Amnesty warns children in Haiti falling prey to gang violence
Girls were also victims of abductions, rape and other sexual assaults during gang attacks on neighborhoods, or after groups took control of areas, Amnesty said.
Author: Wadh Kassim
CAK Approves Metal Cans & Closures Acquisition Of Assets From Nampak Kenya
The deal will see Metal Cans and Closures Kenya Limited expand its business by venturing into the production of food cans, crown caps, and shoe polish containers.
Kenya Ranked 121 Out Of 180 Corrupt Countries In Africa According To TI Data
The country scored 32 out of 100, showing a slight improvement from 31 points in 2023. However, this score is still below both the Sub-Saharan African average of 33 points and the global average of 43 points.
Trump Says Gaza Would be ‘Turned Over’ to US by Israel
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Gaza would be “turned over” by Israel to the United States when the conflict is over, and no soldiers would be needed for his subsequent takeover and redevelopment plan.
Tunisia President Fires Finance Minister
Tunisian President Kais Saied has fired his finance minister, Sihem Boughdiri Nemsia, and appointed Michket Slama Khaldi, a magistrate, to the role.
M23, Rwanda Troops Launch Fresh East DR Congo Offensive
Just days after capturing the strategic city of Goma in neighbouring North Kivu, the M23 armed group had declared a unilateral humanitarian “ceasefire” to take effect from Tuesday.
Aga Khan, leader of Ismaili Muslims, Passes Away at 88
The Aga Khan, imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid foundation, died Tuesday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced.
US aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump’s purge
The agency said in a statement on its website that the staff leave will begin shortly before midnight on February 7 and will concern “all USAID direct hire personnel… with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions, core leadership and specially designated programs.”
Sudan paramilitaries shell hospital as violence rages nationwide
Shelling by Sudanese paramilitaries killed five people outside one of the last functioning hospitals in Khartoum’s twin city Omdurman Tuesday, with medical sources reporting escalating violence across the war-torn country.
Former US President Biden Signs With Talent Agency CAA
Joe Biden has signed with the powerhouse talent agency CAA, joining its star-studded ranks of Hollywood actors and sports legends as the former US president explores what comes after the White House.
