health Concerns
A 86-year-old Ugandan lawmaker Moses Ali campaigning for re-election has stirred public concern over his health and fitness for office.
The footage captures the veteran politician, who is…
Cholera, Mpox Surge Push Africa into Dual Health Emergency — Africa CDC Warns
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised the alarm over a growing dual public health crisis on the continent, as cholera and mpox outbreaks escalate…
Kenyan Officer Arrested After Vendor Shot in Face During Protest
A Kenyan police officer has been arrested following public outrage over the shooting of an unarmed street vendor during a protest in Nairobi, the National Police Service (NPS)…
Tuaregs File ICC Complaint Against Mali, Burkina Armies and Russian Allies
Tuareg associations from Mali and Burkina Faso have lodged a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the national armies of both countries and Russian…
Guinea Junta Forms New Election Body Ahead of Constitutional Referendum, 2025 Polls
Guinea’s military-led government has established a new institution to oversee the country’s electoral process, including a constitutional referendum scheduled for…
Niger-Benin Border Standoff Chokes Trade as Security Tensions Persist
Nearly two years after Niger’s military seized power and shut its border with Benin, tensions over sovereignty, security, and French influence have hardened into a prolonged…