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Less Than Half of Algerians Vote in Presidential Election
08 Sep

Less Than Half of Algerians Vote in Presidential Election

Reporter0 CommentsAfrica,
Less than half of Algeria's eligible voters cast their ballots in Saturday's presidential election, according to preliminary figures released early Sunday by the country's electoral authority, ANIE. The turnout rate was reported at 48 percent, falling short of incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's hopes for a high voter turnout. Tebboune, 78, is widely expected to win a second term, facing two challengers: moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani, 57, and socialist Youcef Aouchiche, 41. His main challenge, however, was to improve voter participation following the 2019 election, which saw a historic abstention rate of over 60 percent. With more than 24 million Algerians…
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Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Fire Amid Deadly Attack on Lebanon Rescuers
08 Sep

Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Fire Amid Deadly Attack on Lebanon Rescuers

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Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israeli forces exchanged cross-border attacks early Sunday, following an Israeli strike that killed three Lebanese rescuers. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the deaths of the emergency responders on Saturday after an Israeli attack on the village of Froun in southern Lebanon. In response, Hezbollah said it launched a barrage of Falaq rockets at the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona early Sunday, citing retaliation for the attack on the rescuers. The Israeli military responded with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah military structures in southern and eastern Lebanon. Additionally, Hezbollah reported firing rockets at the Israeli community of…
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Fire Contained at Isiolo Girls Secondary School, No Injuries Reported
08 Sep

Fire Contained at Isiolo Girls Secondary School, No Injuries Reported

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A fire broke out at Isiolo Girls Secondary School on [insert date] around 8:00 PM, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Officers from Isiolo Sub County rushed to the scene, with assistance from Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel and fire engines from Isiolo Airport. Thanks to the combined efforts of the officers and fire crews, the blaze was quickly contained, preventing any injuries to students or staff. The situation is now under control, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Local authorities have commended the quick response of all involved, ensuring the safety of the…
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Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Seeks Asylum in Spain
08 Sep

Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Seeks Asylum in Spain

Reporter0 CommentsWorld,
The Venezuelan government announced Saturday that opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who challenged President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed reelection on July 28, has fled the country to seek asylum in Spain. Gonzalez Urrutia had been in hiding for a month, evading three summons from prosecutors, fearing arrest if he attended. After taking refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas, Gonzalez Urrutia requested political asylum from the Spanish government. Venezuela’s vice president confirmed his safe passage, stating that Caracas had agreed to let him leave. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, through a post on social media, confirmed that Gonzalez Urrutia departed…
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TuK Design Lecturer Among Top 15 African Women in Tech’ Grant Winners
04 Sep

TuK Design Lecturer Among Top 15 African Women in Tech’ Grant Winners

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Dr. Jacqueline Okeyo, a lecturer from the Department of Design and Creative Media, is among 15 grant winners of the African Women in Tech and AI.  The top 15 were among 80 female researchers and entrepreneurs selected in a competition that was held in Morocco. The teams from 28 countries in Africa also underwent a three-month training. Eight Kenyans qualified for the 2024 cohort; two of them won grants. Dr. Okeyo’s ingenious project; WIKA, an application pitched at creating awareness around sexual violence and prevention, was among the 15 projects selected to receive financial grants of between 10,000 and 30,000…
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US court denies murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe bail
04 Sep

US court denies murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe bail

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Murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe, who was extradited to the US on Sunday, has been denied bail by a Boston court. The decision came after he pleaded not guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Margaret Mbitu. In a statement issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Kang’ethe was arraigned before the Suffolk Superior Court in Boston on September 3, 2024. “The court ruled that he will be held without bail, without prejudice,” said the ODPP. “The court heard that the suspect and the deceased were in a romantic relationship that had been marred by reports of…
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Ruto rallies support for Raila’s AUC bid at FOCAC summit
04 Sep

Ruto rallies support for Raila’s AUC bid at FOCAC summit

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President William Ruto is rallying continental support for Raila Odinga’s bid to become the next Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) days after Kenya unveiled the former Prime Minister as its candidate. In a series of meetings on the sidelines of the China-Africa Summit, the President discussed Raila’s bid with several African leaders while underscoring Kenya’s commitment to Pan-Africanism and the unity of the continent. Ruto met with Presidents Faure Gnassingbé of Togo, Assimi Goïta of Mali, Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, and Mahamat Idriss Déby of Chad, among others. “Pan-Africanism is an ideal platform…
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Former Harambee stars player Collins Okoth denies murder charges
03 Sep

Former Harambee stars player Collins Okoth denies murder charges

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Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars midfielder Collins ‘Gattuso’ Okoth has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 3-year-old baby in Lucky Summer Estate in Ruaraka Sub-County, Nairobi County. Gattuso, alongside his co-accused Silvia Aoko pleaded not guilty to the charges while appearing before Justice Alexander Muteti at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday. The Office of the Director of Public  Prosecutions (ODPP) said that the investigating officer who appeared in court refuted claims that he had declined to release a mobile phone and money belonging to Mr. Okoth during the time of his arrest. "The I.O informed court…
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Several Feared Dead After 14-Seater Matatu Rams Into Lorry Along Nakuru-Muhoroni Highway
03 Sep

Several Feared Dead After 14-Seater Matatu Rams Into Lorry Along Nakuru-Muhoroni Highway

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  Several people are feared dead following a road accident that occurred at the Kipsitet Area at Koguta along the Nakuru-Muhoroni Highway on Monday. The accident occurred after the Londiani-bound lorry lost control after hitting a porthole before ramming into the 14-seater matatu that was en route to Kisumu. Preliminary reports suggested that about thirteen people lost their lives following the accident, with several others left nursing critical injuries. A rescue operation was quickly scrambled to help rescue those trapped under the wreckage. The rescue team was comprised of police officers and the locals. Footage circulating widely depicted the Public Service Vehicle…
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