Kenya
Sudan on the verge of a split: RSF creates parallel government
The Sudanese paramilitary forces RSF and their allies have signed an agreement to establish a parallel government in Nairobi. This comes amid a two-year civil war that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.
A potentially dangerous asteroid 248 meters long will fly near the Earth
Asteroid 2020 BC6, 248 meters long, will fly past the Earth on January 5 at a distance of 3. 68 million kilometers. NASA classifies it as a potentially dangerous object due to its size and proximity to the planet.
Half a ton of space debris fell on a village in Kenya
A metal hoop with a diameter of 2. 4 meters fell from a rocket upper stage in a Kenyan village. Local residents are demanding compensation for damaged trees and bushes, and experts warn of a growing problem of space debris.
2024 was the hottest year in China: temperatures hit record highs
In 2024, the average temperature in China reached a record 10. 92°C, 1.03°C above normal. The country also experienced devastating floods that led to loss of life and mass evacuations.
Zimbabwe officially abolished the death penalty
The President of Zimbabwe has signed a law abolishing the death penalty, which has not been applied since 2005. About 60 people sentenced to death will be able to avoid execution.
Facebook moderators in Kenya fall ill after viewing shocking content
More than 140 Facebook moderators in Kenya have been diagnosed with severe PTSD due to viewing violent content. The workers filed a lawsuit against Meta and Samasource Kenya due to 8-10 hour shifts of viewing violence and cruelty.
Seven are already operating, and three will open soon: Zelensky on opening new embassies in Africa
Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in Africa by opening 10 new embassies. Zelenskyy announces the creation of grain hubs and technology exchange with African countries.
Public Health Center explains whether there is a risk of Marburg virus epidemic in Ukraine
Epidemic security experts estimate the risks of a Marburg epidemic in Ukraine to be low. No cases of this disease have ever been registered in the country, and there are no conditions for complicating the situation.
russia is deceptively recruiting young african women to a factory for the collection of "shahed" in tatarstan - AР investigation
Under the guise of hotel internships, russia lures young women from Africa to a drone factory. The workers are subjected to exploitation, working without proper protection and under constant surveillance.
Hungary supports the Chinese initiative “Friends of Peace” to resolve the war in Ukraine
Hungary will join the Friends of Peace initiative along with 14 other countries. The group, led by China and Brazil, aims to promote a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.
More than 50 humanitarian workers killed or wounded in Ukraine since the beginning of full-scale war - MFA
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 150 incidents have occurred that have affected humanitarian aid. Despite this, Ukraine continues to help other countries by sending food.
Deadly protests take place in Kenya over tax hike bill
Police in Nairobi, Kenya, have used weapons against protesters trying to break into parliament, killing at least five people during riots sparked by a proposed tax hike bill. President William Ruto called the protesters "criminals" and sent in the army to help police deal with the "security emergency."
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.
Zelenskyy meets with Kenyan President Raila, discusses food security and grain exports
President Zelenskyy met with President Ruto and discussed food security, agricultural exports, Kenya's potential participation in Ukrainian grain hubs, and Kenya's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
G7 leaders to focus on war in Ukraine and China at summit in Italy
G7 leaders gather for their annual summit in Italy, seeking to double down on support for Ukraine with a $50 billion loan package using frozen Russian assets, confront China's economic ambitions, and discuss issues such as artificial intelligence, while also facing domestic challenges.
Ukraine will ship sunflower oil to Africa for the first time under the Grain from Ukraine program
Ukraine sends 2,453. 26 tons of sunflower oil as humanitarian aid to African countries and Palestine for the first time as part of the Grain from Ukraine initiative.
Biden intends to make Kenya a major non-NATO ally
Biden informed Congress of his intention to grant Kenya the status of a major non-NATO ally, recognizing its contribution to global security and stability.
Four dead on Everest this week
Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old Kenyan climber, was found dead near the summit of Mount Everest after he disappeared with his Nepalese guide Nawang Sherpa while attempting to climb without supplemental oxygen, the fourth death on Everest this week.
In Brazil, the death toll due to severe flooding has risen to 56
Heavy rains in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul caused severe flooding, killing 56 people and leaving 68 still missing.
Vietnam experiences the longest heat wave in 30 years, hundreds of thousands of fish die in reservoirs in the south of the country
Vietnam is experiencing the longest heat wave in 30 years, which has caused water levels to drop and up to 200 tons of fish to die in reservoirs in the south of the country.
In Kenya, the number of flood victims increased to 181: houses and roads destroyed
The number of flood victims in Kenya has risen to 181, and houses, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been destroyed across the region due to heavy rains and flooding since March, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.
A dam bursts in Kenya as a result of flooding, killing at least 42 people
In Kenya, heavy rains and flooding caused a dam to burst, destroying homes and blocking roads, killing at least 42 people in the western village of Kamuchiri.
Another batch of Ukrainian grain was delivered to Sudan - Zelenskyy
Ukraine continues to support the Sudanese people with grain supplies as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.
Haitian government declares state of emergency and curfew in Port-au-Prince
The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency and a curfew in Port-au-Prince after thousands of prisoners escaped from the national prison after it was stormed by armed gangs.
European Parliament passes law on nature conservation, which was preceded by a heated debate
The European Parliament has passed a controversial nature conservation law that requires at least 20% of the EU's land and marine areas to be restored by 2030 through measures such as reforestation and wetland restoration.
Multiple world record holder in the marathon Kelvin Kipchoge dies in a car accident
Kenyan marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach are killed in a car accident in Kenya.
Grain From Ukraine: the first ship with humanitarian wheat this year sailed through the Ukrainian corridor - for Nigeria
This year's first vessel under the Grain From Ukraine initiative with 25,000 tons of Ukrainian wheat for Nigeria sailed through the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor as humanitarian aid.
Kenyan sect leader accused of killing 191 children
Kenyan cult leader Paul Ntenga McKenzie and 29 others were charged with the murder of 191 children whose bodies were found exhumed in the forest where McKenzie's doomsday cult operated.