In response to the worsening security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), President William Ruto of Kenya, who is the current chair of the East African Community (EAC), has called for an urgent summit to address the escalating conflict. The move comes as tensions between the M23 rebels and the Armed Forces…
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Nearly 1,000 Immigration Arrests as Trump’s Deportation Promise Intensifies.
Nearly 1,000 arrests were made in a single day as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ramped up its efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations. The crackdown took place on Sunday, with ICE focusing its efforts on several key locations, including the sanctuary city of Chicago, as well as areas…
Lightning Strike Leaves 12 Kirinya Prison Inmates Hospitalized.
On January 26, 2025, a sudden lightning strike at Kirinya Prison left 12 inmates hospitalized, with three of them suffering from serious burns. The incident occurred while the prisoners were attending general Sunday prayers at the facility. According to reliable sources, the lightning struck as the inmates gathered for their regular religious service, causing…
Congo Rebels Close In on Eastern City of Goma, Forcing Thousands to Flee.
The M23 rebel group has intensified its advance on the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), creating widespread panic and forcing over 100,000 people to flee their homes. The insurgents have made significant progress in recent days, with heavy fighting erupting on Thursday in Sake, a town just 20 kilometers from Goma, the region’s…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Colombia Following Denial of Deportation Flights.
US President Donald Trump has announced a decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from Colombia, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry to two US military planes carrying deported migrants. Trump stated that the tariffs would be implemented “immediately,” with plans to escalate them to 50% in…
UNEB Directs Schools to Clear Arrears to Access 2024 PLE Results.
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has instructed all schools with outstanding balances to clear their arrears before they can access the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule confirmed that the board has identified numerous schools with unpaid invoices, some dating back to as far as 2017. Kalule explained that…
Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos Warns of Fraudsters Exploiting Her Image.
Namibia’s former First Lady, Monica Geingos, has issued a video message to warn the public about fraudsters using her name and likeness in fraudulent schemes. The manipulated videos, which have been circulating on social media for some time, falsely depict Geingos promoting a foreign exchange (forex) investment opportunity. The fraudsters are using her image to…
Trump’s Warning to Global Business Leaders at Davos: “Make in America or Face Tariffs”.
In one of his first major speeches as President of the United States, Donald Trump addressed global business and political leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, making bold statements about his “America First” policy. Trump sent a strong message to businesses worldwide, telling them that if they do not manufacture their…
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