Prince Andrew is to lose his ‘prince’ title and leave his Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge, following weeks of intense scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement on Thursday night, Buckingham Palace said the King’s brother will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Andrew gave up his other royal titles earlier this month, including the Duke of York, after facing more questions about his private life. In a posthumous memoir published earlier this month, Virginia Giuffre repeated allegations that, as a teenager, she had sex with Prince Andrew on three separate occasions. Andrew has…
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The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly condemned an incident in which a foreign national, Elwin Ter Horst, allegedly verbally assaulted police officers at the Diani Police Station in Kwale County. According to NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the incident occurred on October 28, 2025, and involved Horst, who is accused of using abusive and demeaning language toward officers performing their lawful duties. “NPS condemns this act in the strongest possible terms, emphasizing that such conduct cannot and will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” said Nyaga. In a video circulating online, Horst was seen hurling abuses at police officers and…
Cameroon’s Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji says opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over allegations he incited “violent post-election demonstrations”. At least four protesters have been killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters since Cameroon’s election on 12 October, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya winning an eighth consecutive term. Tchiroma Bakary insists he won the election, a claim dismissed by Biya’s ruling party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM). Violent crackdowns by police and security officers on protesters have alarmed the international community, with the UN, African Union and EU calling for restraint. On Tuesday,…
There were few voters at polling stations in Tanzania’s biggest city early Wednesday as the main challengers to President Samia Suluhu Hassan were either jailed or barred from running. The government and police made repeated threats that protests would not be tolerated, and stationed tanks around the commercial capital Dar es Salaam on Wednesday to prevent any unrest. But the heightened security may have backfired, with voters worried about showing up. Polling stations in some of the city’s busiest areas were virtually empty an hour after opening, AFP journalists saw, despite being busy at that time during previous elections. “We…
A Meru University student has been charged with selling fake 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination papers in an elaborate online scam. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), detectives attached to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) tracked down and arrested the suspect, identified as Chrispinus Nandafu, in his hideout in Kianjai, Tigania West Sub-County. “Detectives attached to the Kenya National Examinations Council have arrested a crafty student accused of orchestrating an elaborate online scam selling fake KNEC examination papers,” the DCI said in a statement. Nandafu was arraigned in court on Tuesday, where he faced…
By Martha Karua As Tanzania approaches its general elections on October 29th, the signs of a system closing in on itself are undeniable. The promise of a “new dawn” under President Samia Suluhu Hassan has given way to a systematic repression targeting both the digital space and the foundations of justice. My recent experience confirms the depth of this crisis. On May 17th, I traveled to Tanzania as a lawyer, former Justice Minister, and politician to observe the court case of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, a fundamental act of legal solidarity. Upon arrival, I was detained and deported. My two…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally endorsed Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as its acting party leader following the death of Raila Amolo Odinga earlier this month. In a statement released after a Central Committee meeting held on October 27, 2025, the party expressed gratitude to Kenyans and the government for their outpouring of support and solidarity with the Odinga family. “The party resolved to endorse Hon. Dr. Oburu Oginga as the acting party leader and urged all members to accord him the necessary support and cooperation to guide the party through this difficult time,” said ODM Secretary General Edwin…
Team Kenya co-captains Isaac Atima and Linet Nanjala have expressed confidence that the squad will deliver its best-ever performance at the Deaflympics in the Summer Games set for Tokyo from November 15 to 26. Kenya will be making its eighth appearance in the quadrennial multi-sport event after debuting in 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Over the years, Kenya has steadily improved its performance in the global championships, establishing itself as a powerhouse in deaf sports. Tasked with leading a contingent of 177 athletes in Tokyo, Atima and Nanjala said they have faith the team will surpass the 24 medals (five gold,…
By Colonel (Rtd) Seth Shava Across Africa, Private Military Contractors (PMCs) have become the new power brokers, selling security, buying influence, and quietly rewriting the rules of sovereignty. From the gold mines of Sudan to the oil fields of Libya, groups like Wagner, now rebranded as Africa Corp, have traded protection for profit, leaving instability and exploitation in their wake. What began as a promise of safety has instead fueled violence, corruption, and foreign control. As violence surges and resources are stripped away, a clear choice emerges for some African nations: Continue down a path of increasing dependence on foreign…
Julius Ogamba, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, on Monday morning, October 27, 2025, officially flagged off this year’s Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) in Kericho County. The event marked the start of a week-long national exercise for more than 2.4 million students. Ogamba reaffirmed that the Ministry of Education is fully prepared and anticipates a 100% transition of students to the next grades. “The piloting was done in July to determine how to select schools and pathways, and now the students are undertaking their examinations. We need everyone on board to…
