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.
Category: Africa
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 in 2009.
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…
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.
Tanzania Sounds Alarm Over Severe Flu, COVID‑19, Dengue, and Cholera Outbreaks
The Ministry urged citizens to take preventive measures such as covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, frequent handwashing with soap and running water or using sanitizers, avoiding unnecessary crowding, and wearing masks when symptomatic or in crowded areas.
Tahadhari yatolewa ongezeko la Influenza na COVID-19 nchini Tanzania
Kwa mujibu wa taarifa hiyo, mafua makali ya Influenza na UVIKO-19 huambukizwa kupitia majimaji yanayotoka kwenye mfumo wa njia ya hewa ya mgonjwa, ambayo husambaa wakati wa kukohoa, kupiga chafya au kuzungumza.Vilevile, maambukizi yanaweza kutokea kwa kugusa mazingira yaliyochafuliwa na majimaji hayo.
Besigye Lawyers protest trial delay as opposition leader’s health declines
Dr. Besigye was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in November 2024 and deported to Uganda, and is now facing charges related to illegal firearm possession and alleged plans to overthrow the government.
UN condemns death of Cameroon opposition figure in custody
The United Nations said Friday it was “appalled” by the death in custody of Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane, who had been arrested in late October.
Somaliland Pins Hopes on Critical Mineral Gold Rush
Officials in the breakaway territory of northern Somalia say there is an abundance of critical minerals in its ground, and potentially billions of barrels of oil, and they hope that Israel’s move to recognise Somaliland’s independence in December could unlock an influx of investment.
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo army drone strike
The attack happened near Rubaya, in North Kivu, at around 3 a.m. (0100 GMT), and came after several days of sustained drone attacks on the area by the Congolese army.
