According to organisers, the 2026 IGAD Media Awards will be hosted in Uganda, continuing the tradition of rotating the ceremony across member states.

The blaze, which erupted at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in the Tai Po district, has been described as the deadliest in the city in more than 70...

The debate features live fact-checking, with a male and female anchor from a local media house moderating the discussion to ensure statements are veri...

Meanwhile, a separate storm, Cyclone Ditwah, also hit Sri Lanka last week, with heavy rains now moving towards southern India.

The war in Sudan has killed more than 40,000 people, displaced over 14 million, and pushed parts of the country into famine, creating one of the world...

More than 500 recruits completed the course in Cairo in March, with new groups joining the two-month training exercise in September.

The early release deadline is intended to give national squads enough time to assemble and finalise preparations ahead of the tournament, which runs f...

The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unpreceden...

Guinea-Bissau's military took over the country on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process and imposing a curfew.

The entirety of Gaza's population now lives below the poverty line, with per-capita GDP plunging to $161 (Sh20,899), unemployment soaring to 80 per ce...

President Bola Tinubu directed the army and police to bring in an additional 20,000 officers, adding to the 30,000 he ordered on Sunday when he redepl...

He clarified that the government will not revoke refugee status from those who have already obtained it, but will not accept new arrivals from the aff...

The UN estimates that rebuilding homes, roads, hospitals, and other basic services in Gaza will cost more than Sh 9.1 trillion ($70 billion) and will...

According to WFP projections, around 15,000 people in Borno could face "catastrophic hunger" or "famine-like conditions" next year.

Mahmoud also urged reforms in international finance to make it easier and cheaper for African countries to access loans and funding.

Technical experts are currently deliberating on specific gaps in protection, education and livelihoods, with their recommendations set to be endorsed...

On Sunday, Sudan's military leader, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, dismissed the US-led ceasefire proposal, accusing the Quad of taking sides and presen...

The election will take place on Friday during the 34th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London, where member states will select the 40 Council m...

The global rugby body also confirmed that the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year will be announced on Tuesday, November 25, celebrating the best male...

Guinea-Bissau has experienced repeated instability since gaining independence from Portugal more than 50 years ago, including multiple coups and attem...

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across...

The legendary singer, actor, and cultural ambassador behind ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ and ‘Many Rivers to Cross’ died at 81, his family revealing he suc...

Earlier on Monday, Kenya's Viola Jelimo added a bronze to the country’s medal tally in the women's 5,000m, finishing in 17:26.83.

Tchiroma, a former minister and once a close ally of President Biya, has declared himself the rightful winner of the October 12 vote and vowed to reje...

The Quad—comprising the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—has spent over two years trying to end the war and revive Sudan’s...

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

The finals will consist of four groups of four teams, with each group playing a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to...

Zuma-Sambudla has consistently denied the allegations, with her lawyer calling the case weak and her family labeling it a politically motivated attack...

Uganda to ship 200,000 tonnes of milk and dairy products to Nigeria after Kenya’s restrictions, opening a new regional market and easing domestic trad...

Kidnappings for ransom have become an increasing threat to schools in Nigeria, particularly in the north-central and northwestern regions.

Kenya storms Tokyo Deaflympics with 10 medals so far, led by Lucas Wandia’s historic 3,000m steeplechase gold and Elikana Rono’s 800m title defence.

Guinea-Bissau has a long history of political instability, with multiple coups and attempted takeovers since gaining independence from Portugal more t...

According to the Africa CDC, nine cases had been reported by November 14, with clinical samples tested by official government laboratories confirming...

The changes, announced in a televised address from State House in Chamwino on Monday, reflect Samia's commitment to stronger governance, youth empower...

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024, has been living in exile in India, which has declined requests to extradite her.

PS Omollo has urged Kenyans to report any suspicious cyber-related activity to the relevant authorities, including the Directorate of Criminal Investi...

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.