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Kenyan youth ranked among world's most mentally strong, better than many in Western nations
Amina Wako  |  Mar 07, 2025

The study, which analysed more than one million responses from internet-enabled populations in 76 countries, reveals a stark contrast between Africa a...

Trump pauses all U.S. military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Zelenskiy
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Trump criticized Zelenskiy for being insufficiently grateful for Washington's backing in the war with Russia.

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Reuters  |  Mar 03, 2025

European leaders agreed they must spend more on defence to show Trump the continent can protect itself, and the European Commission chief suggested th...

Trump threatens to withdraw support for Ukraine after clash with Zelenskiy
Reuters  |  Mar 01, 2025

Earlier, Trump told Zelenskiy that his soldiers have been unbelievably brave and that the United States wants to see an end to the fighting.

ICC prosecutor reveals threats by world leaders over Israel arrest warrants
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 06, 2024

The prosecutor expressed concern, emphasising that they must use resources wisely to look into both incriminating and exonerating evidence until they...

Putin declares national day of mourning as death toll in Moscow attack hits 115
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Camouflaged gunmen opened fire at the packed Crocus City Hall in Moscow's northern suburb of Krasnogorsk on Friday evening, ahead of a concert by Sovi...

Zelensky aide denies Ukraine link to Moscow concert hall attack
AFP  |  Mar 23, 2024

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, the deadliest in Russia in almost two decades.

Government rejects claims of Kenyans serving as mercenaries in Ukraine
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 16, 2024

In a quick rejoinder, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Singoei rejected the allegations, asserting that Kenya does not associate itself w...

Ruto, Polish President to discuss bilateral ties, Russia-Ukraine conflict
Foreign Correspondent  |  Feb 05, 2024

Polish President Andrzej Duda's objective during the tour is to promote Polish business interests and counter Russian “propaganda” on the continent.

Uncertainty hangs over Russia's account of plane crash that killed Ukrainian soldiers
Agency  |  Jan 26, 2024

Russia has blamed Ukrainian forces for downing the IL-76 transport plane over the southern Belgorod region on Wednesday.

Russia says plane carrying 65 Ukrainian soldiers crashes
Agency  |  Jan 24, 2024

Videos on social media showed a large plane, purportedly in the Belgorod region, falling from the sky on its side before crashing in a fireball.

Ukraine army holds Somalia national captured alongside Russians
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 14, 2024

The captured Somali national joins a growing list of African nationals reportedly recruited for the Russia-Ukraine war.

Four Ukrainians captured after Somali chopper crash: Kyiv
Agency  |  Jan 13, 2024

The chopper went down Wednesday with nine people aboard about 70 kilometres south-east of Dhusamareb.

From the Israel-Hamas war to African coup contagion: events that defined the world in 2023
Agency  |  Dec 31, 2023

The UN says more than 85 per cent of Gaza's 2.4 million people have fled their homes.

Russian defence minister calls to speed up bomber production
Patel Okumu  |  Oct 06, 2023

The Kremlin has announced a massive spending hike to accomodate its military needs in Ukraine as its large-scale offensive approaches its second year.

UN chief 'strongly condemns' strike on Ukraine village
Patel Okumu  |  Oct 05, 2023

The head of the United Nations "strongly condemns" a Russian strike that killed at least 51 people.

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