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Basketball Icon Fisher Visits Kenya for Coaching Clinic as NBA Turns Its Gaze to Africa
NBA Icon Fisher Lands in Kenya for Basketball Coaching Event Amid NBA Africa Focus
Derek Fisher, a titan in the basketball world and former NBA standout, touched down in Kenya to share his expertise with budding hoops stars. The NBA's broader mission to unearth and cultivate emerging talent in Africa underpins Fisher's visit. Reporting from the scene, our intrepid correspondent Olivia Bizot gives us the scoop.
Kenya Plans to Allocate $775,000 for the Evacuation of Nationals Stranded in the Middle East
On Wednesday, Kenya revealed plans to earmark approximately 775,000 USD, aiming to support its security forces and allied agencies in evacuating citizens trapped amid the tensions between Israel and Lebanon. This decision comes in response to the region's increasingly unstable environment.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who doubles as the head of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, informed the Senate of the government's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of all 26,000 Kenyans residing in the tumultuous…
Haiti’s Prime Minister Conille Touches Down in Kenya
Kenya has committed to dispatching an additional 600 police officers to Haiti, aiming to curb the influence of gangs gripping Port-au-Prince and its surroundings. Talks will center on hastening this deployment, crucial for reinstating peace in the embattled areas.
Haiti's Prime Minister, Garry Conille, is presently in Kenya for an official four-day stint,set to engage with President William Ruto and high-ranking officials. Their dialogues will emphasize quickly sending the extra 600 officers to Haiti, refocusing efforts to…
VIDEO: The Tragic Drowning of Two Top Navy SEALs During an Anti-Terror Operation in Full View
The Navy's conclusions come after several moons filled with inquiries about the Jan. 11 mishap.
CENTCOM has decided to halt its search for two U.S. Navy SEALs lost during a nocturnal operation.
Two brave U.S. Navy SEALs tragically drowned in a pitch-black raid off Somalia's shores last Jan., weighed down by their gear, as revealed by a military probe carried out last Friday.
The report from the Naval Special Warfare Command closes a heartrending nine-month journey to solve the mystery of how two top-tier operatives lost…
The Red Sea Alliance: A Trio of Nations United Against Ethiopia’s Quest for Dominance
Introduction
Well folks, let's just kick things off by saying that yes, I do indeed know how to spell "Red Sea" correctly. But see, here’s the twist — "Red SEE" is a clever little play on words that reflects the trio of nations forming this new coalition: Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea. Get it? S-E-E.
Now, what's lit the fire under this newfound alliance? Just one thing: water. Folks who wear fancy suits and think deep thoughts have long opined that our next big battles would be over water. That future isn’t in some distant…
Kenyan actress joyfully reconnects with brother after ten years in Al Shabaab captivity
Famous Kenyan actress Wanjiku Mburu makes a tearful plea for her brother George, who's been held captive for a decade by Somali insurgents.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — Known for her role as Mama Baha in Machachari, Wanjiku Mburu received a staggering call she never thought she’d get. After ten long years, her brother, George Mburu, who was whisked away by Somali militants, finally broke his silence.
Mburu took to TikTok, shedding light on her brother's fate. George, a civilian engineer snatched in January 2014 while in…
Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt Unite in a Three-Way Alliance to Counter Ethiopia’s Growing Influence
In the spotlight, we see prominent figures like Egypt's el-Sisi, Somalia's Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Eritrea's Isaias Afwerki, accompanied by former Somali leader Farmaajo and Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed. In recent happenings in Mogadishu (AX), a fresh alliance has been brewed between Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt. This unexpected coalition marks a significant turning point in the state of affairs in the Horn of Africa. The pact, unveiled during a gathering in Asmara, brings Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Eritrean leader…
Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia Join Forces for Collaborative Security Initiatives
In a significant gathering in Asmara, Eritrea, leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia convened to reaffirm their commitment to upholding sovereignty and ensuring territorial integrity within the Horn of Africa.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia participated in this summit, which took place against the backdrop of escalating tensions throughout the region. During their discussions, the leaders focused on bolstering security measures, enhancing…
Egypt Prepares Peacekeepers for Somalia Amid Rising Tensions Over Ethiopia’s Plans for North Western State of Somalia
In the city of Asmara, Eritrea, leaders converged for a pivotal meeting. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi joined Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki at a trilateral summit. Together, they vowed to fortify security alliances amidst growing regional unrest, with particular focus on Ethiopia's heightened presence in the Horn of Africa.Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia warmly welcomed Egypt’s offer to contribute peacekeeping forces as part of the forthcoming African Union Mission to Support…
Kenya Anticipates Additional IMF Support by Year’s End
A view of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington was captured on April 8, 2019. Photographer: Yuri Gripas for REUTERS. Licensing available upon request.
Kenya is eyeing an additional financial boost from the International Monetary Fund before the current year wraps up. They've entered discussions about merging the seventh and eighth evaluations of their economic support plan, according to the country's central bank leader, who shared this on Wednesday.
Back in early June, Kenya and the IMF struck…