In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the fugitive fled to Nigeria after committing the crime. Police in Nigeria said they have arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, Xu Qing, for allegedly masterminding a Ponzi scheme valued at more than $245 million in China. In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Anthony…
Nairobi — Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified her political support for the Kenya Kwanza administration, urging residents to remain aligned with the government while sharply criticizing opposition leaders and internal dissent within the Mt Kenya region. Speaking at her headquarters in Kutus, Kirinyaga County, Waiguru defended her position, warning residents against what she termed…
People walk by a McDonald’s restaurant on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kevin Carter | Getty Images McDonald’s is expected to report its first-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday. Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting the company to report: Earnings per share: $2.74 expectedRevenue: $6.47 billion expected In…
An American flag flies at Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank, California, on Sept. 12, 2025. Mario Tama | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday reported a staggering net loss for the first quarter, but it has an explanation. The company booked a net loss of $2.9 billion, far larger than the net loss of…
Schools in Nelson Mandela Bay were closed on Wednesday after torrential rain caused severe flooding. Some businesses also closed their doors. The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, Denise van Huyssteen, said bigger manufacturers were able to continue production but many employees had stayed away. Severe floods damaged factories, offices and warehouses, she…
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has dismissed Information Minister Daud Aweis and appointed lawmaker Abdifatah Qasim Mahmoud as his replacement, the government said on Wednesday. The appointment was made in accordance with Article 120, paragraphs 2 and 3 of the provisional constitution, and followed consultations with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, a statement…
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met senior officials from the World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday to discuss long-term solutions to food insecurity, drought and recurrent climate shocks. The delegation was led by WFP Deputy Executive Director Matthew Hollingworth, according to a statement. Barre briefed the officials on the country’s overall situation,…
The Lucid logo is shown at the Los Angeles Auto show on Nov. 20, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — Lucid Group suspended its vehicle production guidance for the year as its incoming CEO evaluates the all-electric vehicle manufacturer’s business operations, including the potential for lower output of EVs. The company on Tuesday said…
New York — TANZANIA has taken centre stage in the global luxury gemstone market after Indian billionaire Sudha Reddy showcased a rare tanzanite necklace valued at over 15m US dollars (about 39bn/-) at the Met Gala 2026. The event, held on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, saw the…
Diplomatic pressure on South Africa is mounting as more African countries threaten retaliatory measures over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians. While no government has officially announced a total closure of borders, threats of blockades, trade suspensions and heightened security checks are gaining traction across the region in what analysts and foreign policy…
