Between July 2021 and December 2023, SAMIM clashed 67 times with rebels in Cabo Delgado. The Rwandan Defence Forces and SAMIM's failure to share intelligence is one of the reasons why the insurgents are still in operation. Despite such success, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said the SAMIM did not achieve most of its goals in Cabo Delgado. "SAMIM has suffered from insufficient coordination between itself, the Rwanda Defence Forces [RDF] and the host nation's security forces. The Tanzanian Defence Forces were deployed under a bilateral agreement with Mozambique.

WORK IS UNDERWAY TO TRANSFORM THIS FORMER BLANK SLAB OF CONCRETE INTO COCA-COLA UNITED’S NEW HEADQUARTERS. A DECADE AGO, BIRMINGHAM’S COCA-COLA UNITED, THE NATION’S THIRD LARGEST COKE BOTTLER, BOUGHT THE PROPERTY. AND THE WAY IT’LL LOOK, YOU’RE GOING TO GET A GREAT SPOT COMING OFF THE INTERSTATE. AND IF YOU’RE FLYING IN, YOU’RE GOING TO GET A GREAT VIEW OF IT AS WELL. THE COMPANY IS SPENDING $338 MILLION TO TRANSFORM THIS FORMER PIPE FITTING PROPERTY INTO 500,000FT OF OFFICE AND SODA BOTTLING WAREHOUSE SPACE.

The proverb “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” aptly describes the trajectory of Jakes Nyanjom, son of former Radio Citizen presenter Joyce Gituro. Joyce Gituro's son Jakes Nyanjom, 18, is the new host of Drive Show at Homeboyz Radio. Photo: Jakes Nyanjom. Who is Jakes Nyanjom? Gituro gets mad at Jakes Nyanjom after prankPreviously, Gituro showed her serious side after thinking her son messed up.

Nick Cannon said he was looking for comedians to be part of his comedy show. Photo: Nick Cannon. Source: InstagramWill Kenyan comedians take part in Wild 'N Out? In a post shared on X, the actor disclosed that he was making the continental debut of his iconic comedy show Wild 'N Out. Nick Cannon meets Prophet Lovy Longomba for prayersIn January, Cannon and one of his baby mamas, Abby De La Rosa, visited Prophet Lovy Longomba so he could pray for their children.

CANNES, France, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday on the French Riviera, with a selection of 22 films vying for the coveted Palme d'Or. The opening ceremony, presented by French actress Camille Cottin and featuring an exceptional guest of honor, American actress Meryl Streep, was broadcast live in hundreds of cinemas in towns and cities across France. Outside of the realm of the competition, the festival will premiere the film Le Deuxieme Acte by Quentin Dupieux for the first time anywhere in the world. President of the jury is 40-year-old American director Greta Gerwig, whose latest film "Barbie" smashed records. Over the next 12 days, more than 35,000 festival-goers are expected to attend the festival screenings and wander the aisles of the Film Market.

The already stacked performance lineup just got better because the Country Music Association announced on Tuesday, May 14, that even more stars have added to the four-day festival. The 51st year of CMA Fest is already gearing up to be the biggest and best year yet. This newest announcement of added acts comes just two months after the Country Music Association revealed the initial CMA Fest lineup. More information can be found by downloading the official CMA Fest app. Fan Fair X single day ($10, Friday through Sunday only) and four-day ($25) tickets can also be purchased now.

— Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours before he competes in the NASCAR Cup Series’ Coca-Cola 600. Johnson, who ran the Indy 500 in 2022, was part of NBC Sports' broadcast booth in 2021 when he ran only the road and street courses on IndyCar's schedule. NBC said Tuesday that Johnson will be part of the broadcast team at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the May 26 race. “To have the opportunity to experience ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ once again is such an honor,” Johnson said. Johnson will fly to Charlotte Motor Speedway after the Indy 500 to compete in NASCAR's longest race of the year.

Rescuers have pulled four people out of the rubble of a collapsed building in the Mathare neighbourhood of Kenya's capital on Tuesday, but more people were likely trapped, the Kenya Red Cross said. "Three out of the four rescued have been taken to a nearby health facility, while one with minor injuries was treated at the scene," the Red Cross wrote on social media platform X. The building was undergoing demolition when it collapsed, the Red Cross said. The collapsed five-story building had been partially demolished by officials a week ago, but some residents remained in their apartments, said Wanjiru Wanjiru, an activist with the Mathare Social Justice Centre, a local rights group. I think people were not leaving because the government had not given people any money to resettle anywhere," Wanjiru told Reuters by telephone.

According to the Kilifi County Nurses and Midwives Alliance, the trend used to be common among doctors and nurses in urban areas, but of late, even those at health facilities in rural areas are moving out of the country. Kilifi County currently has about 760 nurses, with sources saying that a number of them are in the process of seeking employment outside the country. Kilifi nurses and midwives celebrate outside the Kilifi County Referral Hospital during the marking of the National Nurses and Midwives Week on Monday, May 13, 2024. Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Kilifi County Chairperson, Ms Juliana Nyevu, said over 450 nurses were awaiting promotion by the County Service Public Board. Kilifi County Director for Health, Dr Hassan Leli, said the department was working to address nurses' grievances.

The Daily BeastYulia Morozova/ReutersLess than 24 hours after Vladimir Putin sent his defense minister packing after reportedly privately blaming him for failures in the war against Ukraine, another top Defense Ministry official was yanked out of bed by masked security forces.Counterintelligence agents reportedly arrived armed to the teeth to detain Lieutenant-General Yury Kuznetsov, the head of the Defense Ministry’s personnel department, on bribery charges Monday. The Investigative Committee announced in a p

The Tornado ReportAccording to a public information statement released by the National Weather Service of San Angelo, the supercell that hung over Coke County that fateful Friday actually produced two twisters. The first tornado, which had an EF2 rating, touched down 3 miles south-southwest of Silver at 3:40 p.m. The Silver tornado damaged a private property just north of FM 2029, ripping off the roof of a ranch house but leaving the walls standing. The Silver twister was on the stronger end of this range, however. “Anything rated EF2 or higher is considered a strong tornado,” Castillo said.

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki now says that the arrival of new modern security equipment in the country moves Kenya closer to achieving the vision of a safer country for her people. Kindiki said that the new acquisition, which will take the total number of modern APCs received so far to 20, will help protect the officers on the frontlines. “The government intends to protect officers on the frontline to make sure that we first protect them from harm but also provide them with mobility. Some of the areas where our frontline officers are working are difficult terrain areas which cannot be accessed using the ordinary vehicle equipment we have,” Kindiki said. Kindiki further noted that the country is in the process of having active and revitalized air assets equipment.

According to her, well-wishers on Monday donated books, shoes, and bags, but learners were not given school uniforms leaving other parents in limbo. They told us that we cannot transfer them to other schools which has been a challenge to us parents," she said. Schools affected by the wave of banditry include Angata Nanyekie, Nkorika, Lorian, and Soit Pus primary schools, dealing a blow to students, parents, and teachers alike, especially those in junior high school. The situation remains tense in these areas, with parents expressing concerns about the safety of their children returning to school. Bandit attacks continue to plague the region, with the latest incident occurring near Lorian Primary School on Monday.

President William Ruto has announced an increase in the budgetary allocation to sectors combating corruption and promoting justice and accountability from Sh87 billion to Sh108 billion in the current financial year. Ruto noted that this is because the nation's economy and security and the people's rights and freedoms depend on it. "To support these efforts, we have increased budgetary allocations to sectors combating corruption, and promoting justice and accountability since the 2022-23 financial year, from Sh87 billion to Sh108 billion in the current financial year," Ruto said. The President emphasised that the government will not hesitate to make its contribution to the enhancement of sectors combating corruption, and promoting justice and accountability. Ruto noted that an independent judiciary, an effective executive, a progressive legislature, an open civil society, and a vigilant media are not mutually exclusive.

Nick Cannon is a multifaceted entertainer known for his work as a rapper, comedian, actor, and host of the hit show 'Wild 'N Out,' and is also famous for his ever-growing family. Here, we take a closer look at the women who share children with Nick Cannon. Mariah CareyChildren: Moroccan Scott and MonroeMariah Carey, the iconic singer and songwriter, was Nick Cannon's first wife. Alyssa ScottADVERTISEMENTChildren: Zen and Halo MarieModel Alyssa Scott and Nick Cannon welcomed their son Zen in June 2021. LaNisha ColeChildren: Onyx IceADVERTISEMENTPhotographer LaNisha Cole welcomed her daughter, Onyx Ice, with Nick Cannon in September 2022.