14 killed, 152 missing in Taiwan after barrier lake burst
At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain.
Author: Kevin Sewe
Activist Abdel Alaa freed after president Sisi pardon
Prominent Egyptian-British human rights defender Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from prison after years behind bars and reunited with his family in an emotional celebration following a long-awaited pardon by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
French media giant Canal+ takes over S.Africa’s Multichoice
French media giant Canal+ said Monday it had taken effective control of South African television and streaming company MultiChoice, creating a group present in nearly 70 countries in Africa, Europe and Asia.
Museveni formally nominated for 2026 presidential election
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been formally nominated as a candidate for the 2026 presidential elections, marking his seventh consecutive…
Ousmane Dembélé wins Ballon d’Or
Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the…
Military-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from ICC
The military-led West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal…
Botswana President declares Monday public holiday after historic gold in Tokyo
Botswana is set to celebrate a public holiday on Monday, September 29, 2025, in honor of its historic men’s 4x400m…
Lissu names Samia, 3 Kenyans and a Ugandan as witnesses in his treason charges
They include ex-Kenyan Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Uganda activist Agatha Atuhaire, who was kidnapped and tortured. Lissu has also summoned Martha Karua and activist Boniface Mwangi to testify in his trial.
Kenya Declares Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Entity
Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step to bolster national security, the Kenyan government has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood…
S.Sudan ex-VP Riek Machar in court on crimes against humanity charges
South Sudan’s opposition leader and former vice-president Riek Machar appeared in court on Monday after being charged with crimes against humanity and treason, state media showed.
