Kenyan Athletic Legend Rono Dies at 72 Years
Kenyan long-distance runner Henry Rono has died at the age of 72 at the Nairobi South Hospital, where he had been hospitalized for the past 10 days.
According to a statement released by Athletics Kenya, Rono died at around 10:30 a.m. on February 15, 2024.
“On behalf of the Athletics Kenya Executive Committee and the athletic fraternity, we wish to convey our sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire athletic fraternity during this trying moment,” Athletics Kenya...
Two Suspects Denied Bond in Athlete Kiplagat’s Murder Case
The Eldoret magistrate's court on January 31, 2024, has denied bond to the two suspects, David Ekhai Lokere, alias (25), and Peter Ushuru Khalumi (30), who are suspected to have murdered Kenyan-born Ugandan athlete Edward Benjamin Kiplagat.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) objected to the release on bond of the two men charged with killing the Ugandan 3,000-meter steeplechase runner, arguing that the duo had a criminal record and posed a flight risk.
State Counsel Anthony Fedha told the Eldoret...
UPDF Hands Over 50 Rescued Abductees to FARDC in Eastern DRC
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have returned 50 abductees, comprising 44 females and 6 males, to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC). These individuals were previously held captive by the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Eastern DRC.
The handover ceremony took place in Kasindi, North Kivu Province, with Major General Dick Olum, the overall Commander of Operation Shujaa, handing over the rescued individuals to Colonel Ekoko Bokeon, the FARDC Beni Sector Second in Command,...
Liberia – President Boakai Fails to Finish His Inaugural Speech Due to Heat Stroke
Liberia's elected President Joseph Boakai failed to finish his inaugural speech and was helped away from the podium during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 22, 2024.
The 79-year-old Boakai had been speaking for about 30 minutes at the ceremony when he suddenly could not continue to deliver his message to the congregation due to heat stroke. He failed to carry on speaking, and the ceremony was adjourned.
By the time of adjournment, Boakai had already been sworn in as Liberia's...
Somalia: Security Forces Call for Coordination in Janele to Stamp-out Insecurity
Abdirahman Ali, Janale District Commissioner, has emphasised the importance of district-wide security coordination in protecting people and property from the Al-Shabaab.
He made this call during a joint stakeholders' security meeting at the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia's (ATMIS) Janale Forward Operating Base (FOB).
He stated that coordination is essential in the fight against Al-Shabaab.
“To maintain the fight against Alshabaab, coordination is paramount. Share intelligence and work as a team,” Abdirahaman said.
The commissioner thanked the Base Commander for organising the...
Congo’s Tshisekedi To Be Sworn in For Second Term as President
Felix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is set to be sworn in today, January 20, 2023, for a second 5-year term following the constitutional court's confirmation of his election victory last month.
Tshisekedi’s last swearing in was in 2019 after defeating Joseph Kabila, and he became president, promising to improve living conditions in the DRC and to also put an end to 25 years of war in the East.
Despite his vows, the conflict involving numerous armed...
