South Sudanese government forces have retaken the town of Nasir which had been a flashpoint in a deepening political crisis, an army spokesman said on Sunday. Clashes around Nasir in the northeastern Upper Nile State have helped unravel a power-sharing agreement between President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Vice-President Riek Machar. The violence has threatened to plunge South Sudan, which became the world’s youngest country after gaining independence in 2011, back into civil war. Kiir’s allies accuse Machar’s forces of fomenting unrest in Nasir in league with the so-called White Army, a loose band of armed youths from Machar’s…
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At least four people were feared dead after an old septic tank caved in as they waited to watch an English Premier League match in Bamburi Mwisho area of Kadzandani ward in Nyali sub-county. Police said the incident happened on Sunday April 20 afternoon. The four are said to have remained in the video café as others left when the electricity supply there went off. The video café structure made of iron sheets, is said to have been built on top of a more than 40-year-old septic tank. It is believed it caved in because of the weight of those…
Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to claim a late winner and move Liverpool within three points of the Premier League title and relegate Leicester City. The full-back, who has yet to sign a new contract and been heavily linked with a free transfer move to Real Madrid at the end of the season, struck 14 minutes from time at King Power Stadium after the leaders had been frustrated by the doomed Foxes. Alexander-Arnold enjoyed a dream return, since an ankle injury in early March, by scoring with an angled effort, following efforts by Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota against…
DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a “significant increase” in red tape at customs following the introduction of Donald Trump’s new tariff regime. The delivery giant said it will temporarily stop shipments from companies in all countries to American consumers on Monday “until further notice”. It added that business-to-business shipments will still go ahead, “though they may also face delays”. Previously, packages worth up to $2,500 could enter the US with minimal paperwork but due to tighter customs checks that came into force alongside Trump’s tariffs earlier this month, the threshold…
Newly sworn-in Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku Sunday called on Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto and his deputy, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, in a bid to foster development and national progress. Speaking during an Easter Sunday service and the ordination of Pastor Anderson Mwiathi at Ítúgúrúrú Baptist Church in Chuka Igambang’ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, in his first public address since assuming office, CS Ruku urged residents to support the Kenya Kwanza government, highlighting its achievements and commitment to transforming the country. “The country was in bad shape when President Ruto took…
President William Ruto continued to pledge to support evangelical work in the country on Sunday with a promise to pay Sh10 million for the construction of the Pastors Plaza. Speaking in Narok County on Sunday, Ruto responded to preachers’ request for a ‘sign of State House’ in Narok. “There is a construction you want here…. Mosiro plaza for pastors. Because we can not construct a State Lodge, we will build the plaza for pastors. I will look for Ksh.10 million to kick off construction of the plaza. And if you get stuck… I will send my friends Senators…governors. There will…
President William Ruto Sunday urged Parliament to consider his memorandum on the Conflict of Interest Bill, which he referred back to Parliament, to help curb corruption. He said he returned the Bill to Parliament because it did not meet the standards demanded by Kenyans, adding that he will not assent to a sub-standard Bill. He pointed out that the Bill must be strengthened to effectively prevent public servants from using their positions and offices to benefit themselves, their friends, and their families. “I want to ask Parliament, both the National Assembly and the Senate, to carefully consider the memorandum I…
If you’ve played Aviator on platforms like Betway, you might think it’s a game designed by the sportsbook giant. In reality, Aviator is the brainchild of Spribe, a global iGaming company founded in 2008. Over the past decade, Spribe has become a major player in the online gaming space, with Aviator leading its portfolio of offerings. Today, Aviator isn’t just a game — it’s a phenomenon. Aviator is a crash-style multiplayer game where players place bets on a rising multiplier (a little red airplane) that can crash at any moment. The goal? Cash out before it crashes. The longer you…
Five people drowned after huge waves hit parts of Australia at the start of the Easter weekend. Two others are missing off the coasts of New South Wales and Victoria states. On Saturday the body of a man was found in the water near Tathra in southern New South Wales. It came a day after a 58-year-old fisherman and two other men were found dead in separate incidents in the state. Rescuers are searching for a man who was washed into the water near Sydney. Also on Friday, one woman drowned and a man is missing after their group was…
More than 100 inmates escaped a Chad prison during a shoot-out that left three people dead, and wounded a state governor visiting the facility, officials told AFP on Saturday. The break-out occurred late Friday when an uprising happened in the high-security penitentiary five kilometres (three miles) from the town of Mongo, in the centre of the country. “There are around 100 who escaped, three dead and three wounded,” Hassan Souleymane Adam, secretary general of the Guera province in which Mongo is located, said. A local Mongo official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said prisoners broke into a manager’s…
Criminals dressed in fake military uniforms opened fire on spectators at a cockfight in rural Ecuador, killing 12 unarmed people and wounding several others, police in the violence-plagued South American nation said Friday. Security footage of Thursday night’s attack showed a group of at least five men entering the arena and opening fire with automatic rifles on a crowd of dozens in the rural community of La Valencia in northwest Ecuador. The attackers were dressed in replica military uniforms — a common tactic of criminal gangs in the country, which averaged a killing every hour at the start of the…
A multi-agency team nabbed 45-year-old Caroline Thiunguri Kabonyi, a suspected drug peddler with a knack for hiding her illicit goods in the most private of places at the Odda roadblock in Moyale. The bust went down when Caroline, a passenger in a Marsabit-bound Toyota Probox, decided to play hardball during a routine search. While her fellow passengers complied with the officers’ checks, Caroline threw a tantrum, refusing to be searched. Her defiance raised red flags, and Moyale detectives swooped in, escorting her to Moyale Sub-County Referral Hospital for a closer look. With the help of medical professionals, authorities discovered she…
Pakistan has deported more than 19,500 Afghans this month, among more than 80,000 who have left ahead of a 30 April deadline, according to the UN. Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel undocumented Afghans and those who had temporary permission to stay, saying it can no longer cope. Between 700 and 800 families are being deported daily, Taliban officials say, with up to two million people expected to follow in the coming months. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar flew to Kabul on Saturday for talks with Taliban officials. His counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi expressed “deep concern” about deportations. Some…
As Africa embraces rapid urbanization and technological advancement, modern households are evolving in exciting ways. We’re witnessing a shift towards smart solutions that enhance daily living, improve efficiency, and promote sustainability. From energy management systems to smart appliances, these innovations are transforming how we interact with our homes. Imagine a household where everything is interconnected, allowing us to control lighting, security, and even appliances from our smartphones. This isn’t just a dream; it’s becoming a reality for many African families. By exploring these smart solutions, we can discover how they not only simplify our lives but also contribute to a…
PS Omollo says government committed to strengthening security agencies The government is committed to strengthening the country’s security sector. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo said this is the only way the country will achieve its agenda and stability. Speaking during a Sabbath Day and Thanksgiving service held at the National Youth Service (NYS) Headquarters in Ruaraka, Omollo emphasized that the welfare of officers across the National Youth Service, National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and other security agencies remains a top priority for the administration. He commended the NYS for its instrumental role in…