Militia attack kills six Chinese nationals, DRC soldiers

By REUTERS Militia fighters have attacked a Chinese-linked mining site in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing six Chinese nationals and at least two Congolese soldiers, local officials said on Thursday. China condemned the attack, which took place on Wednesday in Djugu territory in the gold-rich Ituri province. Djugu administrator Ruphin Mapela said it was…

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Kenya advocates financing strategies for ecosystem restoration at COP16

During the ongoing United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP16), the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, Festus Ng’eno, emphasized the importance of building a robust economic case for restoration efforts. “To accelerate restoration efforts, we must demonstrate the economic benefits of restoration to attract private investment and diversify funding…

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Botswana votes with President Masisi seeking second term

Botswana will hold a general election on Wednesday with President Mokgweetsi Masisi competing against three challengers for a second term in the diamond-rich southern African state. The poll could be competitive, analysts said, although a divided opposition gives the advantage to Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has ruled the country of 2.3 million people…

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PHOTOS of Suspects Busted With Items Looted From Chieni Supermarkets

Police in Nyeri and Laikipia counties are making significant progress in their investigation into the recent break-ins and arson attacks at Chieni supermarkets. They have recovered a substantial amount of stolen goods and apprehended multiple suspects found in possession of these items. The recovered items include washing machines, refrigerators, water dispensers, bicycles, kitchenware, food items,…

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‘It has not been easy’ – Beatrice Chebet reveals the under-belly fire instrumental to her success on the track

She has solidified her reputation as a force to reckon with but is not resting on her laurels Paris Olympics double champion Beatrice Chebet has hinted at remaining grounded in order to continue her dominance on the track. Chebet, the women’s 10,000m world record holder, wants to maintain her position as the world’s best athlete after bagging…

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