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Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead AU Election Observation Mission in South Africa
26May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
AFRICA, World news

Uhuru Kenyatta to Lead AU Election Observation Mission in South Africa

Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta.IMAGE |Courtesy In Summary: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed to lead AU Election Observation Mission in South Africa. The Mission will collaborate with various stakeholders and release preliminary findings on May 31, 2024. Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta has been appointed to head the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the upcoming general elections in South Africa. The African Union Commission (AUC) selected Kenyatta for this crucial role as South Africans prepare to vote on May 29, 2024. The AU's election observation team consists of 60 members, including ambassadors, officials from election management bodies, members of African civil society organizations, election experts, human rights specialists, g...
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British Nurse’s Conviction Upheld for Murder of Seven Babies, Attempt to Kill Six more
24May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Europe, World news

British Nurse’s Conviction Upheld for Murder of Seven Babies, Attempt to Kill Six more

Members of the media gather near a large screen displaying a picture of convicted nurse Lucy Letby outside Manchester Crown Court ahead of her sentencing, on August 21, 2023. File Photo | Courtesy In Summary: Lucy Letby's attempt to overturn her conviction for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others was unsuccessful. Letby will face a retrial next month for one count of attempted murder. British nurse Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others, has lost her bid to overturn the conviction. Letby, 34, was convicted this year of killing five baby boys and two baby girls in the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northern England.. During an April hearing, Letby presented four grounds for appe...
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Four Dead, 21 Injured in Spain’s Mallorca Restaurant Roof Collapse
24May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Europe, Headlines, World news

Four Dead, 21 Injured in Spain’s Mallorca Restaurant Roof Collapse

In Summary: The roof of a restaurant in Mallorca, Spain, collapsed, resulting in four fatalities and 21 injuries. Emergency services are actively working to rescue people trapped under the rubble. The roof of a restaurant on the popular tourist island of Mallorca, Spain, collapsed on Thursday, causing the deaths of four people and injuring 21 others, according to local emergency services. An emergency services spokesperson confirmed that victims included individuals of "several nationalities." On social media platform X, emergency services reported that seven victims were in "very serious" condition, while nine others sustained "serious" injuries and were admitted to different hospitals. The two-storey building in the Playa de Palma area, south of Palma de Mallorca, th...
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Biden to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally During Ruto’s White House Visit.
23May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, USA

Biden to Designate Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally During Ruto’s White House Visit.

President William Ruto lays a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, US, on May 22, 2024, paying respects to America’s fallen heroes. PHOTO: @WilliamsRuto | X In Summary: Kenya is set to become a major non-NATO ally, the first sub-Saharan country to receive this status. The designation will enhance Kenya's military cooperation with the United States and other NATO members. Kenya is expected to be designated as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally on Thursday, May 23, during President William Ruto's visit to the White House. According to a United States government official, President Joe Biden will extend this significant status to Kenya following bilateral talks with President Ruto. The designation will facilitate closer security coope...
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US Election 2024: Biden and Trump’s Stances on Key Issues
22May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, USA, World news

US Election 2024: Biden and Trump’s Stances on Key Issues

President Joe Biden, right, and the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Photograph |TopNews In Summary: A comparison of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump’s positions on ten critical policy areas. Key differences in their approaches to the economy, immigration, healthcare, and more. As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, American voters face a crucial choice between re-electing Democratic President Joe Biden or bringing back his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump. Here's a comparison of their stances on ten key issues, highlighting their own words on these matters. Economy:President Biden's economic policy, known as Bidenomics, aims to build the economy "from the bottom up" by investing in infrastructure, manufacturing, c...
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Global Leaders React to Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Helicopter Crash
20May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, World news

Global Leaders React to Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Helicopter Crash

Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. IMAGE FILE In Summary: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash, sparking global condolences. Leaders from around the world express their sympathies, highlighting Raisi's impact on international relations. World leaders have expressed their deep condolences following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. The crash, which also claimed the lives of nine other officials, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, occurred in Iran’s mountainous northwestern region near the Azerbaijan border. Rescue teams began searching for Raisi and the other passengers on Sunday afternoon after the helicopter went missing. The search operation was complicated by the rugged terrain and adv...
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Haitian Gang Leader Issues Warning to Kenyan Police Ahead of Deployment
14May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, World news

Haitian Gang Leader Issues Warning to Kenyan Police Ahead of Deployment

Haitian gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, known as Barbecue, addressing the media. Photo | Courtesy. In Summary: Haiti's notorious gang leader, Jimmy Chérizier, alias Barbecue, predicts tough resistance against Kenyan police officers as they prepare for their peacekeeping mission in Haiti. Barbecue accuses the US government of fueling conflict in Haiti and dismisses the effectiveness of the presidential transitional council in restoring peace, claiming it serves foreign interests. Jimmy Chérizier, famously known as Barbecue, the leader of a notorious gang in Haiti, has voiced his confidence in thwarting the efforts of Kenyan police officers slated for deployment in their peacekeeping mission to Haiti. In an interview with National Public Radio (NPR) based in the United States ...
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South African Election: Revealing the Critical Issues Before May 29th
13May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, World news

South African Election: Revealing the Critical Issues Before May 29th

Dalene Raiters is photographed in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 28, 2024, standing at a modest home where she resides with her two sons and grandchild. [File Image | Courtesy] In Summary: With polls suggesting a potential shift in power, South Africa braces for an uncertain election outcome. As the nation prepares to cast its votes on May 29th, a diverse political landscape emerges, with a multitude of parties vying for attention. As South Africa approaches its pivotal national election on May 29th, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the political landscape, fueled by indications that the African National Congress (ANC) may relinquish its longstanding majority. Against this backdrop, a diverse spectrum of 70 political parties, ranging from Marxists to...
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Uganda Surges Among Top African Destinations for Immigrants, Outpacing Kenya – UN Report
9May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, World news

Uganda Surges Among Top African Destinations for Immigrants, Outpacing Kenya – UN Report

Kenyan President William Ruto exchanges greetings with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni at a previous event. Photo |Courtesy In Summary: Uganda ranks among the top three African destinations for immigrants, surpassing Kenya, according to the UN's World Migration Report 2024. South Africa leads as the most preferred destination in the continent, with Egypt topping the list for emigrants from Africa. Uganda has emerged as one of the leading African countries attracting immigrants, securing a prominent position among the continent's top destinations, as revealed by the latest findings in the UN's World Migration Report 2024. This significant shift places Uganda ahead of its regional counterpart, Kenya. The report meticulously tracked migration trends worldwide over the past ...
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US Troops Hasten Construction of Kenyan Police Barracks Prior to Crucial Meeting
6May By Published by topnewsNo Comments
Headlines, World news

US Troops Hasten Construction of Kenyan Police Barracks Prior to Crucial Meeting

Soldiers from the KDF and the British Army undergo joint training in July 2023 (left), while Haiti gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, alias Barbecue, stands with other members (right). These contrasting scenes highlight the dual efforts to prepare for peacekeeping amidst ongoing challenges in Haiti. In Summary: US Troops in Haiti Erecting Facilities for Incoming Kenyan Police Delegation Deployment Timing Overlaps with President Ruto's US Visit Reports indicate that United States troops stationed in Haiti are currently engaged in constructing barracks and related infrastructure in preparation for the arrival of Kenyan police officers to the troubled nation. Multiple Caribbean news outlets have confirmed the presence of these troops, who are working alongside civilian contractors ...
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