President Emmanuel Macron has named close ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French prime minister, 24 hours after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou as head of his government. Lecornu, 39, was among the favourites to take over the job, and has spent the past three years as armed forces minister, with a focus on France’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. In a statement the Elysée Palace said he had been given the task of consulting political parties with the aim of adopting France’s next budget. Bayrou had visited the president hours earlier to hand in his resignation, paving…
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Kenya’s Harambee Stars ended their wait for a home victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after storming to an emphatic 5-0 win over Seychelles at a packed Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Head coach Benni McCarthy made six changes from the side that fell 3-1 to The Gambia last week. Goalkeeper Brian Bwire replaced Byrne Omondi between the posts, while Ronney Onyango retained his place at right back. With Aboud Omar suspended, Manzur Okwaro slotted into his natural left-back position — a welcome adjustment after his impressive CHAN 2024 performances as a defensive midfielder. At the heart of defence,…
The former chairman of Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Mather Kyalo Mbobu was Tuesday evening shot in his car as he drove from work along Magadi Road in Nairobi. Mbobu was also a lecturer at the Multi Media University, officials said. He was shot while in a traffic jam by gunmen who were riding on a motorcycle, witnesses and police said. The motive of the attack was not immediately known, police said. He was alone in his four wheel drive car at the time of the shooting, police said. His body lay on the driver’s seat after the shooting as police…
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) assured Kenyans that the upcoming police recruitment exercise will be transparent, inclusive, and free from malpractice. Appearing before the National Assembly Security Committee on Tuesday, Commission Chairperson Dr. Amani Komora informed the Committee that the exercise will be guided by the recently adopted Recruitment and Appointment Regulations, 2025 which will soon be transmitted to Parliament for approval. He further noted that the Commission has developed a comprehensive roadmap to facilitate the recruitment process and ensure that successful candidates report to training institutions later in the year. NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley said measures…
Kenya is ready to sign a power purchase agreement with Ethiopia to uptake reserve power from the 6,450 megawatts Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), President William Ruto has said. Ruto said with Kenya’s peak demand exceeding 2,300MW and continuing to rise, this additional capacity would strengthen the country’s reserve margin and reduce supply deficits. He pointed out that, beyond affordability, the clean and stable supply would enhance grid reliability, particularly during droughts when hydropower output is volatile. “Reliability is especially critical for special economic zones, industrial parks, ICT hubs, and agro-processing facilities, all of which require consistent and affordable power…
This year’s Mashujaa (Heroes) Day will be celebrated in Kitui, on October 20, 2025. As the host town, Kitui is benefiting from a massive infrastructure upgrade of road, electricity, water supply and other projects including the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Ithookwe Airstrip that had fallen into disrepair. The signature project is the 10,000 seater Ithookwe stadium which will be built to international standards to host the event. Now 80% complete, the stadium will be used by generations of Kitui residents especially for sports tournaments and other activities. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki inspected the ongoing construction of the Ithookwe…
The vastness of the building site was at first overwhelming for the young Ethiopian mechanical engineer. Hundreds were already digging the foundations in tough conditions for what is now Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam, straddling the Blue Nile. The dam will help electrify the country as well as provide power to the region. Moges Yeshiwas was 27 when he arrived in that remote corner of western Ethiopia in 2012, eager to gain valuable experience in his profession. The completion of the project is set to change his nation, but it also changed his life. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed formally…
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Going through sexual abuse may us one of the worst experiences any person ever faces. Survivors often feel shame, fear and a sense of being alone, which can make speaking up feel hard. Still, looking to the courts might give a chance for justice and also help healing. In North Carolina there are ways for victims to hold the individuals and even some institutions accountable. Sexual abuse lawyers in North Carolina who handle sexual abuse can be a guide, offering care while also fighting for your rights. From the first consultation to courtroom advocacy, attorneys provide the tools and resources…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has come under pressure to name a new prime minister quickly after François Bayrou lost a vote of no confidence and on Tuesday handed him his resignation. The fall of Bayrou’s government came as no surprise, because a majority in France’s hung parliament staunchly opposed Bayrou’s bid to bring down France’s spiralling debt with €44bn (£38bn) budget cuts. But Macron is still faced with one of the highest budget deficits in the eurozone and mounting criticism from political opponents. France is also facing a day of protests on Wednesday from a nebulous grassroots movement called Bloquons…
Rebels linked to the Islamic State (IS) group have killed more than 50 people at a funeral ceremony in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials have said. Most of the victims were hacked with machetes in the night-time assault by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on a village in North Kivu province, officials added. This is the latest in a string of attacks linked to the ADF, raising fears that its insurgency is growing in strength. The ADF emerged in Uganda in the 1990s, accusing the government there of persecuting Muslims. It is now based across the border in DR…
Ivory Coast’s former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, is the surprise inclusion in a list of five candidates who have been officially cleared to contest next month’s presidential election. She will run against President Alassane Ouattara, 83, who took power after she and her former husband, Laurent Gbagbo, were captured in a presidential bunker during the conflict that hit the country after the 2010 election. But the ex-president has been barred from contesting the poll, along with ex-Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan and ex-Credit Suisse bank CEO Tidjane Thiam. Their disqualification has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the 25…
Europe’s top car manufacturer Volkswagen on Monday presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles to take on fast-growing Chinese rivals as Germany’s troubled auto sector seeks to turn around its fortunes. The four small EVs — unveiled on home turf in Munich to coincide with the IAA auto show this week — are from the VW, Cupra and Skoda brands, with starting prices of around 25,000 euros ($29,000). Their commercial launch is set for 2026, VW said in a statement, and is part of efforts to combat Chinese carmakers which are gaining market share in Europe with their own…
Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement in their dispute over the rules that govern commercial deals. City have accepted the rules governing associated party transactions (APT) are valid and binding, with both parties agreeing to terminate legal proceedings. The club had mounted a legal challenge against the Premier League, claiming new rules were “unlawful”. “Neither the Premier League nor the club will be making any further comment about the matter,” a joint statement said. City are also awaiting the outcome of a landmark disciplinary hearing after being charged by the Premier League with more than 100…