The new allegations were added to a case that already accuses Maduro of narco-terrorism, drug trafficking and weapons-related offences. US prosecutors filed the additional charges last week, claiming that Maduro and Flores were involved in a system of violent repression in Venezuela.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKhan, who became the ICC's third prosecutor in 2021, was removed after 82 member states voted in favour of his dismissal during a special session held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGuo Wengui, a former property magnate who later emerged as a fierce critic of China's Communist Party, was sentenced in New York after being convicted of racketeering, fraud and money laundering.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBeyond London and New York, the government allocated Sh150 million for refurbishment works in Addis Ababa. Renovation projects in Lusaka and Kinshasa each received Sh120 million.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFIFA says a website payment glitch briefly issued World Cup tickets without payment to about 60 fans. The tickets were later cancelled, and FIFA asked the supporters to pay the full amount within seven days.
By Bradley BosireThe ban will not affect essential workers or New Yorkers needing to travel due to emergencies, according to Mamdani.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, 41-year-old Tobias Otieno admitted to stealing about Sh52.7 million from the Town of Wallkill.
By Samuel OtienoSince the Code Blue emergency was declared on January 19, which eased entry rules at homeless shelters, about 1,400 people have been moved indoors for protection from the elements.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a customer notice, the airline said the cancellations affect four flights scheduled between January 24 and January 25, citing safety concerns linked to deteriorating weather conditions in the two U.S. cities.
By Bradley Bosire"I'm innocent. I'm a decent man. I'm still the president of Venezuela. I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was captured at my home in Caracas," he said in Spanish as he appeared before New York federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
By Samuel OtienoThe watch, which had remained in the Straus family, was sold at Henry Aldridge and Son Auctioneers in Devizes, Wiltshire, on Saturday.
By Samuel OtienoMamdani’s win is historic on several fronts — he will be the first Muslim to lead the city, the first mayor born in Africa, and the youngest elected since 1892. When he entered the contest, he had no strong party backing, no major donors and very little visibility.
By Rose AchiengMamdani, the Democratic nominee, is leading in opinion surveys. Cuomo, who served as governor and entered the race as an Independent after losing the Democratic primary, sits in second place. Curtis Sliwa, the Republican challenger, trails in third. Yet Trump did not endorse Sliwa, instead cautioning that backing him would benefit Mamdani.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAdams, who became mayor of the largest US city in 2022 as a Democrat, has become a divisive figure due to his legal issues and his cooperation with Trump.
By Rose AchiengThe Head of State said he looks forward to “advocating reform of the global financial system, fair development finance, a more inclusive UN, and stronger global climate action.”
By Rose AchiengThe bus apparently lost control on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Buffalo, with passengers being ejected as the windows shattered
By Rose AchiengHe was reportedly wearing a 20-pound (9kg) metallic necklace, which triggered a fatal incident due to the machine’s powerful magnetic field.
By Brenda SockyZohran’s campaign gained momentum in recent weeks through an aggressive grassroots strategy that included door-to-door outreach, digital organising, and targeted mobilisation of younger voters.
By Rose Achieng