Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant categorically stated that Israel has “no intention” of evacuating Palestinian civilians to Egypt as part of its planned assault on Rafah in a press briefing on Friday, . Gallant emphasized the significance of the peace agreement with Egypt, highlighting it as a cornerstone of stability in the region. The announcement comes amidst reports suggesting Egypt’s establishment of a buffer zone along its border with Gaza, potentially in anticipation of a scenario where Palestinian refugees seek shelter in Egypt en masse. Discovery of Medications at Nasser Hospital Raises Concerns Israel’s military claimed to have discovered medications bearing…
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President Biden said that there was “no doubt” that President Vladimir V. Putin’s government was behind the death of Aleksei A. Navalny, the outspoken dissident who Russian authorities said had died at a remote Arctic prison on Friday. “Make no mistake: Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death,” Mr. Biden said at a White House news conference, while acknowledging that the United States still did not know details of what happened. “What has happened to Navalny is even more proof of Putin’s brutality. No one should be fooled.” Speaking at the White House, in his first comments following news that one…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has appointed his son-in-law as the head of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), sparking concerns about nepotism. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo is married to Mr Tinubu’s eldest daughter, Folashade. This is the first time President Tinubu has selected a relative for a position in the federal government. Announcing his appointment, the presidency said Mr Ojo had “over a decade of work experience in the housing and hospitality industries”. He is also a former member of the House of Representatives. Also Read: President Tinubu Debunks Capital Relocation Rumors Amid Administrative Changes But there has been a strong reaction on…
Two teenagers were charged over a shooting at a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City that left one person dead and 22 others injured. The two suspects, both aged under 18, are being held on gun and resisting arrest charges, a court statement said. Police earlier said the shooting was the result of an argument and was not connected to terrorism. A third person who was detained after the shooting has been released. A statement from the Jackson County Family Court on Friday said that additional charges were “expected in the future as the investigation by the Kansas City…
Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has achieved a groundbreaking milestone as she becomes the inaugural black head of the Berlin International Film Festival jury, also known as the Berlinale as reported by BBC Africa. The renowned annual film showcase, among the top five global film festivals, has never had a black jury head in its 74-year history. Nyong’o will play a pivotal role in selecting the winning films in the Golden and Silver Bear categories. The lack of diversity in the juries of major international film festivals, including Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Sundance, and Toronto, has been a recurrent criticism. Cannes, the…
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reportedly passed away at the harsh Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, as announced by Russia’s federal penitentiary service. The news, yet to be officially confirmed, has sparked global concern and calls for a thorough investigation. Navalny’s press secretary, Kira Yarmysh, expressed her inability to confirm his death on the X social media platform. She revealed that Navalny’s lawyer is en route to the prison site for verification. Alexey Navalny: A Defiant Voice Silenced Born on June 4, 1976, in Butyn, Alexei Navalny was not only a lawyer but also…
Dr. Isaac Mwaura, the Government Spokesperson, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving a 100 percent transition of learners from primary to post-primary levels in a recent announcement. Out of the 1,406,557 pupils who took the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) last year, 58,429 are yet to enroll in Form One. During a press briefing at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Dr. Mwaura emphasized that the current enrollment in Form One corresponds to a 96 percent transition rate. To ensure that all remaining 2023 KCPE candidates are accounted for, the government has mobilized National Government Administrative…
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, all under military leadership, dealt a blow to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by announcing their withdrawal from the regional bloc in a significant development on January 28. This move, emblematic of a broader trend across the continent, underscores the challenges faced by regional bodies in addressing complex security and economic issues. The three junta-led nations opted to leave ECOWAS after facing suspension and sanctions from the bloc, which aimed to pressure the military rulers into restoring power to democratically elected leaders. Following this announcement, the Nigerian foreign ministry expressed disapproval of…
In the recent struggle for dominance in Sudan, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) heavily depended on illicit gold trade and established connections with Russia’s Wagner Group, now operating under the name Africa Corps, as revealed by a United Nations analysis. The RSF strategically utilized intricate financial networks both prior to and during the conflict to secure weapons, cover salaries, finance media campaigns, engage in lobbying efforts, and garner support from various political and armed factions, according to U.N. experts. Sudan’s gold, smuggled through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), played a pivotal role in the RSF’s collaboration with Wagner, becoming…
In late 2023, Burkina Faso’s military faced criticism and calls for restraint over the use of drones, with reports suggesting heavy civilian casualties. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that over a four-month period, more than 60 civilians were killed and many more injured in drone strikes by the Burkinabe military. The military, led by Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, claimed the strikes targeted terrorists associated with the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) extremist group. The incidents included a drone strike in early August on a market in the southwestern village of Bouro, where JNIM members on motorcycles were targeted. Despite government reports…
Kenya was forced to offer a double-digit interest rate on new government bond on Monday so it could to push back until 2031 a $2 billion payment crunch that had been looming in June. The sale of the $1.5 billion, seven year bond concluded a frantic debt liability exercise but came at a price, with investors getting a 10.375 percent yield. That compared to the 6.875 percent on the bonds they were replacing and was by some margin the highest rate offered at any sovereign debt sale so far this year. The banks running the book said the juicy interest…
The government has called a meeting with learning institutions across the country following an increase of insecurity in and around universities in Kenya. In a letter sent to all security managers of universities and tertiary institutions, Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) CEO Fazul Mahamed requested that they (public and private) attend a meeting to ensure that they are safe and secure. “In view of the foregoing, the government has commenced mandatory nationwide security vetting, training and licensing of all in-house security officers employed by institutions of higher learning, contracted private security officers and all officers offering security services, be they…
Police say preliminary findings show marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum died as a result of a traffic accident. This comes amid questions over what really transpired on Sunday night prior to the accident in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet. Police said a review of the accident scene and the Toyota Premio vehicle involved in the accident that was towed to Kaptagat Police Station, showed that the front part was intact and the airbags did not deploy. Keiyo South OCPD Abdullahi Dahir said a review had shown the sensor of the airbag normally is at the front, and if there was no impact…
Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé, 25, and his camp are unconvinced by Real Madrid’s latest offer to the France international, who can move on a free transfer this summer, as it is lower than a previous proposal from May 2022. (Athletic – subscription required) Tottenham are confident manager Ange Postecoglou, 58, will stay at the club despite potential interest from Liverpool as the Reds look to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer. (Telegraph – subscription required) West Ham have delayed contract talks with manager David Moyes, 60, as the club focuses on ending a seven-game winless streak in all competitions. (Mail) Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 29, is a…
South Africa will send 2,900 troops as part of its contribution to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) force deployed to tackle armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the president’s office said in a statement on Monday February 12. The one-year deployment will cover the period between December 15. 2023 and Dec. 15, 2024, and will cost around 2 billion rand ($105.75 million), the statement said. The 16-member state SADC approved the eastern DRC mission in May last year to help the Central African nation, the world’s top supplier of cobalt and Africa’s top copper producer, address instability and…