Nigeria’s foreign minister said the United States was pressuring African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, some straight out of prison, but Africa’s most populous country could not accommodate them due to its own problems. President Donald Trump’s administration this week asked five African presidents visiting the White House to take in migrants from other countries when deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Yusuf Tuggar, the Nigerian foreign minister, told local Channels TV late on Thursday that Nigeria could not accept that. “You have to also bear in mind that the U.S. is mounting considerable…
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Almost 5,000 people have been killed in Haiti since October 2024, displacing hundreds of thousands as gang violence has escalated, particularly around the capital, Port-au-Prince, according to a U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) report published on Friday. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The surge in violence is deepening Haiti’s humanitarian crisis, destabilising the country and raising concerns of spillover effects in the region. KEY QUOTES “Violence increased sharply in recent months,” the OHCHR report said. “Human rights abuses outside Port-au-Prince are intensifying in areas of the country where the presence of the State is extremely limited,” U.N. resident and humanitarian…
A rapidly moving wildfire north-west of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona has forced the closure of the park’s North Rim and triggered evacuation orders for area residents. The White Sage Fire, sparked by lightning on 9 July, has scorched roughly 1,000 acres near Jacob Lake. As of Thursday, the blaze remains out of control and actively expanding – described as “0% contained” by officials. The combination of high temperatures, gusty winds, and dry vegetation has created dangerous conditions, fuelling the fire’s swift advance, park officials said. Officials issued an extreme heat warning on Friday, with temperature highs of…
At least 27 people have been hospitalised in West Baltimore following suspected drug overdoses. Citing officials from the region’s fire department, the BBC’s US partner CBS News reports that seven people had been admitted in a critical condition – but there have been no fatalities reported. The incident took place near an intersection in the Penn North area of the city on Thursday morning. Officials have not disclosed what substances they suspect may have been involved. The US has seen rapid increases in the number of drug overdoses over the last two decades. Drug overdose deaths rose by 500% between…
You know that feeling when you’re absolutely convinced your fantasy team is going to dominate because you’ve studied every single stat from last season? Then game day arrives and everything falls apart spectacularly. Your “sure thing” player who averaged 25 points per game suddenly can’t hit the broad side of a barn. Welcome to the frustrating truth in sports: last year’s numbers might be completely useless for predicting what happens this year. We treat sports statistics like they’re carved in stone tablets, but they’re actually more like sand castles. Beautiful to look at, but one wave of change can wash…
The number of those who died from the Saba Saba Day protests climbed to 38, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) said Friday. The commission said at least 130 others are nursing injuries across the country. The Commission said the casualties stem from violent confrontations between protesters and security agencies during the July 7 demonstrations, which were meant to commemorate the historic Saba Saba Day. The breakdown of fatalities by county includes Kiambu (8), Nairobi (6), Kajiado (6), Nakuru (4), Kirinyaga (3), Murang’a (3), Embu (2), Meru (2), Laikipia (2), Nyandarua (1), and Nyamira (1). Among the deceased…
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) announced the resignation of its Director General, Eng. Philemon Kandie. The Kenya National Highways Authority also announced the departure of lKungu Ndungu as Director General effective July 11, 2025. Board chairperson Winfrida Ngumi said Luka Kimeli will as Acting Director General effective July 11, 2025. It is not clear what prompted the changes at the bodies. There is a push to decentralize both KeRRA and Kenya Urban Roads Authority to the counties as directed by the court. At KeRRA, the Authority informed the general public of the leadership change. Following the resignation, the Board…
A court Wednesday declined to suspend a gazette notice that named a new speaker of Isiolo County. With the gazettement of Abdullahi Jaldesa Banticha it meant that embattled Speaker Mohamed Roba ceased being the substantive Speaker. A group under Operation Linda Jamii moved to court seeking to suspend the gazette notice that was published on June 26 naming Banticha as Speaker. The petitioners wanted the court to order that pending inter parties hearing of the application, Banticha be prohibited from forcibly taking over of the office of Speaker of County Assembly of Isiolo pending the hearing and application of this…
When most people think about cannabis, they picture a cloud of smoke and a hazy, euphoric high. But as research and innovation continue to reshape how we understand this powerful plant, it’s becoming clear that not all cannabinoids are about getting high. One compound in particular is gaining attention for its potential health benefits without the intoxicating effects. That compound is THCA, and one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to consume it is through THCA pre-rolls. For those unfamiliar, THCA stands for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. It’s the raw, non-psychoactive form of THC that naturally occurs in the cannabis…
Every day, more people are waking up feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or weighed down by depression. In a world that moves fast and rarely pauses, mental health has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. For years, traditional solutions like antidepressants and therapy have been the primary tools used to manage these conditions. However, something different is now catching the attention of both patients and practitioners alike: THC gummies. These chewy, flavorful treats are more than just a wellness trend. THC gummies are changing the way we think about treating anxiety and depression, offering a gentle and…
President William Ruto on Thursday appointed and gazetted new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairman and commissioners for a period of six years. This followed a court order that paved the way for the process. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 250 (2) as read with section 5 (2) of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act and Paragraph 4 of the First Schedule to the Act, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces appoint Ann Njeri Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukhwana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo…
Microsoft’s Outlook email service malfunctioned for several hours Wednesday and Thursday, prompting some people to post on social media about the inability to reach their virtual mailboxes. The issue began at 6:20 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, according to a dashboard the software company maintains. It affected Outlook.com as well as Outlook mobile apps and desktop programs. At 12:21 ET the Microsoft 365 Statusaccount posted that it was rolling out a fix. “Our configuration changes have effectively resolved impact in targeted infrastructure. We’re now deploying the changes worldwide to resolve impact for all users,” Microsoft said in an X post…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced he is tapping Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to serve as interim administrator of NASA, a move the president said reflects the growing importance of space in national priorities. “I am pleased to announce that I am directing our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to be Interim Administrator of NASA,” Trump posted to Truth Social. ”He will be a fantastic leader of the ever more important Space Agency, even if only for a short period of time.” The president praised Duffy’s performance at the Department of Transportation, calling his tenure “TREMENDOUS,” and sharing his…
Grok, a chatbot created by Elon Musk’s AI company xAI, is coming to Tesla vehicles, the billionaire and tech executive announced on X. In a post on July 10 on X, a social media platform owned by Musk, the former special government employee under President Donald Trump wrote: “Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon. Next week at the latest.” Musk’s announcement comes hours after xAI debuted its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4. The 54-year-old discussed the recent innovation during a nearly hour-long livestream shared on xAI’s X page, during which he did not mention the chatbot’s integration…
A US judge once again blocked President Donald Trump from implementing an executive order ending birth right citizenship for some US residents as a legal challenge moves forward. A New Hampshire judge approved a class action lawsuit against Trump’s executive order, and temporarily stopped the president’s order from taking effect. The class action lawsuit was brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of immigrant parents and their infants. The decision comes weeks after the Supreme Court introduced limits on how and when universal injunctions are issued by federal courts. However, the decision still allows them through certain legal…