Saudi de facto ruler approved operation that led to Khashoggi’s death: U.S.

By Reuters,

Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler approved an operation to capture or kill murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, according to U.S. intelligence r...

Jamal Khashoggi , President Joe Biden , Prince Mohammed bin Salman , Saudi Arabia , U.S intelligence

New locust swarms form in northern Somalia

By Citizen Reporter,

New immature locust swarms continue to slowly form from breeding in Puntland, Somalia where hopper bands persist near the coast. According to the F...

locust swarms

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist after four years in detention

By Reuters,

Egyptian authorities on Saturday released a journalist working for Qatar’s Al Jazeera television network who was held in pre-trial detention for mor...

al jazeera , Mahmoud Hussein

Biden declares ‘America is back’ as he announces major foreign policy shifts

By CNN,

President Joe Biden announced "America is back" on Thursday and declared that "diplomacy is back at the center" of US foreign policy as he said the US...

Joe Biden

Nigeria repatriates hundreds of migrants from Saudi Arabia

By Reuters,

Nigeria evacuated hundreds of its citizens from Saudi Arabia on Thursday after they overstayed their visas and were left stranded, two Reuters witness...

Saudi Arabia

Fire razes down hay worth Ksh.6m in Mwea

By Johnson Muriithi,

Hay traders at Karaba stores, Ciagini location in Mwea ,Kirinyaga County are counting huge losses after fire destroyed hay with an estimated worth of ...

Less celebrated African stars who played for Barcelona and Real Madrid

By Agencies,

The first LaLiga fixture between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid took place way back in 1929, sparking an intense sporting rivalry that has lasted almost...

Achraf Hakimi , African stars , Barcelona , El Classico , Javier Balboa , La Liga , Moussa Wague , Real Madrid , Samuel Okunowo , Wilfried Kaptoum

Mathare coach Ali expects tough battle from Gor

By Godfrey Ashiali,

Mathare United head coach Salim Ali expects a tough fight when his boys face off with Gor Mahia in Thursday's league match. Ali reckons that the pr...

GOR MAHIA , Mathare United , Salim Ali

WHO emergency COVID-19 vaccine listing aims to lift access in poor countries

By Reuters,

The World Health Organization on Thursday listed Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, in a move seeking to speed access in the ...

coronavirus , covid-19 vaccine

First wave of desert locust swarms invades Kenya

By Citizen Reporter,

On 21 December, immature desert locust swarms from the north first arrived in northeast Kenya where they were seen southwest of Mandera. In the fol...

desert locusts

UK to hold emergency meeting over new coronavirus variant

By CNN,

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to chair an emergency meeting with ministers Monday, as governments around the world step up efforts ...

Britain , coronavirus , UK

Barca face Sociedad, Real Madrid get Bilbao in Super Cup draw

By Reuters,

Barcelona will face La Liga pacesetters Real Sociedad in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, while holders Real Madrid will take on Athletic Bil...

FC Barcelona , Real Madrid , Super Cup

Desert locust upsurge continues to threaten food security in Horn of Africa

By Citizen Reporter,

A new generation of Desert Locust swarms is threatening agricultural and pastoral livelihoods and the food security of millions of people in the Horn ...

Desert locust , FAO

U.S. FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

By Reuters,

The United States said it authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, with the first inoculations expected within days, marking a...

coronavirus , COVID-19

U.S. adds Nigeria to religious freedom blacklist

By VOA,

The United States on Monday placed Nigeria on a religious freedom blacklist, paving the way for potential sanctions if it does not improve its record....

Nigeria , religious freedom blacklist

City Stars aim to bounce back after KCB setback

By Dan Ogega,

Kenya Premier League newcomers Nairobi City Stars’ confidence is far from being rattled despite being at the receiving end of a 1-0 loss in the hand...

KCB , Nairobi City Stars , setback

City Stars TM Neville Pudo is dead

By Dan Ogega,

Kenyan Premier League Side City Stars has been thrown into mourning following the sudden demise of long-serving team manager Neville “Ovi” Oduor P...

Nairobi City Stars , Neville Pudo

Kenya among 13 countries slapped with visa ban by UAE

By Reuters,

Kenya is among 13 countries slapped with a visa ban by the United Arab Emirates, according to a document issued by a state-owned business park. Als...

dubai , UAE

Simeone praises Atletico spirit after beating Barca

By Reuters,

Diego Simeone could finally savour a league victory over Barcelona on Saturday in 10 seasons in charge of Atletico Madrid but refused to discuss wheth...

Atletico Madrid , Diego Simeone , FC Barcelona

Joshua to defend title against Pulev in December

By Agencies,

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO titles against Kubrat Pulev on 12 December at The O2 in London. Jos...

Anthony Joshua , December 12 , defend titles , IBF , Kubrat Pulev , WBA , WBO , World heavyweight champion