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Kenya

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Kenya's Rastafarians Lose Court Battle Over Religious Cannabis Use

After years of legal proceedings, Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana for religious purposes.

Jul 15, 2026, 8:23 PM France 24 English

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Women Challenge Gender Norms in Kenya's Construction Industry

Despite representing only 3% of construction workers in Kenya, women are gaining new opportunities through nonprofit initiatives.

NPR News | Jul 6, 2026, 4:14 AM

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Kenya High Court Rejects Rastafarians' Bid to Legalise Cannabis for Religious Use

The court ruled against the Rastafarian community's claim that cannabis prohibition violates their constitutional rights but called for a nationwide discussion on cannabis policy.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:46 AM

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Kenya's 'Birdman' Gains Viral Fame Amid Health Concerns

Rodgers Oloo Magutha, a former homeless man in Nairobi known for rescuing and living with injured birds, has become an internet sensation, but city officials express worries over potential health risks.

Africanews | Jul 7, 2026, 3:57 PM

A Rüppell's Vulture at Nairobi National Park, Kenya. The shadow of the mid-day sun is directly under the vulture.

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Al-Shabab Kills Five Kenyan Security Personnel in Ambush

The attack marks a significant increase in cross-border violence along Kenya's northern border.

Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 7:47 PM

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CAF President Confident 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Will Succeed Despite Challenges

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe expresses optimism about the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, amid ongoing stadium construction concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:40 PM

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Kenyan Grandmothers Embrace Football for Health, Friendship, and Purpose

In Makueni County, Kenya, the Maiani Soccer Grannies Football Club is helping women aged 50 to 80 improve their well-being and social connections through regular football activities.

Africanews | Jul 14, 2026, 3:50 PM

Photograph showing soldier in uniform, wife in dress and hat, and two daughters wearing matching coats and hats. In May 1863, U.S. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton issued General Order No. 143 creating the Bureau of U. S. Colored Troops. This image was found in Cecil County, Maryland, making it likely that this soldier belonged to one of the seven U.S.C.T. regiments raised in Maryland. (Source: Matthew R. Gross and Elizabeth T. Lewin, 2010) This is the only known photograph of an African American Union soldier with his family. Identified as Sgt. Samuel Smith of the 119th USCT, with his wife Mollie, and his daughters Mary and Maggie.

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Global Trade in African Ants Surges, Raising Ecological Concerns

Thousands of African Giant Harvester Ant queens are being smuggled to Europe, prompting legal action and warnings about environmental impact.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 31, 2026, 1:12 PM

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Cyanide in Pesticide Suspected in Deaths of 15 Elephants Near Amboseli National Park

Kenyan wildlife officials suspect cyanide poisoning from pesticide-sprayed tomatoes caused the deaths of 15 elephants over a month-long period.

BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 3:25 PM

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US Expands Global Restrictions on Abortion Funding Amid Rising Health Risks for Women in Africa

Vice President JD Vance announced a major expansion of US funding restrictions on international organizations promoting abortion, impacting billions in aid and raising concerns over maternal health in Africa.

Africanews | Jul 20, 2026, 6:36 AM

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Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Rejects Court-Appointed Lawyers in Treason Trial

Kizza Besigye refuses state-approved lawyers after his chosen legal team was arrested or barred, delaying his treason trial in Kampala.

Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:41 PM

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Kenyan Court Denies Rastafari Religious Exemption to Use Marijuana

The Kenyan High Court ruled against Rastafarians seeking legal permission to smoke marijuana as part of their religious practice, citing insufficient evidence that cannabis use is essential to their worship.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 4:27 PM

A view of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. The Great Rift Valley is a name given in the late 19th century by British explorer John Walter Gregory to the continuous geographic trench, approximately 6,000 kilometres (3,700 mi) in length, that runs from northern Syria in Southwest Asia to central Mozambique in East Africa. (Oct/ Nov 2010)

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Kenya Restores Power After Widespread Blackout Affects Multiple Regions

Several parts of Kenya have regained electricity following a major outage that disrupted daily life and businesses across the country.

Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 8:04 PM

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Kenya Rights Groups Report Protesters Found Dumped and Tortured After Arrests

Six protesters were found abandoned and allegedly tortured after arrests during memorial gatherings marking deadly 2024 protests, prompting calls for independent investigations.

Al Jazeera | Jun 27, 2026, 7:04 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Thousands of men from impoverished countries, including Kenya, are being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, often under deceptive circumstances, raising concerns about their treatment and the fate of those killed.

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Russia Recruits Foreign Nationals for Ukraine War Amid Controversy Over Treatment and Burial

Thousands of men from impoverished countries, including Kenya, are being recruited by Russia to fight in Ukraine, often under deceptive circumstances, raising concerns about their treatment and the fate of those killed.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 22, 2026, 8:35 PM

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Michelle Jenneke and Cameron McEntyre Face Challenging Winds at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Strong winds at Scotstoun Stadium disrupted events on July 30, 2026, impacting hurdlers and javelin throwers alike during the Commonwealth Games.

ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 5:43 PM

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IOM Warns of Growing Forced Online Scam Networks Trafficking Victims Globally

The UN International Organization for Migration highlights a multibillion-dollar criminal industry exploiting job seekers, with victims trafficked into scam centers primarily across Asia.

UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 7:55 PM

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Daniel Adongo, First Kenyan NFL Player, Deported Amid Visa Overstay and Legal Issues

Former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Daniel Adongo was deported in June 2026 after overstaying his visa and facing multiple arrests, according to federal immigration authorities.

Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 6:47 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating After nearly five months of conflict, the US halts bombing campaign on Iran as Pentagon reports increased troop casualties and diplomatic talks continue.

US Pauses Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Casualties and Diplomatic Efforts

After nearly five months of conflict, the US halts bombing campaign on Iran as Pentagon reports increased troop casualties and diplomatic talks continue.

Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 11:56 AM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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Super El Niño Expected to Cause Major Economic Losses Across Africa

African Development Bank warns of a $10 billion to $20 billion economic impact and lasting effects on GDP due to a strong El Niño event.

Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 8:08 AM

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Trump Imposes New Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns

US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, targeting those accused of failing to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labour.

France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 2:24 AM

KTLA Reporter Unfazed as Giant Cockroach Interrupts Live Heat Report in California

Rachel Menitoff maintained composure during a live broadcast in Sherman Oaks despite a large cockroach landing on her, drawing praise from colleagues and viewers.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 7:53 PM

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Former Afghan General Abdul Zahir Qadeer Charged with Drug and Firearm Offenses in U.S.

Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan National Assembly member and Border Force general, faces federal charges in New York for conspiring to import narcotics and possess illegal firearms.

CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 11:58 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump revealed he has prepared orders to launch a massive strike on Iran should Tehran succeed in an assassination attempt against him.

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Trump Says He Left Instructions to Bomb Iran at Unprecedented Levels if Assassinated

President Donald Trump revealed he has prepared orders to launch a massive strike on Iran should Tehran succeed in an assassination attempt against him.

Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 9:54 PM