Germany has pledged over €1 billion in military aid to Ukraine during a surprise visit by its chancellor. The move comes amid intensified Russian attacks.
The aid will support Ukraine’s defense and infrastructure repairs. European leaders continue to emphasize unity against ongoing aggression.
By. Philes isaboke
Three suspects have been arrested in Nairobi and 32 me stolen phones recovered in an operation today.
DCI detectives acting on tip-off raided a shop in downtown Nairobi.
“Three arrested in Nairobi, 32 stolen phones recovered,” Citizen reports.
Suspects held at Central Police Station awaiting arraignment tomorrow. Phones to be verified via IMEI for owners to collect.
Severe flooding in Catalonia has left streets submerged and caused significant damage. At least two people have died, and emergency services responded to over 1,500 calls.
Authorities are warning residents to remain cautious as heavy rains continue. Climate experts link the extreme weather to broader environmental changes.
Japan has expressed outrage following the arrest of a U.S. Marine suspected of killing a Japanese woman in Okinawa.
The Marine was arrested after the death of a 39-year-old woman in a hotel in Naha. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has demanded cooperation from the United States in the investigation and called for measures to prevent similar incidents.
The case has revived long-standing tensions over the large U.S. military presence in Okinawa. The island hosts a significant proportion of U.S. military facilities in Japan, and local communities have previously protested against crimes and disturbances involving military personnel.
The separatist Parti Québécois has won Quebec’s provincial election but failed to secure enough seats to form a majority government.
The party, led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, won 59 of the 127 seats in the provincial legislature, leaving it short of the 64 seats required for a majority. The result brings the party back to power after more than a decade.
Plamondon has renewed his commitment to eventually hold a referendum on Quebec’s independence from Canada. However, he has said such a referendum would be delayed until after U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office. The result is expected to create fresh discussions about Canadian national unity.
A Nigerian Air Force aircraft has crashed in Ondo State, killing all 25 people on board.
The ATR-42 aircraft was travelling from Benin City towards Lagos when it disappeared from radar. The wreckage was later found near Igbokoda, close to a naval facility. The aircraft had five crew members and 20 passengers on board.
President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences to the victims’ families and declared three days of national mourning. He also ordered a full investigation to establish what caused the crash.
At least 30 people have died following a collision between two motorised wooden boats on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The accident occurred near Ngombe-Lukolela in Equateur province. Officials said one of the boats was travelling from Ubangi towards Kinshasa while the other was travelling from Kinshasa towards Lukolela.
Dozens of people remained missing after the accident, prompting search and rescue operations. Officials said the exact cause of the collision was still unclear, although night travel, overcrowding and poor safety standards have contributed to previous boat accidents in the country.
Fighting has intensified in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, raising fears that the renewed conflict could develop into a wider regional crisis.
Reports indicate that government forces and fighters linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front have engaged in clashes around Mekelle and other parts of northern Ethiopia. Airstrikes and artillery exchanges have reportedly killed at least 17 people in several locations.
The renewed violence comes several years after Ethiopia’s devastating 2020–2022 civil war. The latest conflict has also increased tensions between Ethiopia and neighbouring countries, while international actors have called for restraint and dialogue to prevent further escalation.
The World Bank has raised its forecast for Africa’s economic growth in 2026 to 4.3 percent, citing stronger economic performance and reforms in several countries.
The institution said countries including Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Angola have implemented reforms that are helping improve their economic outlook. However, the World Bank warned that economic growth has not yet translated into sufficient improvements in living standards, with per-capita income growth remaining relatively low.
The World Bank also encouraged African governments to invest more in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and data protection. It said AI could help improve sectors such as agriculture, education and small businesses while creating new opportunities for employment and economic development.
The government has announced plans to fast-track the completion of 1,656 kilometres of road projects in Kiambu County at an estimated cost of Sh152 billion.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki made the announcement during a tour of development projects in Kiambaa and Gatundu South constituencies. He said the government was monitoring road projects across the county to ensure that construction work progresses faster.
According to the government, the road projects are expected to improve connectivity between communities, support transportation of goods and services and stimulate economic activities, particularly in rural areas.
