Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake mourned a Kenyan fan who died following a crush at his concert at a stadium in Nairobi. The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, was reportedly amid the long queues near a gate into the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday. Delays in getting in were worsened by heavy rain, with other fans being injured. Family and friends of Ms Lojore have called for a full investigation and justice for her, with Kenyans on social media expressing their sympathies. In a statement posted on Instagram on Monday, Asake said he was “devastated by the tragic incident”. Kenyan police spokesman…
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Armed men have kidnapped 28 people travelling to an annual Islamic event in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local police told the BBC. The victims, including women and children, were ambushed in their bus on Sunday night as it was driving between villages. Police spokesperson Alabo Alfred said the authorities have “deployed assets” to the affected area to ensure that those abducted are rescued. News of the abductions comes just a day after the Nigerian authorities announced the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren and teachers from a separate mass kidnapping at a Catholic boarding school in Niger state last month.…
The Libyan army chief has been killed in an air crash in Turkey, Libya’s prime minister said. Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others were on board a Falcon 50 aircraft flying out of the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Tuesday evening. In a post on X, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said signal with the business jet was lost at 20:52 local time (17:52 GMT) – about 42 minutes after it took off from Ankara’s airport. The Tripoli-bound jet had issued an emergency landing request before contact was lost. The aircraft’s wreckage was later found south-west of Ankara, and…
Evans Mwaura Githua the CEO at IT solutions company Com Twenty One based in Nairobi died by suspected suicide. Githua is believed to have jumped from the 14th floor of a building along Kasuku Road in Nairobi. Police believe Githua, 51 died after he jumped off from the 14th floor of a short stay room with an aim of dying. He had also injured himself by cutting his veins in the hands. He was alone then. Githua’s body was naked when it was discovered on December 23 afternoon behind the Alba Apartment. It is not clear what motivated his actions.…
Kenya and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing peace and security in the Horn of Africa, following high-level talks held in Addis Ababa. President William Ruto flew to Ethiopia on December 23, 2025 and met Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for talks. During the visit, leaders from the two neighbouring countries underscored the importance of stability, dialogue and African-led solutions as the foundation for sustainable development in the region. The discussions were anchored on a shared vision of deeper economic integration, accelerated digital growth and inclusive prosperity. A key outcome of the talks was an agreement…
Singer Chris Rea, widely known for the festive hit Driving Home for Christmas, died aged 74, his family confirmed Monday. A somewhat reluctant popstar, the Middlesbrough native was shy of the spotlight, and even admitted rallying against the record label’s decision to release his biggest hit – though accepted he was thankful when they eventually did in 1986. The drive-time anthem came to exist while Rea was on a driving ban – more on that in our earlier post. Reluctant or otherwise, he even resisted a more marketable name swap, the fame the track brought Rea is indisputable; nearly 40…
CBS News is facing scrutiny after pulling a segment from its flagship Sunday broadcast about the Trump administration’s deportations of Venezuelan men to a detention centre in El Salvador. The last-minute decision by top editor Bari Weiss sparked widespread criticism, including from the CBS correspondent who reported the story. Sharyn Alfonsi, the CBS reporter, told colleagues on Sunday that the move was “political”, according to a private note that leaked to the media. CBS had promoted the segment on social media ahead of its scheduled airtime on 60 Minutes, but said in a statement on Monday that the piece needed…
The gold price has hit another record high, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time. The price of the precious metal has risen on expectations the US central bank will cut interest rates further next year, analysts said. Gold started the year worth $2,600 an ounce, but geopolitical tensions, the Trump tariffs and expectations of rate cuts have added to investor demand for safe haven assets, such as gold and other commodities. The prices of other precious metals also rose on Monday, with silver hitting a record high as well. The gold price has risen more than…
Seven soldiers accused of trafficking methamphetamine valued at Sh192 million were on Monday released on bond after a Mombasa court declined to further extend their custodial detention. Senior Resident Magistrate Gladys Ollimo ordered that each suspect be released on a Sh500,000 surety bond or an alternative cash bail of a similar amount, provide one contact person, and report weekly to the Anti-Narcotics Police Unit. The suspects, Duke Nyamwaya, Juma Mwinyifaki, Michael Kariuki, Elijah Mbogo Gacog’u, James Ekiru, Abdulrehman Salad, and Abdirahman Abdi Kuno allegedly trafficked 25 kilograms of methamphetamine, packed in whitish crystalline packets. The court heard that investigations were…
The High Court Monday suspended garnishee orders that froze all Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) bank accounts over Sh10 billion claim. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory orders following an application filed by Lalashe Consulting. The company argued that the action for garnishee orders threatens to cripple national electricity transmission and disrupt essential services across the country. It added the action threatens to cripple national electricity transmission and disrupt essential services across the country. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the Petitioner/Applicant’s Notice of Motion Application dated 22/12/2025, a conservatory order be and is hereby issued restraining…
The Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) moved to court seeking 15 days to complete investigations into alleged terrorism-related activities against a Turkish national. The suspect, Ahmet Mustafa Gungor, who is a teacher was arrested in the early hours of December 21, 2025, at the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Nairobi Terminus shortly after arriving from Mombasa. According to court documents, ATPU officers acted on reasonable suspicion that the suspect was involved in terrorism-related activities with both local and transnational dimensions. Following the arrest at about 12.05 a.m., the suspect was escorted to ATPU Headquarters in Nairobi, where he was formally booked under…
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On Monday, December 22, 2025, a powerful explosion occurred in the southern part of Moscow, resulting in the death of a senior Russian military officer. According to authorities, an explosive device detonated under a vehicle early that morning as it was leaving a residential courtyard on Yasenevaya Street. Secret Magazine The driver was Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. The explosion seriously wounded him, and he later died from his injuries. Law enforcement officials have opened a criminal investigation into the incident. At this stage, they have…
Africa Cup of Nations 2025 hosts Morocco began their campaign to win a second continental title with a somewhat nervy win over Comoros in the tournament opener in rainy Rabat. The Atlas Lions spurned a glorious chance to take an 11th-minute lead after Iyad Mohamed brought down Brahim Diaz in the box but Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor got his left knee to Soufiane Rahimi’s penalty. The Indian Ocean islanders sat back and frustrated their opponents until 10 minutes into the second half when Diaz was left unmarked near the penalty spot to sweep home Noussair Mazraoui’s low ball across the…
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory. Senegal, reigning champions Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah’s Egypt and a Nigeria side led by Victor Osimhen are among the biggest rivals for Morocco at the AFCON, which runs into the New Year with the final on January 18. Morocco, Africa’s best team in the FIFA rankings in 11th place, kicked off the tournament on Sunday at 1900 GMT against minnows…