Covid-19 variants Stories

Study finds Kenyans losing immunity against new, highly mutated Covid-19 variants.
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

As the virus continues to evolve, the study warns that many Kenyans remain vulnerable to severe outcomes from new variants.

Ex-France, Real Madrid defender Varane announces retirement
Reuters  |  Sep 25, 2024

Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31

Ministry of Health boosts mpox preparedness amid new variant concerns
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 12, 2024

Two new suspected cases of Mpox were then reported in Mombasa and Kilifi, bringing the total number of cases in Kenya to three.

President Kiir to meet Kagame,Tshisekedi over DRC conflict
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 05, 2024

Intense fighting between the Congolese army and resurgent M23 rebels has displaced thousands in the North Kivu Province.

Kagame accuses Burundi counterpart of lying about DRC military deployment
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2024

The situation unfolded in October 2023, with reports suggesting that Burundi quietly dispatched 1,000 soldiers near Goma, eastern DRC, purportedly to...

African leaders in solidarity with Russia after ISIS terror attack
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, Mali, and the Comoros are among the countries that have condemned the attack by the Islamic State.

Burundi blames Rwanda after RED-Tabara rebels kill nine
Amina Wako  |  Feb 26, 2024

Rwanda, led by President Paul Kagame, has in the past denied accusations of supporting the RED-Tabara and the M23 rebels.

Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions
Mercy Asamba  |  Feb 23, 2024

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.

Burundi closes border with Rwanda as conflict between the two countries escalate
Foreign Correspondent  |  Jan 12, 2024

A new conflict with significant regional implications is escalating between Burundi and Rwanda. Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour’...

Spanish and Mexican leagues to release VAR conversations from 2024
Agency  |  Dec 21, 2023

The idea is that VAR be "capable of harmonising decision criteria and therefore reducing recurring controversies" regarding its use, said FMF presiden...

VAR controversies prompt calls for action in Premier League
Agency  |  Nov 10, 2023

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta launched a blistering attack on the decision to let Newcastle's goal stand after his team's 1-0 defeat last weekend, labelli...

Postecoglou blasts VAR after nine-man Spurs beaten by Chelsea
Agency  |  Nov 07, 2023

But with Chelsea also having three goals chalked off by VAR, Postecoglou was left infuriated by the amount of time spent waiting for decisions to be m...

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