Police said the gunmen struck the churches in Kurmin Wali, Afogo ward, around 11:25 local time. Witnesses reported that the attackers were heavily armed and arrived in groups, blocking all exits and forcing congregants into the surrounding bush.
Maureen KinyanjuiMudavadi said plans were on top gear ahead of the summit, scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, describing it as a landmark event for the continent.
Bradley BosireCAF has condemned unacceptable behaviour by players and officials during the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat and is reviewing footage for possible disciplinary action, highlighting concerns over integrity and respect in African football.
Chrispho OwuorEarly official figures had put the number of dead at 21, but as rescue teams gained better access to the wreckage and hospitals confirmed fatalities, the toll rose to 39.
Chrispho OwuorThe meeting brought together senior African and international figures to consolidate ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending conflict and restoring stability in the DRC and the wider Great Lakes region.
David AbonyoA fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall has killed at least 11 people, with more than 60 missing. Rescuers are searching unstable debris amid anger over safety lapses and weak enforcement.
Chrispho OwuorThe data showed the population fell by 3.39 million to 1.405 billion in 2025, marking a faster contraction than in the previous year.
Chrispho OwuorMore than 30 are being treated for serious injuries in hospital, Spain's transport minister Oscar Puente said.
Samuel OtienoIn its advisory on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the embassy highlighted the need for heightened awareness and precaution in the wake of potential post-election unrest.
Bradley BosireThe protest came 10 days after Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was shot dead by an ICE agent during an encounter that has sparked public outrage and political fallout.
Bradley BosireThe African Union Commission Chair further reiterated the AU’s broader commitment to supporting democratic governance across the continent.
Bradley BosireThe protests, which began on 28 December over the economy, have turned into calls for the end of the rule of Iran's supreme leader.
Samuel OtienoAfrican Union (AU) officials, together with COMESA and IGAD, noted the smooth conduct at locations they monitored, but pointed to intimidation, arrests, and abductions affecting opposition figures and civil society, which they said “instilled fear and eroded public trust in the electoral process.”
Bradley BosireUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was "completely wrong", while French President Emmanuel Macron called it "unacceptable".
Samuel OtienoHis leadership journey began years earlier as commander of the National Resistance Army, which fought a prolonged guerrilla war against the government of Milton Obote and the regime that followed.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Electoral Commission, the 80-year-old president maintained a strong advantage throughout the vote count, reinforcing his grip on power since first taking office in 1986.
Maureen KinyanjuiBobi Wine also reiterated his rejection of the official election results, calling the process illegal and marred by fraud.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe torrential rains have destroyed thousands of homes, with some structures completely washed away. Among the victims is a five-year-old boy from Giyani in Limpopo. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the family to express his condolences and assess the damage in the region.
Maureen KinyanjuiAbiraterone, a drug already used for patients whose cancer has spread, will now be offered on the NHS in England to men whose disease is still confined but carries a high risk of progressing.
Maureen KinyanjuiEarlier this week, The Gambia’s foreign minister Dawda Jallow said Myanmar had executed “genocidal policies” with the aim of erasing the Rohingya. Jallow told the court the minority had faced decades of abuse, including propaganda campaigns, before the army’s 2017 crackdown forced hundreds of thousands to flee to Bangladesh.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe US embassy in Pretoria warned that the presence of Iranian warships went beyond a neutral stance, describing it as a “choice to stand with Iran” rather than a demonstration of non-alignment.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a video statement issued on Saturday, a police spokesperson said the force had decided to address the matter after the allegations gained traction across different online platforms.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe protests began on December 28, 2025 over rising prices and economic hardship but quickly evolved into a nationwide movement demanding the resignation of Supreme Leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
Maureen KinyanjuiUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair are among the founding members of the so-called “Board of Peace.” The White House confirmed that Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner will also sit on the founding executive board, which is expected to manage Gaza’s immediate needs and reconstruction plans.
Maureen KinyanjuiAbdullahi’s courageous stand earned him several high-profile awards. In 2019, then-US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo presented him with the International Religious Freedom Award.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe announcement coincided with a visit by a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers to Greenland. The 11-member group, including Republicans and Democrats, met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenlandic leaders, and local members of parliament. Senator Chris Coons, who led the delegation, said the goal was to understand local perspectives and report back to Washington “to lower the temperature”.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Prize Committee said Mahamat’s leadership was instrumental in preserving peace in Chad while allowing thousands of Sudanese refugees to find safety in the country’s eastern regions. The organisation highlighted his efforts to maintain national cohesion and to use dialogue as a key strategy in resolving disputes.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a letter shared on social media by the White House, Trump offered his personal mediation to “responsibly resolve the question of 'The Nile Water Sharing' once and for all.” Trump praised Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, highlighting his role as an ally and noting his contribution in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Pan-African Solidarity Group, in a statement issued on January 16, called for the immediate release of opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine from house arrest, and highlighted widespread intimidation, abductions, and alleged electoral manipulation.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe African Union has congratulated Algeria on launching the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, citing major benefits for geospatial data, disaster response and Agenda 2063 development goals across Africa.
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