The African diaspora in the United Kingdom is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Irene Wanjiru Mbugua, a 48-year-old caregiver from Mataara, Gatundu North, Kenya, who was tragically killed while on duty on June 22, 2025. Ms. Mbugua, a devoted single mother of four, had moved to the UK two years ago in search of better opportunities. She worked tirelessly with a caregiving agency, known for her compassion, diligence, and unwavering dedication to her patients. Her tragic death occurred when a male patient she was caring for turned violent—an incident that has since prompted an active investigation by West Midlands Police.…
Author: Tosin Onisuuru
A startling new map released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that in several sub-Saharan African countries, mosquito-borne diseases are responsible for more deaths each year than homicides and road traffic accidents combined. The map, colour-coded to visualize this deadly trend, highlights nations in red where diseases spread by mosquitoes—such as malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever—claim the most lives annually. Countries like Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Cameroon fall into this category, showing a significant public health crisis. According to WHO data, malaria alone killed an estimated 619,000 people in 2021, with over 90% of…
Germany has officially ended its financial support for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. The government stated that it will redirect those funds toward tackling the root causes of migration in crisis-hit regions. For years, thousands of people escaping war, persecution, and poverty have risked their lives crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe. Tragically, many have died along the way, making sea rescue operations a crucial humanitarian effort. At a recent press conference, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul defended the decision, emphasizing Germany’s continued commitment to humanitarian aid. However, he stressed that sea rescue missions should…
At least 29 students lost their lives in a tragic stampede following an electrical explosion at a high school in the capital city of Bangui on Wednesday, according to medical sources. The incident occurred at Barthelemy Boganda High School, which was serving as an examination centre for more than 5,000 students from six different schools who had gathered to take their final exams, the Ministry of Education reported. Hospital officials confirmed that at least 29 people died and around 260 others were injured in the chaos that ensued. “We were overwhelmed. It was horrifying—dozens of injured students were being rushed…
The Zambian government has officially petitioned South African authorities to postpone the burial of former President Edgar Lungu, citing unresolved disputes over the funeral arrangements. The controversy began when Lungu’s family chose to bury him in South Africa, rejecting Lusaka’s proposal for a state funeral led by President Hakainde Hichilema. The family argued that Lungu had left specific instructions prohibiting Hichilema from participating in his funeral and wished to handle his repatriation privately. According to the BBC, Zambia’s Attorney General, Mulilo Kabesha, submitted an urgent court petition in South Africa, requesting a halt to the planned burial scheduled for Wednesday.…
In response to the European Union’s recent ban on Tanzanian-registered aircraft, the Tanzanian government has moved swiftly to ensure the continuity of international travel, tourism, and trade by expanding access for foreign airlines. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) announced that international carriers such as Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways have been granted additional rights to operate flights to and from major Tanzanian cities. These expanded flight permissions are temporary and will last for six months as the country works to address the EU’s safety concerns. According to the TCAA, the decision was made to “safeguard tourism, business continuity, and…
Pope Leo has called on both Iran and Israel to reject retaliation and instead choose the path of peace following 12 days of intense conflict. Speaking during his weekly audience at St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, the pontiff made a heartfelt plea amid rising global tensions, especially after the United States joined the conflict by launching airstrikes on Iran’s uranium-enrichment facilities in support of Israel. “Let all forms of oppression and revenge be set aside,” Pope Leo said. “May both nations embrace dialogue, diplomacy, and the pursuit of peace with unwavering commitment.”
Mali and Russia have officially signed a series of agreements aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and economic collaboration, with a particular focus on the energy sector. A major highlight of the agreements is the planned cooperation in nuclear energy, as revealed by the Kremlin. These developments followed Malian military leader Col Assimi Goïta’s recent state visit to Moscow, where he engaged in a two-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Since coming to power in 2021, Col Goïta has redirected Mali’s international alliances toward Russia, gradually moving away from the country’s traditional relationship with France. This diplomatic realignment aligns with…
A devastating attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan, Sudan, has resulted in the deaths of over 40 people, including children and healthcare workers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Labeling it “another appalling attack,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the strike on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing, “Attacks on health must stop everywhere!” The assault took place on Saturday in Muglad town, near active conflict zones where Sudan’s rival military factions—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—have been locked in a deadly power struggle since April 2023. The RSF has blamed the Sudanese military…
Uganda’s long-serving President, Yoweri Museveni, aged 80, will contest for re-election in the upcoming 2026 general elections, according to an official announcement by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. The NRM confirmed on its website Tuesday that Museveni, who has led the East African nation since 1986, intends to retain his roles as party chairman and presidential flagbearer. Tanga Odoi, chairman of the NRM electoral commission, told AFP that the veteran leader would formally express his interest in running in the forthcoming polls. Museveni’s bid, though widely anticipated, further extends his nearly four-decade grip on power. Once praised for…
