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Russia-Ukraine Geneva Peace Talks Face Deadlock Amid Massive Aerial Assaults

The Russia-Ukraine Geneva peace talks officially commenced on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marking a pivotal yet fragile moment in the four-year conflict. While high-level delegations from Kyiv and Moscow gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel in Switzerland, the atmosphere remained strained as some of the most intensive Russian airstrikes of the year targeted Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. Diplomacy Under Direct Fire The…

Government Orders Search, Arrest of Russian S*x Exploit

Mweva Ford4 months ago04 mins

The government has directed security and investigative agencies to urgently pursue the case of a Russian national accused of exploiting Kenyan women in explicit online content, including working with international authorities to track and arrest him. Gender Cabinet Secretary Hannah Cheptumo, in a statement issued Monday, February 16, said the cross-border nature of the matter…

Businesswoman Sues UPF Over Arbitrary Detention

Mweva Ford4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

The High Court of Uganda has been petitioned in a landmark human rights case filed by 27-year-old global industrialist Vasundhara Oswal, who accuses senior security officials of arbitrary arrest, illegal detention and inhumane treatment stemming from her October 2024 incarceration. In court documents submitted in Kampala, Oswal — executive director of PRO Industries and Oswal…

President William Ruto AU Summit 2026 .Addis Ababa

Breaking: President William Ruto AU Summit 2026 Trip to Addis Ababa

James Miricho4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

President William Ruto AU Summit 2026 attendance begins as he departs for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlighting Kenya’s leadership and commitment to continental collaboration. The President will attend the African Union summit, which brings together heads of state to discuss regional cooperation, economic growth, peace, and…

Sudan Pushes for Readmission to African Union as Summit Opens

Mweva Ford4 months ago03 mins

Sudan is expected to formally push for the lifting of its suspension from the African Union on Thursday, with Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem in Addis Ababa for high-level consultations ahead of the AU Summit set for February 14–15, according to local media reports. The diplomatic effort comes as the 48th Ordinary Session of the AU…

Google rejects Kenya content takedown requests in 2025 Transparency Report

Google rejects Kenya content takedown requests – Transparency Report 2025

Henry4 months ago06 mins

Google rejects Kenya content takedown requests at an unprecedented rate, declining over 60% of removal requests from the Kenyan government between January and June 2025, according to the latest Global Transparency Report. The report shows that Google declined more than 60 percent of content removal requests submitted by the Kenyan government between January and June…

Kiharu MP ndindi Nyoro poster of UK TOUR

Ndindi Nyoro UK Diaspora Event: Empowering Kenyans to Invest in Kenya and Africa

Henry4 months ago4 months ago06 mins

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is scheduled to address Kenyans in the United Kingdom today, according to an official post on his verified X account. The event will center on economic empowerment and investment opportunities in Kenya and Africa, highlighting how the diaspora can actively engage with development initiatives on the continent. The meeting will take…

PLO Lumumba Powerful Speech at APD 2026: Insights on a Borderless and Peaceful Africa

Henry5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba delivered a powerful speech at APD 2026, addressing the pressing need for a borderless Africa grounded in peace and security. His address captivated leaders, youth, and citizens across the continent, urging them to move beyond symbolic rhetoric and focus on actionable strategies that can bring Africa closer to unity, stability, and prosperity….

Russia links Macron to destabilization in Africa

Henry5 months ago05 mins

Russia links Macron to destabilization in Africa, alleging that French President Emmanuel Macron played a role in recent attacks on fuel supplies and civilian targets in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The claims were made by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) and have sparked intense debate over foreign influence in the Sahel region, highlighting geopolitical…

US-Backed Group Seeks Major Stake in DR Congo Mining Sector in Glencore Deal

Henry5 months ago05 mins

US-backed group seeks major stake in DR Congo mining sector following a high-profile agreement between Glencore and the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium, a US government-supported investment initiative targeting strategic minerals essential to global manufacturing, renewable energy, and defense supply chains. Glencore announced it has entered into a non-binding agreement to sell a 40 percent stake…