Odinga, Raila
Thousands of mourners have been gathering at a soccer stadium in Kisumu to pay their respects to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who died at the age of 80 in India this week. The city is on high alert, with military officers, regular police, and air surveillance teams deployed to
Odinga, Raila
Thousands of mourners gathered yesterday at the state funeral of former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, who died at the age of 80 in India on Wednesday. The funeral procession was met with heavy security after a deadly day saw security forces open fire to disperse crowds at the Nairobi
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on a diplomatic mission to the Indo-Pacific region from October 24 to November 1, 2025, with the aim of strengthening trade and defence partnerships. His visit will focus on advancing significant new export opportunities for Canadian industries, deepening the Canada-Singapore partnership, and accelerating
City councils
Senior government officials, including Home Office officials and the police, briefed Shabana Mahmood on security concerns and the possible ban on Israeli fans attending a Europa League match at Aston Villa. Discussions took place eight days before the decision was announced, with the Cabinet Office informed of security concerns. The
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The dispute over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans traveling to Birmingham for a match against Aston Villa has raised complex questions about public safety, freedom of movement, and the role of the police in balancing these competing interests. The debate has drawn in politicians from all sides, with some calling for
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Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, has accused Sir Keir Starmer of repeatedly making "false" statements about the reasons behind the collapse of the China spy trial. The controversy surrounding the case has led to a war of words between the two leaders, with Ms. Badenoch demanding that Sir
Prime ministers
Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, left an indelible mark on environmental restoration, particularly in the preservation of the Mau Water Towers. Despite facing opposition from prominent political leaders and residents, Odinga stood firm in his commitment to restore the forest, even when it meant risking his popularity
Odinga, Raila
Thousands of mourners gathered yesterday at the state funeral of former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga, who died at the age of 80 in India on Wednesday. The funeral procession was met with heavy security after a deadly day saw security forces open fire to disperse crowds at the Nairobi
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has agreed to give the PML-N-led federal government more time to fulfill its promises, including relief efforts for the recent floods that have devastated parts of the country. In a Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting, PPP leader Sherry Rehman emphasized that her party played a
Legislators
President William Ruto led a procession to view the body of Raila Odinga at Parliament Buildings, where it has been placed in honor of his contribution to Kenya's democratic and political evolution. Odinga, a former Prime Minister, served the people of Kibera Constituency with dedication and distinction for
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Tomiichi Murayama, Japan's prime minister from 1994 to 1996, died on Friday at the age of 101. He is best remembered for his historic televised apology on August 15, 1995, in which he expressed "deep remorse" for Japan's wartime atrocities. The apology, delivered 50
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Prime Minister Mark Carney took aim at his predecessor Justin Trudeau's approach to crime as he previewed "tough" criminal justice legislation that his government will introduce next week. The new bill will focus on reverse-onus bail, consecutive sentencing for repeat offenders, and increased penalties for organized
