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Raila Odinga Funeral: Four Killed As Chaos Erupts In Nairobi

Raila Odinga Funeral: Four Killed As Chaos Erupts In Nairobi

October 16, 2025 3:42 pm

At least four people were killed and several injured in Kenya’s capital on Thursday after police opened fire and fired tear gas to disperse crowds gathered to view the body of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, according to local media and Reuters witnesses.

Thousands of mourners had filled the streets of Nairobi from early morning, many chanting Odinga’s name and waving flags as his body arrived from India, where the 80-year-old had died the previous day while receiving medical treatment.

When mourners broke through a barrier at Nairobi’s largest stadium, where Odinga’s body was resting in state, trouble started. …

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan Confirmed By Senate

INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan Confirmed By Senate

October 16, 2025 1:31 pm

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Dean of Law at the University of Jos, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

His confirmation followed a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after Amupitan successfully underwent screening at the National Assembly in Abuja.

Amupitan’s appointment signifies a change in leadership at INEC after Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s term. Preparations for the next off-cycle governorship polls and the general elections in 2027 are anticipated to be led by the incoming chairman. Senator Abubakar Lado, the Senate’s …

United States Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Shutdown Layoffs

United States: Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs

October 16, 2025 10:23 am

United States Judge halts plan to dismiss 4,000 Federal workers amid Shutdown, calling move unlawful as unions challenge administration’s justification.

United States Federal Judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop its plan to lay off thousands of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, calling the effort “unlawful” and an improper use of executive power.

The ruling, delivered Wednesday October 15, 2025, temporarily halts the administration’s move to dismiss roughly 4,000 workers through a “Reduction-In-Force” (RIF) process that began last week. The decision comes amid growing political tension and legal challenges over how the government has managed its operations …

Dina Boluarte Travel Ban Rejected By Peru Judge

Dina Boluarte Travel Ban Rejected By Peru Judge

October 15, 2025 4:22 pm

A Peruvian court has rejected a request to bar former President Dina Boluarte from leaving the country as prosecutors pursue corruption and abuse-of-office investigations against her.

Judge Fernando Valdez dismissed the motion from the State Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, ruling that Boluarte posed no flight risk and that the request was “unfounded.” The decision allows the ousted leader to travel abroad freely while facing several high-profile investigations.

”The court finds no sufficient basis to impose restrictions on the defendant’s movement,” Judge Valdez said during the hearing in Lima.

Boluarte, who was removed from office by Congress last week, faces multiple …

Military Ruler Randrianirina To Be Sworn In As President

Military Ruler Randrianirina To Be Sworn In As President

October 15, 2025 11:41 am

Army Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced on Wednesday that he will soon be sworn in as president of Madagascar, following a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power. 

Rajoelina, who was impeached by parliament after escaping the country over the weekend, has rejected the coup, refused to step down, and condemned the takeover

Randrianirina told a press briefing that the military had taken control and dissolved all institutions except the National Assembly (the lower house of parliament). “We will be sworn in soon,” he said, adding, “We took responsibility yesterday.” 

The High Constitutional Court has formally invited him …

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Clashes Kill Dozens

October 15, 2025 9:39 am

Renewed fighting erupted Wednesday along the volatile Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing more than a dozen civilians and military personnel, destroying a fragile truce following deadly weekend clashes.

Afghan Taliban authorities said Pakistani forces launched attacks in Spin Boldak district in the early hours, killing over a dozen civilians and wounding around 100. In a statement carried on social media, a Taliban spokesman accused Pakistan of firing “light and heavy weapons” into Afghan territory.

On the Pakistani side, authorities reported that four civilians were wounded in Cross-border shelling in Chaman, opposite Spin Boldak.

In another front, fierce combat in Pakistan’s Orakzai district …

Trump Threatens To Pull World Cup Matches From Boston

Trump Threatens To Pull World Cup Matches From Boston

October 15, 2025 8:44 am

President Donald Trump warned that several World Cup matches currently slated for suburban Boston could be relocated, alleging parts of the city have been “taken over” and questioning the leadership of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. 

Foxborough, Massachusetts, roughly 30 miles southwest of Boston, is scheduled to host multiple fixtures during the 2026 tournament, which the U.S. is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. Trump, speaking during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei, made clear his dissatisfaction with local governance. 

When asked about Mayor Michelle Wu, Trump acknowledged her intelligence but labelled her “radical left,” saying, “We could take them …

Raila Odinga Dies: Former Kenyan Prime Minister Passes At 80

Raila Odinga Dies: Former Kenyan Prime Minister Passes At 80

October 15, 2025 7:01 am

Raila Odinga, one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures, has died at age 80 while receiving medical treatment in India, his family and hospital officials confirmed. He collapsed during a morning walk and was declared dead at Devamatha Hospital, following an apparent cardiac arrest. 

The former prime minister’s passing has sparked deep public mourning and a flood of tributes from across the different political divudes. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, once Odinga’s rival, said his death “left a silence that echoes across our nation.” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Odinga as a “towering statesman and a cherished friend of …

Alex Jones Supreme Court $1.4B Defamation Ruling Stands

Alex Jones Supreme Court $1.4B Defamation Ruling Stands

October 14, 2025 3:11 pm

On October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review Alex Jones’s appeal seeking to overturn a roughly $1.4 billion defamation judgment tied to his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax. 

This refusal leaves in place the ruling against Jones and his media enterprise, Infowars, and paves the way for the Sandy Hook families to pursue enforcement and collection of the damages awarded.

Jones had argued that the financial burden imposed on him amounted to a “financial death penalty” and that he deserved protections under the First Amendment similar to journalists. His legal …

Senator Samaila Kaila Defects To APC, Blames PDP Crisis

Senator Samaila Kaila Defects To APC, Blames PDP Crisis

October 14, 2025 2:13 pm

Senator Samaila Kaila, who represents Bauchi North, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read the senator’s letter of resignation from the PDP.

In the letter read before the Senate, Kaila attributed his decision to ongoing internal crises within the PDP, saying the divisions had hindered his ability to serve his constituents effectively.

”The Peoples Democratic Party has gravely constrained my ability to discharge my constitutional responsibilities effectively and in good conscience,” the senator wrote.

He …

Saber Ben Chouchane Sentenced To Death Over Facebook Posts

Chouchane Sentenced To Death In Tunisia Over Facebook Posts

October 14, 2025 2:03 pm

Chouchane’s death sentence in Tunisia over Facebook posts, condemned and viewed by Rights groups as a dangerous escalation against free expression.

A Tunisian court has sentenced Chouchane to death over Facebook posts critical of the government — a ruling denounced by Human Rights Watch (HRW), as “unprecedented” and a stark sign of Tunisia’s worsening assault on free expression.

Saber Ben Chouchane, 51, was convicted on October 1, 2025, by the Nabeul Court of First Instance under charges of “attempting to change the form of government,” “insulting the President,” and “spreading fake news.” The court’s decision triggered widespread condemnation at home …

Texas Trump Burger Restaurants Owner Shuts After ICE Arrest

Texas Trump Burger Restaurants Shut After ICE Arrests Owner

October 14, 2025 1:12 pm

Texas Trump Burger Restaurants— Lebanese founder, Roland Mehrez Beainy, detained over visa overstay as his restaurants go dark across the entire Texas.

Trump Burger, a fast-food chain decorated with images of the United States President, Donald Trump, that is popularly known for its patriotic branding, has gone dark across multiple locations, including Houston. The closures come amid ongoing immigration proceedings against its 28-year-old Lebanese owner, Roland Mehrez Beainy.

Beainy, who entered the United States in 2019 on a non-immigrant visa, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on May 16, 2025, for failing to leave the country when his

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