Senegalese authorities ordered exiled Guinean opposition members to cancel a planned meeting in Dakar on Thursday to denounce human rights violations in their country, according to one of the event’s organizers. The meeting was supposed to mark the two-year anniversary of the disappearance of activists Oumar Sylla, better known as Fonike Mengue, and Mamadou Billo Bah, both critics of authorities in Conakry. Abductions and forced disappearances have multiplied in the west African country since General Mamady Doumbouya came to power in a 2021 coup. The hotel where the meeting was to take place contacted one of the organisers, Alseny Farinta…
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Palm Beach, Florida officially renamed its airport after President Donald Trump on Thursday, becoming the latest in a series of institutions, buildings, government programs, warships and money to take on the Republican’s identity. The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport was a high-profile nod to the Republican leader’s support in his adopted state of Florida, home to his ornate Mar-a-Lago resort. “I don’t think there’s anybody more synonymous with Palm Beach than Donald Trump in maybe all of Florida,” Trump’s son Eric Trump said in an interview with Fox News. Since he took…
Today, students can apply for a loan entirely online – no bank branch, no printed paperwork, no waiting in line. Digital lending platforms have made it possible to submit an application, receive a decision, and access funds within hours, all from a smartphone or laptop. This shift has fundamentally changed how young people manage education-related expenses. Why Traditional Banks No Longer Fit Student Needs A conventional bank loan application was never designed with students in mind. It typically requires proof of stable employment, a solid credit history, collateral, and in-person identity verification – conditions that most full-time students simply cannot…
The Mexican government says it will file criminal complaints in the United States over the deaths of more than a dozen of its citizens in US custody. Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco told journalists that the government would take “forceful legal action” to protect the human rights of Mexican citizens in the US. He said that 14 Mexicans had died while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and another three during ICE “arrest operations”. The incidents have not just caused outrage in Mexico. On Wednesday, more than a thousand people protested in Houston, where an ICE officer…
A Ghanaian social media influencer known as Abu Trica, whose real name is Frederick Kumi, has been extradited to the US to face trial for allegedly running a romance scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $8m (£5.9m). He denies all the charges against him. Prosecutors said he used AI tools to create fake online identities, targeting victims through social media and dating sites, earning their trust then extorting their money. Kumi was flown to the US on Thursday and faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Kumi’s…
Andy Burnham has taken another step towards becoming the next Labour leader and prime minister, after the vast majority of Labour MPs nominated him to replace Sir Keir Starmer. Burnham’s Labour leadership bid has been backed by 322 Labour MPs as he remains the only declared candidate after nominations began on Thursday. It makes him just one short of the 323 needed before it is mathematically impossible for a rival to run against him. Some MPs say they were not able to vote on Thursday, but would back Burnham once they are back in Parliament. If no one else enters…
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has launched an emergency humanitarian response across South Africa following a surge in anti-migrant violence that has displaced tens of thousands of people and disrupted access to healthcare. The medical charity said the attacks have left at least four people dead, injured many others, and destroyed homes, prompting emergency operations in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, and the South Africa–Zimbabwe border towns of Musina and Beitbridge. MSF Emergency Coordinator Claire Waterhouse said the organisation was increasingly concerned that the violence could escalate into a full-scale humanitarian crisis. “We are deeply saddened to see people fleeing harassment…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has, for the first time in years, openly signaled his intention to pursue the presidency in 2032, saying Western Kenya should rally behind President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027 before positioning the region to produce the country’s next Head of State. Speaking during a development tour of Trans Nzoia County on Thursday, Mudavadi said the region’s political journey should culminate in securing the presidency after producing several vice presidents over the years. “I was the Vice President in 2002 under the late President Daniel arap Moi, followed by my late brother Kijana Wamalwa and later…
Kenya Power has dismissed claims surrounding the removal of electricity transformers in Mbeere North, saying the equipment was taken away solely for routine maintenance and repairs as part of the company’s nationwide asset management programme. This followed complaints from local the power utility was removing the transformers and taking them to Ol Kalou for campaigns ahead of pending by election. In a statement, the utility said transformers are regularly removed from service whenever they develop technical faults that cannot be repaired on site, including water ingress and other defects. The company explained that faulty transformers are transported to specialized workshops,…
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Thursday defended its planned Sh8.3 billion port access infrastructure project and the proposed acquisition of a Sh400 million helicopter, saying both investments are critical to improving operations and enhancing the competitiveness of the Port of Mombasa. Speaking amid public scrutiny over the cost of the projects, KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto said the Sh8.3 billion project is far more than the construction of a road, describing it as a major infrastructure development involving complex engineering works. He explained that the project comprises a 1.8-kilometre expressway linking KPA headquarters to the new container terminal, with…
Prosecution presented witnesses who testified that victims linked to the Kwa Binzaro manslaughter case were buried in a manner that sharply departed from long-established local burial traditions. Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Wambo, Chakama Area Chief Raymond Charo told the court that the circumstances surrounding the burials at Kwa Binzaro bore striking similarities to the events uncovered during the Shakahola investigations. Pastor Paul Mackenzie, alongside Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali and Johnson Richard, is facing 29 counts of manslaughter over the deaths of 29 people allegedly caused at Kwa Binzaro in Chakama Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has announced its support for the Golden Jubilee celebration of veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka, marking 50 years in broadcasting, in a move aimed at recognizing media pioneers and preserving their legacy for future generations. Speaking during the launch of the celebrations on Thursday, MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo said the September event will serve as the foundation for a structured programme to honour media veterans, document their contributions and harness their experience to mentor young journalists. Omwoyo said the initiative seeks to transform what he described as a “brain drain” into a…
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has formally recognized the removal Edwin Watenya Sifuna as the Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), concluding that the process complied with both the law and the party’s constitution. In a letter signed by Registrar of Political Parties and CEO J. C. Lorionokou, the Registrar said the decision followed a review of documents submitted by the party, as well as the absence of a response from Sifuna regarding the matter. The Registrar referenced previous correspondence, including a letter dated July 8, 2026, concerning the powers of the ODM National Executive…
Detectives from the DCI Headquarters’ Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) arrested fraud suspect Nancy Wamuyu Njai, who was wanted under a warrant of arrest issued by the Kajiado Chief Magistrate’s Court on December 17, 2025. The suspect was apprehended in execution of the court warrant and is currently being processed ahead of her arraignment before the Kajiado Law Courts, July 10, 2026. She is expected to face charges alongside her co-accused, Josephat Gichuge Mwirabua alias “Kabeabea” and Robert Mwarangu, who were arrested earlier and have since taken plea. Investigations established that between September and December 2016, several complainants purchased plots…
Police in Zimbabwe say they have not been officially contacted by UK authorities about triple murder suspect Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma. The 45-year-old is wanted over the deaths of his wife Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, who were found dead at the family home near Bedford on Monday. Zimbabwean national Tshuma, also known as Mark, left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday. Zimbabwe Republic Police said officers had “seen all the social media posts and the media reports” but had not received any official communication from Interpol or the UK…