Global Affairs
Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in drug case
According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang that imported ingredients used to make drugs with the intent of selling them.
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
USS Ross docks in Mombasa after Iran operation: What you need to know
Since April, the destroyer has been deployed in the US Fifth Fleet Area of Operations, where it has supported Operation Epic Fury and the US blockade against Iran.
Global Affairs
Trump orders 90-day review of protections for grey and Mexican wolves
Trump's order described ranchers as playing a "vital role" in the US food supply chain and American cultural heritage, while pointing to falling livestock numbers and rising demand for beef.
Global Affairs
WHO warehouse destroyed in Ukraine airstrike, third hit in three months
WHO said the latest strike occurred early Thursday in the Kyiv region, destroying one of its main storage facilities holding medical supplies meant for people living in frontline and hard-to-reach areas.
Africa
UN backs move to redraw world map and give Africa its true size
The decision by the UN General Assembly is not binding, meaning countries and organisations are not legally required to immediately change the maps they use. However, the vote is expected to encourage instituti...
Africa
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria
Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said its network of volunteers and human rights defenders reported that several people in Okrika died after inhaling fumes from what is locally known as "Indorama fuel".
East African Bloc
Air Tanzania suspends Moscow service from September 4
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) said the decision was reached after a routine assessment of the conditions under which the route is being operated.
Global Affairs
UN warns nearly 9 in 10 air pollution deaths hit poorer countries
The warning, highlights the unequal burden of air pollution as governments work towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to create a healthier, more sustainable world by 2030
East African Bloc
What is Museveni afraid of? Karua demands answers over Besigye detention
Karua said Besigye’s long stay in detention had not only separated him from his family and supporters but had also affected those who have stood by him, including members of his legal team.
Africa
AU, US reaffirm strategic partnership as leaders push for peace in Africa
The AU Commission chairperson said the relationship should deliver tangible benefits for both sides.The US official reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Africa, saying the continent remains a priority for the...
Global Affairs
More than 80 migrants feared dead after 27-day Atlantic ordeal
The boat is believed to have left The Gambia in West Africa in early August carrying 127 people. Human rights activist Helena Maleno Garzón, founder of Spanish charity Caminando Fronteras, said 83 people had di...
Global Affairs
‘Supersized’ El Niño could stretch into 2027, World Meteorological Organization warns
In an update issued on Thursday, the agency said El Niño is expected to reach very strong intensity before peaking towards the end of 2026, with its climate impacts likely to continue well into 2027.