Kenyan opposition figure Martha Karua petitions regional court to overturn presidential election

A leading Kenya opposition figure has petitioned the East African Court of Justice to overturn President William Ruto’s August election victory, a win that drew legal challenges but was upheld by the country’s top court. Martha Karua, a former justice minister who was the running mate to veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, on Friday submitted… Read More Kenyan opposition figure Martha Karua petitions regional court to overturn presidential election

U.S. announces new $400million military aid for Ukraine

The United States on Friday announced an additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine, including refurbishing T-72 tanks and missiles for HAWK air defense systems for Kyiv. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters that the U.S. would pay for 45 T-72 tanks from the Czech Republic to be refurbished and fund refurbishing some missiles… Read More U.S. announces new $400million military aid for Ukraine

North Korea flies military jets, fires artillery near border with South Korea

South Korea said it scrambled warplanes in response to 180 North Korean military flights near the countries’ shared border on Friday, and Pyongyang again demanded that the United States and South Korea halt “provocative” air exercises. The North Korean manoeuvres follow the firing of more than 80 rounds of artillery overnight and the launch of… Read More North Korea flies military jets, fires artillery near border with South Korea