Sarah Rainsford
1944
Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine
Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles at Ukraine in multiple waves overnight, killing at least 18 people in…
US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iran
A Democrat-backed measure to constrain President Donald Trump's ability to wage war with Iran has once again failed in the…
Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister
The Nigerian authorities have dropped charges of financing terrorism against a former justice minister and his son. Abubakar Malami, who…
South African opposition figure Malema sentenced to five years in prison
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of the illegal possession…
Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden…
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Kenya has sharply raised the cost of petroleum, with diesel prices rising by a record margin despite a fuel tax…