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U.S. Sanctions Rwanda Defence Forces, Four Senior Officials Over Alleged Support to M23 in DRC

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and four of its senior officials for allegedly supporting, training, and fighting …

International

Mugabe Son’s House Shooting Accused to Seek Bail Amid Missing Firearm Controversy

Zimbabwean nationals Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze are set to seek bail at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.The two made a brief appearance …

International

Kenya Explains Stance on the Iran -US war.

Kenya has formally clarified its position on the rapidly escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, stating that it will not take …

International

Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles Downed by Friendly Fire in Kuwait

Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air-defense systems in a friendly-fire incident that occurred around 11:03 p.m. …

Health

SHA System Breakdown Disrupts Healthcare Across the Country

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has confirmed that a major digital systems outage has disrupted essential healthcare services nationwide after its key service provider …

International

RUTO CONDEMNS MISSILE STRIKES ON GULF REGION, CALLS FOR DE-ESCALATION.

President William Ruto has strongly condemned the missile strikes targeting American bases in the Gulf region, stating that the regionalisation of the conflict poses …

Health

Duale Signs 2025/26 Performance Contracts, to ensure Accountability in Health Sector.

Aden Duale has signed the Ministry of Health’s Performance Contracts for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting the tone for stricter accountability, disciplined spending, and …

International

Israeli Defense Minister Says Khamenei Was Killed in the “Opening Blow” of Military Operation Against Iran

 Jerusalem / Tehran / Global: In a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly …

International

Iranians React to Khamenei’s Death: Hope, Fear, Joy and Sorrow Across a Nation Divided

As word spread on February 28–March 1, 2026 that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint U.S.–Israeli military operation, Iranians’ …

International

A Long and Contested Rule: Who Was Ali Khamenei?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became Iran’s Supreme Leader in 1989, succeeding Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini shortly after the founder of the Islamic Republic died. The Supreme …