Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East.

EBDA believes that its performance in 2024 exceeded expectations, and the association is optimistic about achieving even greater success in 2025.

The ceasefire deal took effect after a nearly three-hour delay, pausing a war that has brought seismic political change to the Middle East and giving hope to Gaza's 2.3 million people, many of whom have been displaced several times.

The three-stage agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the United States, and comes just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

The violence has been intensifying, with dozens of people killed in ethnically targeted attacks in Al-Jazirah State, located in south eastern Sudan.

Hamas said it was committed to the ceasefire but that it had been unable so far to provide the hostage list for "technical field reasons", without elaborating.

Lamu Port General Manager Vincent Sidai welcomed the development, calling it a positive indicator for the facility’s future.

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission apprehended the suspects following an investigation into procurement malpractices.

The KNBS report shows that 46.4 per cent of Kenyans have no information about the initiative, with only 53.5 per cent being aware of it.

There have been signs TikTok could make a comeback under Trump, who has said he wants to pursue a "political resolution" of the issue.

The presence of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and his followers caused confusion and panic, prompting the evacuation of Pastor Dorcas who was hastily escorted from the venue by her aides.

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffic flow.

Yoon's conservative People Power Party called the court's decision to extend his detention on Sunday a "great pity".

Congo's justice ministry said in a statement on Saturday that it had instructed the public prosecutor to open a court case against those responsible for the "misappropriation of public funds".

The UN World Food Programme has said it has enough food ready to feed more than a million people for three months.

Compared to other regions, youths from the African continent were also ranked as the most pessimistic about economic opportunities in their respective countries.

Calls are being made for people to return to positive traditional practices that helped conserve the environment, as highlighted during this year's National Defence College (NDC) Cultural Day held at the Uhuru Gardens National Museum and Monument.

The PSC's Annual Compliance Report for the Financial Year 2023-2024 revealed that these 449 workers made up 52.3 per cent of all employees identified with fraudulent certificates.

The inferno caused by a suspected gas explosion engulfed several businesses and shops in the market area, sennding residents into panic as fire engines worked to contain the blaze.

Prof. Midamba, who had previously served as Vice-Chancellor at KCA University for over a decade, will serve a three-year term as Chairperson.

The blackouts began on Monday after drone attacks on Merowe Dam, the country's largest, affected Sudan's northern state, while a technical issue affected the River Nile and Red Sea states.

Nyong’o had called on Koome to urgently intervene in the long-delayed murder case of Baby Samantha Pendo, a six-month-old who was brutally killed during post-election protests in 2017.

The IMF's role in Ethiopia's debt overhaul has come under criticism from some quarters, including from World Bank staff, who questioned the conclusions reached by the Fund's debt sustainability assessment in an internal document last year.

Reports indicate that Ahmed will meet with ambassadors from the international community in Kenya to discuss political issues affecting Somalia.

It targeted children aged between 3 and 59 months, who were administered a combination of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine.

He underscored that it was wrong for citizens to remain mum as their resources are mismanaged and bad leadership prevails.

The heartbreak only grew when her baby struggled to feed—a simple act every mother cherishes. The realisation that she had to express milk manually was overwhelming, particularly in a home without electricity.

A Gazette Notice published in the Kenya Gazette on January 15, 2025, revealed that 11 vacancies for the Court of Appeal and five vacancies for the High Court have been officially revoked.

Fazam Football Academy, located in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is on a mission to fill the gap in player development in Kenyan football. With over 60 young players enrolled and an ambitious plan to expand to 600 by June, the academy is focused on providing quality coaching, instilling strong character, and offering a platform for players to progress to top-tier Kenyan football clubs. Established by Feisal Mohamed, the academy has quickly gained attention for its commitment to fostering talent and promoting community engagement.