Ruto also urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to benefit from free outpatient services available in public, private, and...

In January, Zanzibar welcomed 84,069 visitors, followed by 82,750 in February and 60,345 in March. International arrivals peaked mid-year, reaching 98...

The US embassy could not confirm whether any specific applicant's information was compromised, but urged all e-visa users to stay vigilant for signs o...

The newly created Senate will include at least 25 members, drawn from sitting MPs, presidential appointees, and ex officio members such as former pres...

The new rule applies to all foreign workers in the kingdom and is part of ongoing labour reforms following changes to the Kafala system, which governs...

Elephants continue to face serious threats as poachers target their tusks, which fetch between Sh129,284 and Sh387,854 per kilogramme on black markets...

The move comes after the SMPS flagged more than 30,000 abusive posts since the start of the year, highlighting the growing challenge of keeping footba...

The Games will open on Friday, July 14 and close on Sunday, July 30, making them the largest in Olympic history, with 36 sports across 51 disciplines...

The seized drugs had been confiscated from one Mumbi Mwaura, who was convicted by the Busia Law Court on March 18, 2025.

In a rare statement on X on Wednesday, Herzog denounced the incident, criticising violence targeting both civilians and Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) s...

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the accusations, fuelled by US President Donald Trump's announcement that no American officials would attend th...

The Tanzanian Parliament is set to approve the appointment later on Thursday following Suluhu's decisive win in the October 29 polls.

Zarika, 40, is set to face Tanzanian Halima Vunajebi in the super featherweight division, while Okwiri, 39, will test his strength against Uganda's Mu...

According to the EU Naval Force, by the time the naval teams boarded the dhow, the pirates had abandoned it, leaving the original crew onboard.

According to prosecutors, Sylvia and her son took advantage of former President Ali Bongo's weakened health after his 2018 stroke to influence the pre...

According to Captain Paul Forjoe, a retired pilot and aviation engineer who led the investigation, the 12-year-old Chinese-made Harbin Z-9 helicopter...

Shanta Gold has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for the Kakamega project, a...

The decision, announced on Tuesday during the ongoing COP30 summit in Belem, Brazil, saw Ethiopia beat Nigeria in the race to represent the continent...

The AU says more than half of Africans now live in countries spending more on debt repayments than on social services, calling for urgent G20-led refo...

Gaddafi walked free after paying $900,000 (Sh116.2 million) in bail, ending what he described as "a 10-year nightmare."

Partnerships with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) contributed nearly...

Additional reports state that she was taken back to Tonka over the weekend and shot execution-style in the town square, with some of her relatives wat...

Over the weekend, President Samia Suluhu Hassan extended an olive branch to opposition leaders, calling for dialogue following last month's disputed g...

Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants clashed in the village of Dogon Chiku near lake Chad on Sunday, as the two faction...

The payment, confirmed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was reportedly sent directly to...

Fueled by national pride and months of intensive training, Team Kenya is ready to make history at the 100th anniversary of the Deaflympics in Tokyo.

TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael accuses Ethiopia’s federal government of blocking Pretoria Agreement talks, stalling troop withdrawals, and unde...

Former First Lady Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin face graft charges in Gabon but remain in London, claiming the trial is politically driven.

Jacob Zuma’s daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla denies terrorism and public violence charges, while her family calls the trial a politically motivated at...

Ethiopia is mourning the loss of Professor Lapiso G. Delebo, a historian whose research and teachings shaped generations and celebrated the nation’s r...

The new FIFA Fund for Professional Players aims to protect footballers from unpaid wages, improve working conditions, and provide a platform for playe...

Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...

Despite urging dialogue and reconciliation, President Samia’s government continues to detain key opposition leaders, fueling doubts over her commitmen...

The Morans went unbeaten in Harare, defeating Zimbabwe Cheetahs 14-0 in the final to claim the Zambezi 7s crown without conceding a point.

His funeral is set for Monday at Abu Aisha Mosque in Amman, followed by burial at Umm Al-Qutain Cemetery.

With only 12 opposition MPs in a 396-member House, analysts warn of weakened debate and limited oversight.

Internal UK documents reveal officials chose minimal action despite warnings of mass killings and sexual violence in El Fasher.

Medics accuse Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces of mass killings and body-burnings in El Fasher, calling for urgent international investigations as tens of...

According to the report, while many of these pesticides are considered dangerous for use in Europe, they are still legally produced and sold to other...

According to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, Somalia ranked seventh in 2024 among countries most impacted by terrorism, with Al Shabaab responsible f...

The Basin, which stretches across six Central African nations, plays a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide and regulating global temperatures, maki...

Vodacom, which is majority-owned by Britain's Vodafone, did not reveal the settlement amount but said the cost would be reflected in its financial res...

According to Cong, RSF drone attacks on border-adjacent oil facilities in Port Sudan and Heglig in May and August caused oil spills, shutdowns and env...

PIN reported that the five-day nationwide internet blackout, between October 29 and November 3, cost Tanzania about $72 million (Sh9.3 billion), trans...

The world is "very likely" to surpass the 1.5°C threshold within the next decade, a point scientists say could trigger irreversible damage to the plan...

The crisis is being driven by conflict, displacement, poor access to aid, economic hardship, floods and weak community coping mechanisms.

The university described Chebet as an inspiration to Kenyans for her dedication and achievements.

The RSF announced that its air defence system successfully targeted the Ilyushin aircraft, which it alleged belonged to the Islamic Movement Army, aft...

The petitioners contend that Ali's nomination is unconstitutional, given his advanced age and apparent physical frailty, which they maintain make him...

Further, Swissaid accused the Gulf nation of acting as "a global hub for gold of dubious origin," with much of the Sudanese gold allegedly linked to t...