Month June 2024

UN Refugee Chief Urges End To ‘Insane’ Sudan War

TO mark World Refugee Day, the head of the UN refugee agency has urged influential stakeholders in Sudan to push the warring parties to the negotiation table in order to secure a ceasefire. Filippo Grandi said this is necessary to find a lasting…

Chad Ammunition Depot Fire Kills 9, Injures Dozens

A DEVASTATING fire at a military ammunition depot in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, has killed at least nine people and wounded dozens more, officials reported on Wednesday. The death toll is expected to rise as many of the 46 injured are…

Kenyans Lead Global Social Media Use With Over 3.5 Hours Daily

ACCORDING to Stocklytics.com, Kenyans are the most avid consumers of social media content, spending an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes on digital platforms daily. This trend highlights the significant transformation in Kenya’s digital landscape over the past decade. Edith…

Kenyan Cities Erupt In Protests Over $2.7bn Tax Hike Plan

ON Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators marched through cities across Kenya to protest the government’s plan to raise $2.7bn in additional taxes aimed at reducing the budget deficit. Protesters claim these tax increases will harm the economy and raise the cost…