Global Affairs
27 killed in two South Africa mass shootings
Seventeen people were killed and 15 others injured when eight gunmen stormed a bar near Johannesburg on Saturday evening.
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
Probe launched after 17 killed in South Africa tavern shooting
Police say the victims included 13 men and four women, who were declared dead at the scene.
Global Affairs
US rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days
"I'm rejecting their deal," the president told reporters at the White House on Saturday.
East African Bloc
Ethiopia army chief links new rebel alliance to foreign powers
Speaking through the Ethiopian Army’s media outlet, Birhanu said Ethiopia’s adversaries had changed their approach, turning to financial support and intelligence operations to fuel internal conflict and interfe...
Global Affairs
Lula targets Brazil's online betting industry ahead of election
Lula signed the provisional order on Friday, introducing measures that "prohibits all sports betting and online casinos".
Africa
New Ghana transport rules target preaching, hawking in moving buses
The restriction is being brought into sharper focus following the introduction of Ghana’s 2026 Road Traffic Regulations in May and a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Transport Ministry this month.
Global Affairs
Iran offers US seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the proposal while speaking to reporters at the United Nations in New York, saying Tehran had sent the plan to the US through Qatar. He said the reopening of the key...
Africa
Ruto tours Dangote plant as Kenya prepares to break ground on Lamu refinery
During the tour, Ruto pointed to the scale of the Nigerian facility, which has the capacity to refine 700,000 barrels of crude oil every day.
Global Affairs
Kenya, Mauritius seek stronger economic links to unlock opportunities
The two countries already have established commercial links, although merchandise trade remains relatively modest compared with the broader investment relationship
Global Affairs
Zelensky puts Kenya on list of 47 nations linked to Russia’s war effort
The Ukrainian president said the countries on his list were spread across Africa, Asia and other parts of the world, with their citizens allegedly being recruited or otherwise pulled into Russia’s military acti...
East African Bloc
Uganda's opposition chief Besigye’s only grandson Righteous Ariho dies aged 6
Adam, who is Besigye’s son, described Rai as his beloved and only firstborn child as he shared the news of his death.
Global Affairs
Iran: Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 7 days if US accepts conditions
Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that an average of 20.7 million barrels of crude oil, condensate, and petroleum products passed through the strait each day in 2024. That represent...