At least 60 people have been killed in a drone strike at a displacement shelter in El-Fasher, a besieged Sudanese city on the brink of collapse. The resistance committee for El-Fasher, made up of local citizens and activists, said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit Dar al-Arqam camp. located within a university, with two drone strikes and eight artillery shells. “Children, women and the elderly were killed in cold blood, and many were completely burned,” a statement from the group said, as quoted by AFP news agency. The RSF has surrounded El-Fasher for the last 17 months, in an…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned against attempts by the opposition to force them to engage in premature and useless politics saying it is time wasting and counterproductive. Kindiki said it is not yet time for political battles outlining a busy development-filled schedule targeting faster completion of development projects aimed at improving the lives of the people. “It is not yet time to engage in premature and useless politics. Those who are enticing us to politick now are our enemies who don’t mean well for us. We must refuse their invitation because we have a lot to deliver including ensuring roads,…
What does it truly mean to live well during the golden years? For many, it’s about maintaining freedom while feeling secure and supported. Seniors today seek lifestyles that balance independence with the right amount of care. Modern communities are answering this call with creative living options. They focus on safety, comfort, and social engagement that enrich every day. The right choice can transform aging into a new adventure. This blog will explore the best paths to comfort, independence, and fulfillment in senior living. Read on! Independent Living Communities Independent living is good for older people who can handle daily tasks…
John Lodge, the singer and bassist of British rock band The Moody Blues for more than 50 years, has died. He was 82. In a statement Friday, his family said “with the deepest sadness” that Lodge died “suddenly and unexpectedly.” It added that Lodge “peacefully slipped away surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly.” Birmingham-born Lodge joined the band in 1966, two years after its formation, along with fellow singer Justin Hayward, following the departure of Denny Laine and Clint Warwick. He remained with it until it stopped performing live in 2018.…
President Donald Trump threatened to pull out of an expected meeting with President Xi Jinping of China after Beijing tightened its rules for exports of rare earths. In a post on social media, Trump said he now saw “no reason” to meet with President Xi later this month, accusing China of “becoming very hostile” and trying to hold the world “captive”. He also threatened a “massive” increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, raising fears about further escalation of trade tensions between the two economic giants. Financial markets dropped in the wake of the remarks, with the S&P 500 down 1.8%…
KANU agreed to work with the Kenya Kwanza Alliance under the broad-based government arrangement. President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi addressed a grassroots leaders’ meeting in Kabarak, Nakuru County, where the decision was reached, on Friday. Ruto said he had reached out to Moi because of his determination to unite Kenyans and rally the country towards a national transformation agenda. He pointed out that the government needed “more hands and broader goodwill” to achieve the goal of transformation. “I want to ask you, the good people of the founding party, to accept that we work together,” he said.…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced a finalized agreement that will allow the Qatari Emiri Air Force to build a facility at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The agreement, which Hegseth announced alongside Qatari Minister of Defense Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the Pentagon, will allow Qatari pilots to receive training alongside U.S. soldiers. There are no foreign military bases in the U.S., but some foreign militaries do maintain a presence for training. The Singaporean Air Force also has a presence at the Mountain Home base. Hegseth said he is “proud that today we’re…
The Trump administration has begun firing federal workers, the White House’s budget chief announced Friday, as Republicans look to maximize pressure on the Democratic Party more than a week into the government shutdown. “The RIFs have begun,” Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought posted on X, announcing the the government-wide reductions in force that have been anticipated since federal funding lapsed on October 1. It was not immediately clear how many federal workers had received RIF – or reduction in force – notices, but an OMB spokesperson said the layoffs would be “substantial.” “It will be substantial, and…
A week-long nationwide crackdown left criminal networks across the country reeling, following a coordinated multi-agency operation spearheaded by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ National Central Bureau (NCB-Nairobi) and the Operations Directorate. In a show of unity and precision, officers from the National Police Service joined forces with multiple enforcement and state agencies, leading to major seizures of narcotics, counterfeit goods, and several high-profile arrests. Codenamed “Usalama XI,” the operation formed part of a joint regional initiative by the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) and the Southern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (SARPCCO). Its mission is to disrupt serious…
The Kenyan Catholic Church has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after the previous one became widely available in local bars. Simply labelled Mass Wine, the new sacramental drink bears the coat of arms of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and an official signature to certify its authenticity. “The newly approved wine is not for sale at any business outlet, but is imported and owned by the KCCB, and only distributed to the dioceses,” Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria told the BBC. The move has been welcomed by the Catholic faithful, who believe that…
Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning while Mr Moyo and four other MPs were travelling along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, according to state-owned broadcaster ZBC. He died instantly while his fellow lawmakers were left injured, the news outlet added. Tributes are pouring in for the well-known poet, hailed for his contribution to the arts, who died a day before his 46th birthday. He was a member of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and served in…
Burkina Faso’s military government has refused to take in deportees from the US as Washington suspended issuing visas in the West African nation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré questioned if the embassy’s decision was “blackmail” after he said he had rejected an American proposal to take in migrants from third countries. Donald Trump’s administration has turned to African countries as a destination to deport migrants to as part of his crackdown on immigration. The US State Department and Department of Homeland Security has been contacted for comment. Burkina Faso’s leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré styles himself as a pan-African…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu nominated Joash Ojo Amupitan, a law professor, as the country’s new electoral chief. If confirmed by the senate, the 58-year-old scholar will be the first native of Kogi state in the north-central region to head the country’s election agency. Amupitan was described as an “apolitical” person by Tinubu in a statement posted by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. His nomination comes at a time when Nigeria’s electoral commission is under increased scrutiny, with growing calls for greater transparency, better technology, and the quicker announcement of election results. Amupitan, who currently serves as the deputy vice-chancellor…
A South African farm worker described to a court how he was forced by his boss to feed the bodies of two black women to pigs in an attempt to hide evidence after they were shot. Adrian De Wet, 21, said he was told to throw the bodies inside a pig enclosure, explaining that “when pigs are hungry enough, they’ll eat anything”. He admitted opening fire on the two women with his boss – farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier – before he ordered him to help dispose of their bodies. Mr Olivier and another man, William Musora, are accused of…
A Texas court halted the execution of a man convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. Death row inmate Robert Roberson, who has always maintained the child died from complications linked to pneumonia, had been scheduled for execution on 16 October. The diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome refers to a serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or a toddler. On Thursday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted an emergency stay under the state’s 2013 “junk science” law that allows courts to re-examine convictions based on scientific evidence that has since been…