Kenya
Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kenya, and Kyrgyzstan were recruited into the Russian army through deception or coercion. The countries' governments are seeking their return and investigating cases of human trafficking.
A 65-year-old relative of Ebola’s first victim has died in Kenya. Seven patients are receiving treatment; the cases remain within a single cluster.
A Kenyan court found Paul Mackenzie and around 30 accomplices guilty of the deaths of 190 children and an adult. More than 400 bodies were found in the Shakahola forest.
Kenya has detected its eighth Ebola case, while 128 contacts remain in quarantine. In the DRC, the outbreak has now spread to eight provinces.
Kenya has confirmed its first two cases of Ebola: one patient has died, while the other has been isolated. In neighboring Congo, the outbreak has claimed the lives of nearly half of those infected.
Elon Musk plans to make Starlink available in India to compete with Reliance Jio. Jio Platforms expects a valuation of $106 billion ahead of its IPO.
African countries are asking Ukraine to recognize citizens who were recruited through deception as victims of human trafficking. Thirty-seven Africans are being held captive.
Kenya has identified its first confirmed case of Ebola — the patient has died. Authorities have identified 28 contacts, including relatives and medical workers.
Twenty countries and the EU called for coordinating AI standards and oversight. The United States and China did not sign the declaration.
A strike by workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport delayed and canceled flights. Union negotiations with the authorities over the demands are ongoing.
Russia is recruiting Indonesians for the war against Ukraine, promising payments and citizenship. Intelligence has obtained documents concerning at least eight people.
Roger Duarte, a millionaire entrepreneur and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, was killed in Kenya. Five other passengers and a pilot were also on board.
A pilot and six tourists were killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya on the way to the Loisaba Conservancy. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The UN International Organization for Migration reports a rise in the recruitment of hundreds of thousands of people to work in online scam centers. Victims are lured by fake job advertisements through social media and then held by force.
Botswana's Ministry of International Relations stated that more and more citizens are being forced to fight on Russia's side in the war against Ukraine. The ministry receives calls from citizens who are on the front line and report dangerous conditions.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
A new Pew Research Center survey of 42,000 respondents in 36 countries found that only 23% trust Donald Trump's leadership. The reliability of the US as a partner has also sharply declined, particularly in Sweden — from 83% to 31%.
In 2025, extreme weather in Africa killed 3,000 people. The continent is warming faster than the rest of the world, and glaciers have lost 90% of their area.
Zelenskyy discussed food security and investments with the President of Kenya. The leaders agreed on developing relations in the agricultural sector and education.
Leaders of India, Brazil, South Korea, Kenya, and Egypt will join the G7 summit. They will discuss the global economy and international order.
The President of France invited the leaders of Ukraine and four Arab countries to the G7 summit in Evian. They will discuss aid to Kyiv and stability in the Middle East.
Clashes occurred in Nanyuki over U. S. plans to build a center for Ebola patients. There are injuries and dozens of detainees.
Forward Divock Origi has retired after spells at Liverpool and AC Milan. The player is remembered for his decisive goals in the Champions League and at World Cups.
The Russian Federation has contributed $250,000 to a UNESCO program to influence African media. The HUR reports plans to create a pro-Russian network in five countries.
In Kenya, two people were killed during protests against a U. S. quarantine center. A court has suspended construction of the Ebola facility until June 23.
In Nairobi, hundreds of people are protesting against femicide and child abductions. Since the beginning of the year, 69 women have been killed, and over 10,000 children have gone missing.
The Congolese governor warned of a catastrophe due to the Ebola outbreak and a lack of resources. The WHO has already declared a public health emergency of international concern.
A strike has begun in Kenya due to a 23. 5% increase in diesel prices and an 8% increase in gasoline prices. Protesters are burning tires, and schools have switched to online learning.
In Congo, 80 people have died from the Ebola virus, and the disease has spread to Uganda. Authorities have confirmed eight cases, and neighboring countries are tightening border controls.
Heavy rains in Kenya have killed 18 people and affected 54,000 households in one week. Floods have submerged dozens of schools and blocked 17 roads across the country.