Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde resigns amid fall out with PM

By Tesfa-Alem Tekle Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde left office on Monday,  weeks after speculation swirled around her tenure.  Ethiopia’s Federal House of People’s Representatives voted in Taye Atske Selassie, a former envoy to the UN who was appointed foreign minister earlier this year, as the new President. Sahle-Work herself is a distinguished diplomat who served in…

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‘A little bit of pressure’- American Grant Fisher opens up on taking over from long-distance specialist Joshua Cheptegei

Grant Fisher is seen by long-distance great Joshua Cheptegei as his successor in the 5,000m and 10000m events and the American runner has commented on the succession talk. Double Olympic bronze medalist Grant Fisher has opened up about the immense responsibility and honor of being hailed as a potential successor to Ugandan long-distance great Joshua…

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Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

When President William Ruto engaged with Kenyans living in diaspora during his trip to Berlin, Germany. [PCS] Controller of Budget, the President spent nearly Sh300 million on foreign travel in the last financial year. Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance Delivery and Management, Eliud Owalo, recently listed a list of achievements of the Kenya Kwanza government…

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Kenya – Germany climate action partnership to promote green technology

Kenya is seeking to leverage its climate action partnership with Germany to strengthen the country’s resilience, promote green technology, and empower vulnerable communities. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Permanent Secretary Festus Ng’eno alongside Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira Tuesday led negotiations with a German Government delegation led by the Director for Africa Philipp Knill. Accordung…

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‘Stresses the body without fatigue’ – Jakob Ingebrigtsen plans perfect season for 1500m dream

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has made altitude training a key component of his preparation, focusing on pace consistency and controlled intensity as he sharpens his form for an ambitious 2025 season. Norwegian middle-distance track king Jakob Ingebrigtsen is wasting no time in preparing for the upcoming season having launched into a high-altitude training regimen in Sierra Nevada,…

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