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In a troubling turn of events, renowned Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has signaled his intention to pursue legal recourse following the unauthorized disclosure of his personal data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The situation escalated when a senior aide to the Federal Capital Territory minister faced backlash for disclosing what seemed to be Ike's confidential voter information via an INEC webpage. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the aide, Lere Olayinka, scrutinized Ike's…

MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 3 — Western diplomats have pressed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud over the direction of the country’s political transition, urging his government to enter serious talks and settle on an election formula acceptable to all key players, diplomatic sources told Axadle on Wednesday. People familiar with the meeting said representatives from several Western countries sat down with the president on Tuesday and delivered messages from their capitals calling for a more inclusive process as Somalia…

Wednesday June 3, 2026 Wajir, Kenya (AX) — Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday said the Somali community in Kenya has secured political freedoms and openings that, he argued, were previously out of reach under President William Ruto’s administration. Addressing a gathering in Wajir County, Duale mounted a strong defense of Ruto’s approach to northern Kenya and to the Somali community, saying generations had faced discrimination in schooling, public sector jobs, access to identity documents and…

Venâncio Mondlane insists the 2024 race was his to lose only on paper. Now, as Peter Fabricius writes for Daily Maverick, he is turning his focus to the long game: building a party capable of taking power in 2029. In Mozambique’s 2024 presidential election, Mondlane was officially recorded as finishing second. Yet in his own view — shared by many commentators — he believes he came first. The state electoral authority nevertheless declared Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo the winner, crediting him with 65% of the vote to…

Kenny Dalglish, one of Liverpool’s most revered figures, said Tuesday that he is being treated for cancer. Dalglish, who collected more than 30 trophies with Liverpool as both player and manager, shared the news of his diagnosis on social media. "As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well," the 75-year-old Scot wrote on Instagram. "Ideally, this would have remained private because that's the way it should be, but…

5 Chain Sandwiches With Over 1,000 Calories Five popular chain sandwiches range from 1,040 to 1,720 calories per serving, according to menu and chain-provided information. By Ali MusaWellness Desk – Health & Nutrition Monitoring. Restaurant and chain menus routinely list calorie counts for specific items, and several well-known sandwich orders can exceed 1,000 calories per serving. Jersey Mike’s Chipotle Cheesesteak The Chipotle Cheesesteak at Jersey Mike’s is 1,040 calories. The item includes beef, grilled onions,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal authorities have tightened security across the capital as opposition groups ready demonstrations in approved locations, deepening a political standoff over the country’s electoral future. Security sources said President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has held consultations with senior security officials and directed the deployment of additional forces along major roads in Mogadishu. On Wednesday morning, the leadership of the Somali National Army (SNA) also met with logistics officials as part…

Wednesday June 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Tuesday that opposition leaders will not accept any government attempt to confine planned anti-government protests to a single site in Mogadishu. Addressing a gathering of opposition politicians, Sharif argued that peaceful demonstration is protected by the constitution and that residents should be able to take to the streets throughout the capital. “The protest should take place wherever it can. The whole city should come out,” Sharif…

Kuwait’s fragile calm was shattered before dawn when an Iranian attack hit civilian sites across the country, killing one person and wounding 63 others, according to the foreign ministry. Among the locations struck were Kuwait International Airport and diplomatic missions. The ministry did not identify which diplomatic missions sustained damage. The health ministry said the wounded included both airport staff and passengers. For the oil-rich Gulf state, the strike signaled a sharp new escalation after weeks of relative quiet…

NAIROBI — Kenyan President William Ruto has said the Kenya-Somalia border will stay shut for now, pointing to lingering security risks, Somalia’s political instability and shortfalls in funding for security operations. Ruto said the move reflects the current security climate in the region, alongside uncertainty inside Somalia and the cost of putting in place the measures needed to manage cross-border travel safely. The border has faced repeated restrictions in recent years, with authorities citing threats linked to militant…