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Pope Leo to hold giant mass for Angola's Catholics
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (606+ words) Pope Leo XIV after arriving at the "4 de Fevereiro" Luanda International Airport in Luanda on the sixth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 18, 2026. [AFP] Pope Leo XIV will hold a giant open-air mass and visit one…...
Akamba community sues UK government over land injustices
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (473+ words) Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli (left), the patron, Anzauni clan of the Akamba community and National Liberal Party party leader, addresses the Press on colonial injustices. [Courtesy] The Akamba community from Kitui and Machakos counties has sued the UK government, demanding…...
Unlikely friendship between rhino, zebra captures hearts at Nairobi Nursery
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (105+ words) In what seems somewhat odd and unusual, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust shared a video capturing the heartwarming relationship between Tytan, a young black rhino calf, and Notty, a zebra foal, both. .. Unlikely friendship between rhino, zebra captures hearts at Nairobi…...
South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (500+ words) Authorities in South Africa on Friday recovered two more bodies from widespread flooding that has cut access to the famed Kruger National Park and put parts of neighbouring Mozambique under water. Heavy rains have drenched northeastern South Africa since late…...
Disease detection drive boost for livestock farmers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (745+ words) Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers" livelihoods, food security, and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and parasitic infections reduce productivity, limit market access, and in some cases…...
South Africa to withdraw troops from UN mission in DR Congo
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (346+ words) South Africa will withdraw its 700 troops deployed under the United Nations' peacekeeping mission in the conflict-plagued Democratic Republic of Congo, the presidency said Saturday. Pretoria last year repatriated hundreds of troops deployed under another military mission from the Southern African…...
Multi Choice shuts down Showmax after 11 years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (345+ words) In an email, the company said that no action was required from them, adding that they can continue streaming their favourite shows on the platform. "Following a comprehensive review, the Showmax Board has taken the decision to discontinue the Showmax…...
Man, 74 hacked to death over witchcraft claims as killings hit 94
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (516+ words) An elderly man, Changawa Kambi Rimba, 74, was hacked to death at Majaoni village in Dabaso ward, Kilifi North Sub-County, over the weekend on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The assailants attacked Rimba while he was in his compound preparing for his…...
Kenyan seafarers stuck in Tanzania
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (419+ words) Nine Kenyan seafarers are stuck in Kilwa, Tanzania, after their fishing vessel was impounded by authorities over alleged human trafficking. The Seafarers Union of Kenya (SUK) stated that the Kenyan-flagged fishing vessel Sea Mfalme was seized on March 30 this year,…...
People living with HIVAIDs demand SHA coverage, threaten countrywide protests
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (84+ words) The NEPHAK Members took to the streets to protest the SHA Services' delivery discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS. They handed over a petition to the Ministry of Health at Afya House on. .. People living with HIVAIDs demand SHA…...