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Multilateral organization that co-funds development projects in Africa, sanctions entities like the ICC, and coordinates European diplomatic responses to geopolitical crises.

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  1. August 2026

  2. The Standard

    … Four international observer missions, including from the European Union and regional bloc SADC, are deployed to monitor polling across the 10 provinces.Security was tight after the government announced Wednesday the arrests of several people, including three former senior governm …

    Zambia votes with president's economic record on the line

  3. Citizen Digital

    … The United Nations and the European Union previously urged Trump to reverse penalties against ICC officials. …

    US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions

  4. Citizen Digital

    … But many states are nevertheless engaging with Afghanistan's leaders -- including Britain and European Union members -- driven largely by practical considerations. …

    Five years after return, Afghan Taliban government builds diplomacy

  5. Citizen Digital

    … European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU had mobilized Copernicus, a satellite service, to help with rescue operations. …

    Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 111

  6. The Standard

    … The United Nations and the European Union previously urged Trump to reverse penalties against ICC officials.Many of the measures were directly linked to an arrest warrant that The Hague-based court issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza. …

    US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions

  7. Citizen Digital

    … sail under the flags of various nations to obscure their true ownership.It was listed on public shipping databases as flying the Cameroon flag but was among 39 vessels de-listed from Cameroon’s ship registry ⁠in June.The ​ship is subject to sanctions imposed by the European Union …

    Oman says grounded tanker oil spill covers 400 square km

  8. The Standard

    … VocalizeThis handout satellite image released by Vantor on August 6, 2026 and taken on August 1, 2026 shows the Wildberries warehouse in Volgograd, Russia, after Ukrainian strikes. [AFP] President Volodymyr Zelensky was making his first official visit to Serbia -- a rare European …

    Ukraine's Zelensky visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow pounds Kyiv

  9. The Standard

    … raining targeting key players in the sector so as to revive production of the ‘white gold.’ACA has partnered with the Market Oriented Value Chains for Jobs and Growth in the ECOWAS Region (MOVE) and the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat with funding from the European Union …

    Kenya, Africa cashewnut actors trained to enhance value additon and growth

  10. The Standard

    … The decline has been partly attributed to stricter European Union pesticide regulations, resulting in significant losses for farmers.Among its recommendations, the Auditor-General calls on the PCPB to establish structured follow-up inspections, strengthen farmer awareness through …

    Sale of illegal pesticides persists despite crackdown, Auditor General says

  11. Citizen Digital

    … The European Union made no bones about their opposition: "Hands off our game." The Asian Football Confederation -- one of whose members, Saudi Arabia, is to host the 2034 World Cup -- expressed their disappointment at not being informed of the plans. …

    Timeline: How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded
Opinion

Russia's Africa summit risks empty diplomacy, columnist warns

The News

An opinion piece questions whether the third Russia–Africa Summit will deliver tangible benefits to African nations, noting that Russia's economic contribution to Africa remains minuscule—trade reached only $18 billion by 2022, missing Putin's 2019 pledge to double it to $40 billion within five years, and Russian investment accounts for less than 1% of foreign direct investment into the continent.

25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Russia's Africa summit risks empty diplomacy, columnist warns

    An opinion piece questions whether the third Russia–Africa Summit will deliver tangible benefits to African nations, noting that Russia's economic contribution to Africa remains minuscule—trade reached only $18 billion by 2022, missing Putin's 2019 pledge to double it to $40 billion within five years, and Russian investment accounts for less than 1% of foreign direct investment into the continent.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 24 October

  1. LVBC advances water, sanitation projects across Lake Victoria Basin

    The Lake Victoria Basin Commission has announced progress on the Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management Programme, valued at 68.90 million euros (approximately Sh9.9 billion) and co-funded by the German Federal Government and the European Union, which seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve water-related information access, and expand sanitation infrastructure across the region.

    24 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 23 October

  1. Youth-led poultry hub creates jobs in Kakamega County

    A 30-member youth group in Kakamega County formed Navakholo ASP CBO Hub in August 2024 to venture into poultry production, pooling Sh80,000 to start a business focused on broilers, layers, egg production, and rearing day-old chicks. The enterprise has enabled members to generate income and create employment opportunities within their community.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

  1. ICC awarded EU's top rights prize amid US sanctions

    The International Criminal Court received the European Union's Sakharov Prize in recognition of its work upholding international law, as it faces US sanctions and Trump's vow to dismantle the court over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. US envoy heads to Putin talks after Ukraine peace proposal meeting

    US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Oslo to discuss proposals on ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, with a US official describing the talks as "constructive". Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to present the proposals, while Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US on Russian missile attacks "works now".

    21 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. DRC faces instability as Kabila-led rebel movement challenges Tshisekedi

    Former President Joseph Kabila, who returned from self-imposed exile in early 2025, is heading a rebel movement aimed at ousting President Felix Tshisekedi from power. The political tension follows the collapse of a power-sharing coalition between Kabila and Tshisekedi after the former handed over power in 2019.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Kenya to inject Ksh.5 billion into Hustler Fund by year-end

    President William Ruto announced during his Mashujaa Day 2026 address that the government will inject an additional Ksh.5 billion into the national Financial Inclusion Fund, the Hustler Fund, by the end of 2026. Ruto described the Hustler Fund as a successful programme through which over 10 million Kenyans are regular borrowers and Ksh.98 billion has been advanced without collateral.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. EU-funded project supports grassroots rights groups' legal victories

    An EU-funded initiative called Haki Ni Yetu Project awarded 66 grants to grassroots organisations across 32 counties, helping secure county laws protecting persons with disabilities and widows, and strengthening responses to gender-based violence. The project reached more than 40,000 Kenyans and trained over 600 civil society leaders.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 16 October

  1. European leaders pledge support as Ukraine-US ties deteriorate

    European leaders rallied around Ukraine's Zelensky at an EU summit in Brussels as Kyiv's relations with US President Trump have soured over sanctions relief for Russia and disputes over Ukrainian military operations. EU officials called for increased support to Ukraine and heightened pressure on Russia amid Ukrainian concerns over disrupted US satellite access and Russian bombardments.

    16 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Government to build Ksh.300 million lands registry in Murang'a South

    The government will construct a new lands registry in Murang'a South at a cost of Ksh.300 million to improve access to land services and ease pressure on existing offices, Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome announced. The current registry in Murang'a town handles more than 400,000 land parcels.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Taiwan warns Europe against dependence on China

    Taiwan's foreign minister told the European Union that reliance on Chinese suppliers poses risks to the bloc's freedom and sovereignty, warning that dependence on China is "a threat to European freedom" ahead of an EU summit in Brussels where trade with Beijing will be discussed.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. EU data regulator calls for clear warnings on recording smart glasses

    The European Data Protection Board issued non-binding guidance saying smart glasses should give clear warnings when recording—such as bright LED lights, audio signals, or voice activation cues—citing serious privacy concerns and risks of secret filming of girls and women. The watchdog raised particular concerns about vulnerable groups in sensitive spaces like schools and hospitals.

    13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 12 October

  1. UN refugee chief warns of severe funding shortfall crisis

    The UN's high commissioner for refugees warned that UNHCR faces a severe funding crisis, with only $3 billion of the $8.5 billion needed available as of October 9, forcing the agency to slash its workforce while displacement remains near record highs.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EU warns platforms against livestreaming US execution

    The European Union warned digital platforms against showing a planned livestream execution of Nidal Hasan, a US Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in 2009, scheduled for December 3. EU officials said platforms must enforce their terms of service, noting that Meta forbids livestreaming capital punishments while X and TikTok forbid shocking and violent content.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Trump announces deal to import Russian diesel; Zelensky condemns it

    Donald Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel into the US, with Putin agreeing to release 300,000 tonnes immediately followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and further supplies. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the deal as a gift to Putin and an investment in prolonging war, calling instead for strong US support for Ukraine's defence.

    11 October 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Trump eases Russia sanctions, secures diesel release

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had secured Russia's agreement for a major diesel release and eased war sanctions on Moscow to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the move as "unworthy" and "weak."

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US sanctions ICC, drawing criticism from UN and European nations

    The United States announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, banning transactions with what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a "rogue court" and warning it would "end the ICC" if the court did not end its threats. The UN, European nations, and international human rights bodies condemned the decision as a serious blow to international criminal justice, though Israel welcomed the move.

    10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

  1. Netherlands, EU fund €30m East African fresh-produce logistics hub

    The Netherlands and European Union are supporting a €30 million (Ksh.4.3 billion) cold-chain consolidation centre in Naivasha to consolidate agricultural exports from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for rail transport to Mombasa and shipment to Europe. The Northern Corridor Cool Logistics project aims to reduce transportation costs by 25 per cent and carbon emissions by more than 90 per cent, with financial closure targeted for 2027 and construction to begin in 2028.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. US announces sanctions on International Criminal Court

    The United States announced sanctions on the International Criminal Court, vowing to cripple the tribunal's operations and banning transactions with what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a "rogue court." The sanctions include a six-month grace period to allow the court's member states to show meaningful progress on US concerns, while international allies including Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the UK, the UN, and the EU opposed the move.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 32

    Russia pounded Ukraine with waves of missiles and drones on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people, including children, and damaging industrial facilities and energy infrastructure, according to President Zelenskiy. The heaviest losses were in Pryluky in Chernihiv region, where a Russian missile destroyed a five-storey residential building.

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. Extreme heat poses rising health risks to pregnant women and newborns

    UN climate chief Simon Stiell will warn at a pre-COP summit in Fiji that extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and newborns at increasing risk, citing a survey showing more than two thirds of health professionals across five continents had seen heat-related complications in the past five years. Climate-driven extreme heat during pregnancy is increasingly linked to premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and maternal complications.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Science and technology needed to revive Kenya's coffee sector

    Stakeholders at Science Summit Nairobi 2026 called for Kenya's coffee sector to adopt science, technology, and farmer-centred policies to reverse declining production and build climate resilience. Experts emphasized that scientific evidence should guide agricultural investments, soil testing should complement fertilizer use, and farmers must be placed at the centre of regeneration efforts.

    4 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

  1. UK PM suggests possible EU return; Brussels responds cautiously

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the UK's possible return to the European Union, floating options ranging from staying as is to joining the EU's customs union, single market, or eventually full membership. The EU welcomed the shift in tone but said it is waiting to see what the UK government does next, rather than making changes based on rhetoric alone.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. US pushes coordinated action on steel overproduction at G20

    The US is pushing G20 members to take action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down, with some countries agreeing to a "Milwaukee framework" to counter persistent excess steel production. The initiative targets a criticism often levied against China, which the US alleges produces more steel than it consumes and floods markets; China rejects these claims.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. EU proposes delaying methane emissions rules amid winter energy concerns

    The European Union proposed postponing new rules to cut methane emissions by one year, with EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen warning of a "challenging" winter ahead due to "very high" oil and gas prices resulting from the US-Iran war. The delay aims to ease pressure on energy markets as gas prices have more than doubled in Europe.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Google appeals EU order to share search data, open Android

    Google has appealed an EU decision under the Digital Markets Act requiring it to share search data with rival search engines and open its Android system to competing AI services, citing privacy and security concerns. Brussels issued the order in July, with data sharing to begin in January 2027 and Android changes in July 2027.

    29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

  1. DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 7,900 cases across seven provinces

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 7,911 confirmed cases and 3,801 confirmed deaths across 63 health zones in seven provinces, with the virus spreading into new areas including a zone near the South Sudan border that raises cross-border transmission concerns.

    26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 25 September

  1. Pope Leo XIV makes first Vatican state visit to France since 2008

    Pope Leo XIV arrived in France on Friday for a four-day visit, the Vatican's first state visit to the nation in 18 years. The trip will include a mass on Saturday at Place de la Concorde and visits to Lourdes and Metz, with artificial intelligence and the continent's future among the pontiff's priorities.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Nearly $3 billion mobilised for Ebola response in Central Africa

    Africa CDC says nearly US$3 billion has been mobilised for the Ebola response in Central Africa following a G20+ Foreign Ministers meeting, with the priority now shifting to ensuring funds reach the frontline. The figure represents pledges, with around $700–$800 million in new money, and the US is the largest individual funder at $878 million.

    25 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

  1. FAO urges wider financing to eradicate livestock disease by 2040

    The Food and Agriculture Organization has called on governments, development banks and private foundations to increase funding for global eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants, saying a €50 million European Union pledge should catalyse broader investment and encourage additional contributions from institutions like the World Bank and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

    24 September 2026 · Capital News →

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