Manchester United and Leeds United played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season clash held in Oslo, marking a quiet start to both teams’ preparations for the new season. The match featured the debut of Matheus Cunha under new head coach Ruben Amorim, who recently took charge at Manchester United. Despite the introduction of several…
Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries—excluding Somalia and Libya—and most Caribbean nations, in a landmark move aimed at enhancing regional integration, tourism, and trade. The policy change allows travelers from these countries to enter Kenya without applying for a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Visitors from non-East African…
The Television Academy has officially announced the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, scheduled to be held on September 14, 2025. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the ceremony, which promises to showcase a vibrant mix of returning favorites and breakout newcomers across all major categories. Apple TV+ continues its strong presence in the awards…
Cameroon’s long-serving leader, President Paul Biya, has announced his candidacy for an unprecedented eighth term in the country’s upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025. At 92, Biya is currently the world’s oldest sitting head of state and Africa’s second-longest-serving leader, having held office since 1982. In his announcement, he reaffirmed his commitment to…
Kiambu, Kenya — Kenyan comedian Zakaria Kariuki, popularly known by his stage name KK Mwenyewe, has passed away at the age of 22 following a short illness. The rising star died on the evening of Monday, July 14, while receiving treatment at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, according to close friends and fellow comedians. His death…
Nairobi, Kenya — A major financial scandal involving Equity Bank has come to light, revealing a complex web of fraud that saw more than Sh1.5 billion siphoned through a series of coordinated transactions allegedly facilitated by rogue employees, former real estate dealers, and a cover-up that has shaken the banking sector. Investigations by the Banking…
The Nigerian government has announced Tuesday as a public holiday in memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic on Sunday after a prolonged illness. President Bola Tinubu, who had earlier declared a week-long national mourning, approved the holiday to give Nigerians an opportunity to…
