Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time – but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. Referee Jean Jacques Ndala gave the spot-kick in the 98th minute after being advised by the video assistant referee (VAR) to consult the pitchside monitor and review defender El Hadji Malick Diouf’s challenge on Brahim Diaz. Amid sensational scenes, head coach Pape Thiaw, still incensed by Ndala’s decision moments earlier to disallow a Senegal goal, ushered his team off the…
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The government has moved swiftly to contain food shortages affecting drought-stricken families across the country, with a stern warning issued to officers involved in the distribution of relief supplies. Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku cautioned government officers and local administrators against unfair distribution and diversion of relief food, warning that disciplinary and legal action will be taken against anyone found culpable. Ruku issued the warning while leading a national government relief food distribution exercise in Banisa Constituency, Mandera County, one of the areas hardest hit by the prolonged failure of rains that has…
Power outages rarely come with warnings. One moment, everything functions normally, and the next moment, essential systems, household appliances, or business operations come to a sudden stop. Such uncertainty generates stress, derails productivity, and could even raise serious safety concerns both at home and at places of work. Fortunately, when there is a good backup power, uncertainty is minimized. Diesel generators are a reliable measure in ensuring that electricity will be available in the event of a grid outage. Diesel-powered units are reliable in both large industrial plants and residential estates. Their reliability, efficiency, and capability to operate even in…
When the chilly nights are perfectly covered with dampness and the icy breaths sweep through the window, nothing disrupts the moment more than a heater coughing, sputtering, and dying out completely. Many caravan travelers know this chill. After all, diesel heaters work hard, often in dusty, bumpy, and moisture-prone environments. Yet, when maintained poorly, they respond with smoke, foul odors, or outright failure. Fortunately, you can keep warm, safe, and comfortable with consistent upkeep. Here you will know how to maintain your diesel heater in order to serve for years. We’ll walk through practical steps, helpful habits, and expert-backed insights…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting with his top advisers to discuss Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, after it revealed the US did not include Israel in talks to do with its creation. Netanyahu’s office said it was “not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy”, following Saturday’s announcement of the committee’s Gaza Executive Board, which includes the Turkish foreign minister and a Qatari official, as well as former-UK PM Tony Blair and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. The Board of Peace, which is part of Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas war, is…
The Syrian government announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), taking almost full control of the country, according to Syrian state media. The ceasefire ends nearly two weeks of fighting and forms part of a broader 14-point agreement that will see the SDF integrated into Syria’s military and state institutions. Speaking in Damascus, President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow Syrian state institutions to reassert control over three eastern and northern governorates – al-Hasakah, Deir Ezzor and Raqga. Leaving just one province in SDF hands. The announcement followed a meeting between al-Sharaa and the…
South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming more than 30 lives in South Africa’s northeastern Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Rivers burst their banks and swallowed entire neighbourhoods in several regions of Mozambique, displacing thousands including a woman who was forced to give birth on a roof as she sheltered from flood waters. “I classify the disaster as a national disaster,” the head of South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre…
Immigration agents carrying out a sweeping operation in Minnesota can’t deploy certain crowd-control measures against peaceful protesters or arrest them, a federal judge ruled Friday. The order follows widespread outrage over a fatal shooting, reports of US citizens getting detained and Minnesotans getting asked for documents for no clear reason. The new restrictions came as word spread that the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The probe raises the possibility of criminal consequences for the two Democrats, who…
When President Donald Trump announced the audacious capture of Nicolás Maduro to face drug trafficking charges in the U.S., he portrayed the strongman’s vice president and longtime aide as America’s preferred partner to stabilize Venezuela amid a scourge of drugs, corruption and economic mayhem. Left unspoken was the cloud of suspicion that long surrounded Delcy Rodríguez before she became acting president of the beleaguered nation earlier this month. In fact, Rodríguez has been on the radar of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for years and in 2022 was even labeled a “priority target,” a designation DEA reserves for suspects believed…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is nurturing friendship and collaboration with other political parties to form a strong and inclusive political outfit ahead of the 2027 General Election. The President said under the broad-based government, Kenyans are working together and ensuring that no one is left behind. He said national unity addresses the biggest problem Kenya has faced over the years – fair sharing of the country’s resources. He explained that one group does not have to lose for another to gain, noting that a win-win outcome is possible. “For a long time, the bigger challenge in Kenya has…
The vibe has shifted, and you can feel it Weight wellness used to sound like punishment. Tiny meals. Loud rules. A lot of “before and after” energy. Now it’s different. More women are talking about weight in the same breath as sleep, hormones, stress, work schedules, parenting, PCOS, perimenopause, and the general chaos of being over 30. Ozempic sits right in the middle of that shift. Not as a magic wand. Not as a moral failure. More like a signal that the whole conversation is changing: appetite, blood sugar, cravings, and willpower aren’t separate worlds. They overlap. And yes, the…
The Race to Automate Everything Artificial intelligence has moved from experimentation to full-scale deployment in record time. AI-powered systems now drive financial decisions, medical recommendations, content moderation, logistics, and public services. Speed has become the dominant priority, with organizations competing to automate faster than their rivals. In this rush, software validation often takes a back seat. Features are released quickly, integrations are stacked rapidly, and testing is compressed or postponed. What looks like progress on the surface can quietly introduce fragile systems beneath. Why Untested Software Fails at Scale Automation magnifies both success and failure. A minor defect in a…
In 2026, salaries look attractive on paper, but reality often feels different. You hear a big number during the interview, feel happy about it, and then when the salary finally arrives, it’s noticeably less. Most people don’t even know why that happens. This gap between expectation and reality is exactly why a pay calculator is now so important. People don’t want assumptions anymore. They want clarity before they accept an offer, plan expenses, or commit to financial goals. What a Pay Calculator Actually Helps With? A pay calculator is not just about numbers. It’s about understanding. You enter your gross…
A suspect in the Shakahola massacre trial dramatically changed his plea and confessed to participating in the deaths and burials of more than 191 victims, most of them children. Enos Amanya, alias Hallelujah, one of 29 accused persons charged over the Shakahola killings, pleaded guilty to 191 counts of murder before the High Court in Mombasa, bringing to an end 22 months of denial since the case commenced. Court heard that the offences were committed between January 2021 and September 2023. The guilty plea marks a significant milestone for the DPP in one of Kenya’s most complex and harrowing criminal…
From sunrise, throngs of military personnel, government officials and civilians lined the route between Havana’s airport and the Armed Forces Ministry to applaud home the remains of 32 Cuban troops killed in Venezuela as they passed by in a funeral cortege. The country’s leadership – from Raul Castro to President Miguel Diaz Canel – were at the airport to receive the boxes carrying the cremated ashes of their “32 fallen heroes”. In the lobby of the ministry building, each box was draped in a Cuban flag and set next to a photograph of the respective soldier or intelligence officer beneath…