UGANDA MILITARY SHUTS DOWN NTVU, SPARK TV AND DAILY MONITOR
Uganda’s military has shut down the operations of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor after armed soldiers raided the Kampala headquarters of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda following an order issued by Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The operation, carried out early Sunday at the media company’s offices in Namuwongo, disrupted […]
RUTO ATTENDS MADAGASCAR’S 66TH INDEPENDENCE DAY
President William Ruto on Friday joined Madagascar in marking the country’s 66th Independence Day during an official state visit to Antananarivo, becoming the first Kenyan Head of State to undertake an official visit to the island nation since it gained independence in 1960. The Independence Day celebrations were held at the Barea Mahamasina Stadium and […]
FIVE KILLED IN FRESH LEBANON STRIKES
At least five people were killed in a fresh wave of Israeli air and drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanese state media, in one of the first major violations reported since Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group agreed to a renewed ceasefire. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) said the strikes […]
HORMUZ SHIPPING BEGINS TO RECOVER
Commercial shipping has begun returning to the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending weeks of military confrontation, marking the first signs of recovery along one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. Vessel-tracking data showed oil tankers resuming passage through the strait within […]
PAKISTAN WELCOMES US–IRAN DEAL TO REOPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ, HIGHLIGHTS DIPLOMATIC BREAKTHROUGH
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could ease regional tensions and stabilise global energy and trade routes. In a statement issued after the announcement of the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding, Sharif said […]
IRAN CRITICISES WORLD CUP TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AFTER OPENING MATCH DRAW
Iran criticised the logistical arrangements surrounding their FIFA World Cup campaign after drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in their opening Group G match. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had faced significant travel disruptions and administrative challenges that affected both its preparation and post-match recovery. He described Iran as “the most oppressed” team at […]
RED CROSS WARNS THAT CONGO’S EBOLA OUTBREAK HAS YET TO REACH ITS PEAK
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has not yet reached its peak, raising concerns that the health crisis could continue for as long as a year. Speaking on the state of the outbreak, IFRC operations manager […]
PRESIDENT RUTO ARRIVES IN FRANCE FOR THE G7 SUMMIT.
Kenya’s President William Ruto is in Évian, France, for the annual G7 summit, where he will present African perspectives on reshaping global finance and spurring economic development. The President and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived ahead of the three-day gathering, which begins on June 15 all the way to June 17. He was invited by […]
Explainer: Inside the U.S. Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has moved to block maritime traffic linked to Iran through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and raising fears of economic disruption and renewed conflict in the Middle East. The decision follows failed negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with U.S. President Donald Trump ordering the measures as part of a broader […]
EAC Integration: Regional Leaders Harmonize Trade Policies
Leaders from the East African Community (EAC) gathered in Arusha this March 2026 to finalize new trade harmonization policies aimed at removing non-tariff barriers. The move is expected to significantly boost regional trade and facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services across the 8-member bloc, with Kenya taking a lead role in the transition.
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Preparations Intensify
Preparations are in high gear for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, serving as a critical platform for brand showcasing and investor-startup matching. The summit continues to drive the ‘Silicon Savannah’ narrative, highlighting Kenya’s vibrant tech ecosystem and growing influence in the global digital economy.