Nigerian singer Tems saw off the likes of Yemi Alade, Burna Boy and Wizkid to take home the Best African Music Performance Grammy for her hit Love Me Jeje. In an emotional acceptance speech on Sunday evening, she said her “heart was beating so fast”. It is only the second year since the category’s introduction, a move that was widely welcomed as a recognition of the impact of African artists on the global music scene. However, there was some controversy this year as US R&B star Chris Brown was one of the nominees – for his song Sensational, which incorporates…
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The future of the US government’s main overseas aid agency has been cast into doubt as the Trump administration plans to merge it with the US Department of State after days of upheaval. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) would continue its function as an aid agency, but the plan involves a significant reduction in its funding and the workforce, CBS News, the BBC’s US partner, reports. On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID’s leadership of “insubordination” and said he was now its “acting head”. US President Donald Trump and one of his top advisers, billionaire…
US President Donald Trump has delayed introducing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico for a month while the two countries hold “negotiations”. Trump said he would “immediately pause the anticipated tariffs”, which were due to come into force on Tuesday. The last-minute breakthrough came after a phone call between Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum, in which the Mexican leader agreed to send 10,000 members of the National Guard to the US-Mexican border to “prevent the trafficking of drugs, in particular fentanyl, from Mexico to the US”. President Sheinbaum said the US had in turn agreed to increase measures to prevent…
US President Donald Trump has sparked a trade war by declaring he will impose tariffs on imports from his country’s neighbours Canada and Mexico. Canada has said it will retaliate in kind. Mexico also pledged to hit back, although US tariffs on that country have now been paused for a month. The three countries have deeply integrated economies and supply chains, with an estimated $2bn (£1.6bn) worth of manufactured goods crossing the borders daily. Trump says he wants to protect American industry, but many economists warn the taxes, which are still due to come into force on Canadian imports on…
The digital revolution has transformed the financial landscape globally, and Kenya is no exception. Online trading has emerged as a dynamic avenue for individuals and businesses to participate in global financial markets from the comfort of their homes. With a rapidly growing internet penetration rate and a tech-savvy population, Kenya is uniquely positioned to benefit from the opportunities presented by online trading. For Kenyans, online trading offers access to diverse financial instruments, including forex, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. This article explores the opportunities, benefits, challenges, and future prospects of online trading in Kenya, providing valuable insights for those looking to…
The leader of Ontario – Canada’s most populous province – has said that American companies will be banned from provincial government contracts until the US ends the tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Canada. Ontario Premier Doug Ford also emphasised that his government would be “ripping up” its C$100m ($68m; £55.1) contract with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company Starlink. “Ontario won’t do business with people hell-bent on destroying our economy,” said Ford, who is running in the province snap election he called last week. Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on Monday about the 25% import tax on…
You want to keep your workplace safe from theft, vandalism, or unwanted visitors. You also want to maintain smooth operations and build trust with customers and employees. That’s where modern CCTV technology makes a big impact. By combining clear cameras, smart analytics, and remote access, CCTV systems can do more than ever before. The Growing Importance of CCTV in a Digital Age Technology never stops evolving, and criminals often learn new tricks just as fast. This makes it harder to protect your premises using old-school methods. Why Traditional Approaches Are Not Enough Classic methods like basic door locks or standalone…
In light of recent social media discussions questioning the quality of Shell V-Power fuel at select Shell service stations in Kenya, Vivo Energy Kenya, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell fuels and lubricants, has swiftly addressed the concerns and reassured its customers. Vivo Energy Kenya is fully committed to providing high-quality products that meet and exceed the strictest industry standards. To ensure transparency and uphold the trust of its customers, the company promptly commissioned independent testing of Shell V-Power fuel at multiple service stations. Intertek Testing Services, a globally accredited laboratory known for its rigorous testing protocols, carried out…
A woman has died in Australia and thousands have been forced to flee their homes after torrential rainfall caused flooding in northern Queensland. Authorities say waters will continue to rise and have warned of a “dangerous and life-threatening” situation. More than 1,000mm (39in) of rain has fallen on parts of north-east Queensland since Friday with “record rainfalls” set to continue into Monday, according to Queensland State Premier David Crisafulli. Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods in the region in more than 60 years. Crisafulli said conditions were unlike anything northern Queensland had experienced “for a long time”. “It’s…
Shelling at a busy market near Sudan’s capital has filled a mortuary with bodies, medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says. MSF and the Sudanese authorities said the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were responsible for Saturday’s attack in the city of Omdurman, which killed and injured more than 100 people – a claim the RSF has denied. The majority of those killed at the market were women and children, the Sudanese Doctors’ Union says. The RSF and Sudan’s army have been locked in a civil war that, over 22 months, has killed tens of thousands and sparked what the…
The Trump administration has given billionaire Elon Musk’s deputies access to the federal payments system that controls the flow of trillions of dollars in government funds every year, US media report. Reports suggest incoming Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has granted access to members of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) – which is not a government department, but a team within the administration – to sensitive personal information of millions of Americans. The division handles payments of nearly $6 trillion for programmes like Social Security, pays government salaries, and distributes money allotted by Congress. The White House and the Treasury…
Rwanda welcomed on Sunday calls for a summit of two African regional groups to discuss the escalating conflict in DR Congo. The M23 armed group, that the UN and several nations say is backed by Rwanda, have made substantial gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, taking the major city of Goma and vowing to march on the capital. It is the latest escalation in a mineral-rich region bedevilled by decades of fighting involving dozens of armed groups, and has rattled the continent with regional blocs holding emergency summits over the spiralling tensions. The 16-nation South African Development Community on…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accused the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly City Mortuary, and by extension the Nairobi County Government, of being complicit in hiding the bodies of Kenyans allegedly abducted and killed by state agencies. This follows the discoveries of the bodies of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau, two of three men who were abducted by suspected government operatives in Mlolongo on December 17, 2024, at the morgue on January 30, 2025. Two others of those missing are at the facility waiting to be positively identified. Nairobi City Mortuary, its management and the County Government are complicit in the abduction…
Two Tanzanian soldiers have been killed in clashes in the last 10 days in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the army confirmed Sunday. The offensive by the Rwandan-backed M23 armed group, which has captured the major city of Goma and promised to march on to capital Kinshasa, has rattled international observers. It is the latest escalation in a mineral-rich region bedevilled by decades of fighting involving dozens of armed groups. Tanzanian Peoples Defence Force (TPDF) soldiers had been deployed under the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional bloc operating in eastern DR Congo. “Following a series of attacks in…
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