Wayne Lumbasi The United States government has announced a new $8 million funding package to dramatically upgrade forensic capabilities across the Caribbean, targeting a massive backlog in criminal cases and a rising tide of synthetic drug trafficking. The major security assistance package was unveiled at the second Caribbean Regional Forensic Leadership Summit in St. Lucia. […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Israel is reacting with profound concern to reports of a looming, limited diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that the proposed framework leaves Iran’s core nuclear architecture intact while severely tying Israel’s hands. The emerging deal, structured as a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at pausing active regional hostilities, is being […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa’s image as a leading voice for African unity has suffered a major diplomatic embarrassment after African ambassadors and high commissioners collectively boycotted the country’s official Africa Day celebrations in the North West province. The empty seats at an event meant to symbolize continental solidarity sent a powerful political message: many African […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The government of Somalia has strongly condemned plans by Somaliland to open an “embassy” in Jerusalem following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. In a sharply worded statement issued this week, Somalia’s federal government described the move as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, insisting that Somaliland remains […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United Kingdom has announced a major emergency funding package worth up to $26.9 million (£20 million) to help contain the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as fears intensify that the crisis could evolve into another large-scale regional health emergency. The outbreak, centered largely in eastern Congo’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Mohamed Salah is expected to captain Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being included in the country’s preliminary 27-man squad ahead of the tournament scheduled for June and July 2026. The 33-year-old forward, who is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the current season after nearly a decade at […]
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Wayne Lumbasi The Government of Ghana has launched a comprehensive emergency relief and financial reintegration package for its nationals being evacuated from South Africa, following a volatile wave of anti-immigrant protests and xenophobic hostilities. The announcement, delivered by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on Wednesday, confirms that the state-funded repatriation exercise is […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenyan researcher Professor F. George Njoroge has earned international recognition after winning a prestigious Sh446 million ($3.4 million) cancer research award alongside United Kingdom scientist Professor Robert Bristow for groundbreaking work aimed at improving the early detection of oesophageal cancer in Kenya. The award, presented through the Greater Manchester Cancer Awards 2026, recognizes […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Rwanda has signed agreements on civil nuclear cooperation with the United States and U.S. nuclear technology firm Holtec International as the country explores the possibility of deploying small nuclear reactors to strengthen its electricity supply and support economic growth. The agreements were signed in Kigali during the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A leadership event involving the Somali community in South Africa has triggered renewed xenophobic tensions as anti-immigration groups intensify calls for foreign nationals to leave the country by June 30. The controversy followed the inauguration of Mostapha Shirwac as chairperson of the Somali Community in South Africa during a gathering held at a […]
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