February 26, 2026
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Russia, Ukraine Exchange Bodies of Killed Soldiers
Hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been killed in the four-year war, triggered when Moscow launched its full-scale offensive against Ukraine in February 2022.
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Kenyan Arrested for Trafficking Men to Russian Army
Kenyan police have arrested a key figure in a network that sent more than 1,000 Kenyans to Russia, where many were forcibly conscripted into the army and sent to Ukraine.
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Kenya administers first HIV prevention shots
Lenacapavir, taken twice a year, has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent, though it is technically a chemical drug rather than a vaccine because it does not…
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EU to Respond to Abortion Aid Scheme Petition
Launched last year, the “My Voice, My Choice” campaign urged Brussels to help women from EU countries where abortion is not readily available to undergo the procedure elsewhere in the bloc.
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At Least 25 Killed in Jihadist Attacks in Northeast Nigeria
The attacks in the towns of Madagali and Hong in the border region with Cameroon, were attributed to Boko Haram jihadists, whose fighters have been active in the area since the group began its violent insurgency…
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AI-Driven tool launched for farmers to choose survival crops for 2026 planting
With Kenyan food prices climbing and shortages mounting following an agricultural season marred by crop losses to weather, Farmer service FarmBizAfrica has today launched the most complete AI-driven tool to help farmers double their incomes…
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BBN Workers Strike Over Delayed Salaries as EACOP Project Controversy Deepens
The strike began on Wednesday evening when they downed tools. Many of the workers were seen carrying banners with the inscription “We want our rights. Beware of Conmen”
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Export ban sparks rush to process lithium in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s ban on raw lithium exports is forcing Chinese miners to rethink their strategy, speeding up plans to process the metal locally instead of shipping it to China’s vast rechargeable battery industry.
