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A striking collage of President William Ruto (left) engaged in conversation and U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump (right) on a call on November 8, 2024, encapsulates the interconnected dynamics of global leadership in our modern world. Image courtesy of PCS U.S. Embassy. On June 16, fresh reports emerged, sending a wave of concern rippling through Kenya and across the African continent. The United States is reportedly poised to expand its travel restrictions, a move specifically targeting dozens of countries throughout…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a rapidly evolving global landscape, Somalia is beginning to feel the tremors of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Surprisingly distant from the battleground yet closely linked through trade routes and economic dependencies, Somalia’s fragile economy and essential aid lifelines are increasingly threatened. How does a conflict thousands of miles away ripple through the fabric of everyday life in this East African nation? Somalia’s geographical position along the Gulf of Aden and its proximity to the Bab…

Weather Advisory: Heavy Rainfall and Winds Expected Across Kenya As we transition into the rainy season, our skies are set to deliver a powerful performance. The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a forecast that carries both warnings and guidance for the coming days. From Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9, 2025, we can expect heavy rain and strong winds to sweep through various regions of our beautiful but sometimes tempestuous country. According to the advisory, the areas predicted to be most affected include…

Tomorrow, Polish voters will head to the polls for a pivotal second-round election, where they will decide between centrist candidate Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative contender Karol Nawrocki. This contest has captured the attention of the nation, especially after two weeks of intense campaigning. The showdown features candidates from Poland's most prominent political factions: the centre-right Civic Platform and the nationalist-conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party. As political analysts note, "A close race was…

In a significant pivot, Dangote Refinery has announced a temporary halt to the sale of petroleum products in Naira. This decision appears to be a strategic move to sidestep the complexities arising from a disparity between revenues generated in Naira and the obligations tied to dollar-denominated purchases of crude oil, as reported by Premium Times. Without a doubt, this shift means that oil marketers will now be compelled to transact in dollars for crucial commodities, such as petrol and diesel. The implications are…

Over the weekend, KwaZulu-Natal bore the brunt of torrential rains that intensified the devastation from earlier floods, leaving more families displaced and disrupting everyday life. The tragic toll of these floods has reached at least 20 lives lost in the past two months alone. What would you do if your community was suddenly uprooted by nature’s fury? The South African Weather Service has elevated its caution to a level 5 warning, signifying an urgent call to attention. They forecast an impending threat of further…