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President Ruto’s proposition of implementing visa-free entry last year sparked both excitement and concern among various individuals. While the idea  promised easier travel and increased tourism, it is not without its complexities. However Ruto’s proposal to establish a visa-free entry system has undoubtedly captured the attention of many. The notion of effortless travel and the potential boost to tourism has elicited ...

In recent developments, Iraq has strongly criticized the United States’ air strikes, considering them a breach of its sovereignty. Iraqi officials have expressed deep concern over the potential consequences that these actions may trigger. The country has characterised the action taken by the US, following the killing of three of its soldiers in a drone strike in Jordan, as a ...

In a harrowing incident that shook Nairobi, Kenya, a gas plant explosion has left at least 29 individuals injured. The catastrophic event unfolded with tremendous force, causing widespread destruction and sending shockwaves through the community. The incident occurred at a gas plant located at  Embakasi region in Nairobi, where a powerful explosion tore through the facility, leaving devastation in its wake. ...

The US has threatened to reinstate sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, days after the South American country’s top court upheld a ban on opposition candidate María Corina Machado. Ms Machado won a primary to become the opposition’s unity candidate for the 2024 presidential election. However, on Friday, Venezuela’s Supreme Court confirmed a 15-year ban on Ms Machado from running for public ...

French farmers have begun moving hundreds of tractors in an effort to blockade key routes into the French capital, termed the “siege of Paris.” They argue they are being hit by falling incomes, environmental regulations, rising red tape, and competition from imports. French authorities say 15,000 police officers have been mobilized to stop tractors entering the capital and other cities. Other protests ...