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Youths Urged to Train as Lifeguards to Help Prevent Drownings

Local leaders and safety experts are calling on young people to take up lifeguard training as a proactive step to reduce cases of drowning along the Coast. With rising numbers of beachgoers and swimmers, especially during holidays and weekends, the need for skilled lifesavers has never been more urgent. By equipping youths with basic lifesaving […]

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President Ruto Highlights Kenya’s Strategic Partnerships with Japan at TICAD 9

President William Ruto today addressed the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), highlighting Kenya’s strategic vision to leverage aerial economic resources, revolutionize agriculture, expand healthcare access, and advance electronic mobility systems. The conference, hosted in Yokohama, underscores the deepening ties between Kenya and Japan, with Japanese investments in Kenya now exceeding Ksh600

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Tunisians Rally Against President Saied’s Authoritarian Grip on Fourth Anniversary of Power Seizure

Hundreds of Tunisians gathered in the capital on Friday to voice their opposition to President Kais Saied, commemorating the fourth anniversary of his contentious takeover on July 25, 2021. The protests, where demonstrators called for the release of imprisoned critics and condemned Saied’s rule as an “open-air prison,” occurred just days before a presidential election

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UN Climate Conference in Bonn Highlights Urgent Need for Global Action

Representatives have criticized developed countries for what they describe as derailing equitable climate action by failing to provide promised financial and technical support. Speaking at the United Nations Climate Change Conference hosted by Climate Action Network International (CAN International) in Bonn, Germany on Thursday 19th June, the event spotlighted the stalled progress on climate justice

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Air India Flight AI171 Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing 241; Sole Survivor Found Amid Devastation

In one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London’s Gatwick Airport, crashed moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The crash claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew members, with only one

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Ivory Coast Faces Rising Tensions Ahead of Presidential Election as Opposition Leader Barred

Ivory Coast is grappling with escalating political unrest as the October 2025 presidential election approaches, with the disqualification of opposition leader Tidjane Thiam igniting protests and fears of violence. The decision to bar Thiam, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast (PDCI) and former Credit Suisse CEO, has intensified concerns about the

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Congo Parliament Strips Former President Kabila of Immunity in Historic Vote

In a landmark decision, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament voted on May 22, 2025, to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, paving the way for potential legal action against the once-powerful leader. This bold move, which has gripped the nation, marks a critical juncture in Congo’s ongoing struggle for political accountability and

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Mogadishu Devastated by Flash Floods, Leaving 7 Dead and Widespread Destruction

Mogadishu, Somalia – A torrential downpour of 115mm of rain, lasting eight consecutive hours, unleashed severe flash floods in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction according to the Ministry of Water. The relentless rainfall overwhelmed the city, leading to blocked transportation routes, destroyed homes, and damaged infrastructure. Mogadishu municipal authorities

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Wanafunzi Buhigwe, Kigoma kupata mbinu za kisasa za kilimo na ufugaji

Kabla ya mradi huu kuja walimu shuleni pamoja na wanafunzi walikuwa wanalima kwa mbinu zao za kawaida za asili ikiwemo kuweka mbolea, lakini unakuta hata kuvuna walikuwa hawavuni kama inavyopaswa, ni kauli ya mnufaika wa mafunzo ya kilimo bora shuleni yaliyotolewa na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Chakula na Kilimo, FAO nchini Tanzania. Emile

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