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Ethiopia and Eritrea Exchange Accusations of War Amid Rising Tensions
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ethiopia and Eritrea have publicly accused each other of initiating war, further straining their already volatile relationship. The accusations arise as tensions have height…
Wajir Patient Tests Negative for Ebola, Positive for Malaria, Duale Says
A patient in Wajir County, Kenya, who was under observation for a suspected Ebola infection, has tested negative for the virus but has been diagnosed with malaria, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The…
Group of 20 Graduates Rescued After Abduction in Nigeria
A group of 20 graduates has been rescued after being abducted in Nigeria while traveling for a national service programme. The incident occurred earlier this month, drawing significant attention to the ongoing securit…
US Military Plans Public Broadcast of Nidal Hasan’s Execution by Firing Squad
The US military plans to execute former Army Major Nidal Hasan by firing squad on 3 December at Fort Hood, Texas, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth supporting a proposal to allow the public to watch the proceedings…
Russian attack on buses in Kramatorsk, Ukraine kills at least 33 people
A Russian attack on buses in Kramatorsk, a city located in the eastern region of Ukraine's Donetsk, has resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals. Local authorities have reported that the assault, which occurr…
Christa Pike Begins Walking Again After Failed Lethal Injection
Christa Pike, the Tennessee prisoner who survived a failed lethal injection, is beginning to regain mobility as she recovers in hospital, while her lawyers pursue legal action over the execution attempt.More than a we…
Russian missile strike kills 19, including five children, in northern Ukraine
A devastating missile strike in northern Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including five children, as families slept in their homes. The attack destroyed 30 flats in a residential block, highlight…
Tragedy Strikes Nigeria as Military Plane Crash Claims 25 Lives
Nigeria is in mourning following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of 25 individuals when a military plane crashed into a swamp. The crash occurred in the country, drawing national attention and concern ove…
At least 20 killed as Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine
At least 20 people have been killed following a large-scale attack by Russia on Ukraine, which occurred overnight. The assault involved a significant deployment of military assets, including 130 drones, 48 cruise miss…
Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack
A ship has sunk in the Black Sea following a drone attack near Bulgaria, with reports indicating that the crew is currently missing. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region, a…
Bombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say
Nigerian authorities have reported that explosive devices are obstructing efforts to rescue 19 young individuals who were abducted in the northern region of the country. The presence of these bombs has significantly h…
Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region Raises Fears of Regional War
The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region has intensified, raising concerns of a wider regional war in the Horn of Africa. The ongoing hostilities between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels have drawn atte…
Ethiopian Federal Forces Regain Control of Tigray Regional Capital Amid Regional Tensions
Ethiopian federal forces have successfully regained control over the regional capital of Tigray, a significant development in the ongoing conflict that has plagued northern Ethiopia. Local sources confirmed on Sunday…
Ethiopia and Eritrea Cut Diplomatic Ties as Northern Conflict Escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties as hostilities intensify in Ethiopia's northern region, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The situation has drawn international attention as Et…
Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital
Ethiopia's government forces have successfully retaken the airport in Tigray's capital, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels. The airport, a cru…
Unite or perish, Uhuru tells Opposition leaders
In a significant political development, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders to unify ahead of the next electoral cycle in 2027. Speaking in Kenya, Uhuru emphasized that the outcome of t…
Kericho Annex Prison under scrutiny over death of remand prisoner
Kericho Annex Prison in Kenya has come under intense scrutiny following the death of a remand prisoner, Brenda Chemutai. The incident occurred at approximately 9 a.m., when Chemutai was discovered hanging from a doubl…
Tennessee Prisons Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee’s prisons commissioner, Frank Strada, is resigning after the state’s attempt to execute death-row inmate Christa Pike failed.Governor Bill Lee announced on Saturday that Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee…
El Niño Emergency Simulation Launched in Nairobi
Nairobi City County has embarked on an extensive emergency preparedness exercise named 'Operation Okoa Maisha' as part of efforts to brace for the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Implemented across various age…
Wicknell Chivayo: The Extraordinary Rise of Zimbabwe’s Controversial Businessman
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has died in a helicopter crash, ending the life of one of the country’s most prominent and controversial entrepreneurs.Chivayo died on September 30 when the helicopter carrying…