Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome has strongly rejected recent allegations of bribery and corruption within the judiciary, stating that no one has ever attempted to bribe her during her tenure. Koome, who is the country’s first female Chief Justice, spoke candidly about the accusations that have been circulating in the media, including the term…
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Trump Appoints Key Figures for Border Enforcement as Democrats Oppose Deportation Plans.
In a series of key appointments, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined his administration’s approach to immigration and foreign relations, with several high-profile figures taking prominent roles. Among the most significant of these is the announcement that Tom Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), will serve as the “border tsar” under…
Trump Allies Back Rick Scott for Senate Leader, as House Control Hangs in the Balance.
The race to become the next leader of the U.S. Senate is intensifying, with Florida Senator Rick Scott emerging as the clear frontrunner for the role, backed by a powerful network of allies loyal to President Donald Trump. Although Trump himself has yet to officially endorse any candidate for Senate leadership, his influential supporters are…
MP Francis Zaake Says He Chose Not to Fight Back After Being Attacked by Anthony Akol.
Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Zaake is recovering in Nsambya Hospital, Kampala, after suffering multiple injuries from an altercation with fellow legislator Anthony Akol. Zaake, who was attacked on November 6, 2024, spoke out from his hospital bed, explaining the incident and his decision not to retaliate. Zaake revealed that he had anticipated…
What Trump’s Win Means for Africa: Trade, Aid, and Security.
As Donald Trump secured a second term in the White House, leaders across Africa offered their congratulations, with a mix of optimism and pragmatism about what his victory could mean for the continent. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of the first to tweet, stating that his country was “ready to work with you,” signaling…
Chaos Erupts in Parliament as Coffee Bill Passes Amid Violence and Controversy.
On November 6, 2024, a heated and chaotic scene unfolded in Uganda’s Parliament as lawmakers debated the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, which proposed the rationalization of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, was eventually passed, but not without significant turmoil. The physical altercation that set the tone…
Nigeria’s Army Chief Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja Dies at 56.
Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away at the age of 56 after a “period of illness,” as confirmed by President Bola Tinubu. The military leader died on Tuesday night in Lagos, although the specifics of his illness have not been made public. President Tinubu expressed his profound sorrow and extended heartfelt…
Kamala Harris to Concede After Trump’s Historic Election Victory.
Kamala Harris is set to deliver a concession speech later today, following what is shaping up to be a historic victory for Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election. Harris, who was the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, will address the nation from Howard University at 16:00 EST (21:00 GMT), marking her first public appearance since the…
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