Audio By VocalizeBurkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traore gives a news conference on October 2, 2022 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. [AFP]Junta-led Burkina Faso's parliament has dissolved all political parties, whose activities have been suspended since the military rulers seized power more than three years ago. On Monday, the transitional parliament adopted a bill repealing the laws governing political parties and groups in the west African country, according to a legislative assembly statement seen by AFP on Tuesday. United Nations rights chief Volker Turk has urged Burkina to reverse the decision to ban political parties and stop the repression of civic space. Under his leadership, political parties could not hold public meetings but were allowed to continue their activities.

"This can be proven through the footage, check the footage. Or the police caught him and threw him towards the operator. The behavior of the police thugs is criminal, unprecedented and I guarantee Sokol Bizhga that he will be responsible for the animalistic, bestial violence used against the protesters," said Berisha. Sali Berisha: I express my deepest condolences to the News24 operator, but eyewitnesses say that the fire came from the police, not the protesters. These are the deeds of the criminal Sokol Bizhga.

Today, public sector workers across Germany will go on strike. Protests are planned to be held in all of Germany's federal states, except Hesse. The unions organizing the protest are demanding a 7% wage increase for workers. The strike has been declared among employees of university clinics, higher education institutions and road construction departments. In some federal territories, kindergartens and schools will also go on strike, and classes are expected to be canceled.

DOCTOR Who actor Noel Clarke was today arrested over an historic allegation of attempted rape. The star, 50, was also held on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching. Clarke arrived at Islington police station, in North London, at 12.45pm by appointment with his wife Iris and solicitor. Clarke was formally arrested on suspicion of the alleged offences and questioned by detectives from the Met’s Central Specialist Crime Command. AdvertisementA Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault by touching on Tuesday, 10 February.

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1 / 6Triumph is preparing to overhaul its 400cc lineup to align with the upcoming GST 2.0 norms, which favour motorcycles with engines of 350cc or less. Models such as the Speed 400, Scrambler 400X, Speed T4 and possibly the Thruxton 400 are expected to be reintroduced as 350cc motorcycles. 3 / 6TVS Apache RTX 300 20th Anniversary Edition TVS has already launched the Apache RTX 300, and the special 20th Anniversary Edition showcased at MotoSoul 2025 is expected to hit showrooms in February. 6 / 6The Norton Manx R is a limited-run superbike that blends classic British racing heritage with cutting-edge engineering. Powered by a high-performance V4 engine, it delivers blistering speed wrapped in a beautifully crafted, race-inspired design.

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka was picked as President William Ruto's western region campaign coordinator. [File, Standard]In the high-stakes theatre of Western Kenya politics, where loyalty is often as fluid as the Nzoia River, Bungoma governor Kenneth Lusaka is turning out to be the quintessential survivor. From the “Wheelbarrow” scandal of his first term to his return in 2022, Lusaka has mastered the art of political comeback.

Safaricom has partnered with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to launch Ziidi Trader. The initiative marks a significant evolution of the Ziidi Investment Platform. Having already introduced Ziidi MMF for disciplined savings and Ziidi Shariah for compliant investing, Safaricom is now opening the doors to the capital markets. This integration allows users to monitor portfolios and access market insights seamlessly, aiming to transform the stock market from an elite pursuit into an accessible tool for everyday wealth creation. “Ziidi Trader is a powerful step in democratizing wealth for our customers,” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC.

By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Associated PressCoca-Cola saw stronger U.S. demand in the fourth quarter despite higher prices. Global unit case volumes grew 1% for the October-December period, led by the U.S., Japan and Brazil, the Atlanta beverage giant said Tuesday. Unit case volumes also rose by 1% in North America, reversing several quarters of flat or declining sales. Coke said it hiked prices 4% in North America and 1% globally during the quarter. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar was a strong performer, with sales up 13% for the October-December period.

[Jonah Onyango, Standard]The Senate has accused the Council of Governors (CoG) of engaging in public mudslinging following claims of extortion and intimidation by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). Senate Speaker Amason Kingi described the allegations as “inappropriate and unconducive” to intergovernmental cooperation. The CoG, chaired by Ahmed Abdullahi, had written to Speaker Kingi requesting an engagement between the leadership of the Senate and the Council regarding governors’ appearances before Senate oversight committees. “The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has, in our view, continuously engaged in extortion, political witch-hunts, harassment, intimidation, and humiliation of governors when they appear before it,” the letter stated. Regarding the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, CoG noted that governors are required to appear multiple times a year, which they deemed untenable.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenya is facing a deepening drought and food security crisis that requires urgent national attention. “Women and children bear the greatest burden, walking long distances, missing school and facing increased risks of disease and malnutrition,” Gachagua said. In light of these realities, Gachagua called on President William Ruto to act decisively. “William Ruto must declare the drought in northern Kenya a national disaster,” he said. Speaking on Monday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said up to 23 counties currently require drought response measures.

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula/FILEKakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has affirmed that he and his team will deliver 2.6 million votes to President William Ruto in Western Kenya during the 2027 elections. “We will transfer all the votes that we used to give Raila to Ruto,” Savula stated, underlining the strategic importance of Western Kenya in the next presidential contest. Lusaka has been appointed to coordinate Ruto’s re-election campaign in the Western Region, with Savula serving as his deputy. I told him I want to structure a team that will deliver votes for you in Western,” he recounted. He added that the campaign strategy would see him and Lusaka concentrate on Western Kenya, while Ruto, Mudavadi, and Wetang’ula traverse other parts of the country.

Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto (L) and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard]Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to account for promises made to Northern Kenya since his election in 2022, a day before the President begins his three-day tour of the region. “I want to tell William Ruto, as he heads to the north, that the people there face a problem of accountability. He will be with them in military choppers, blowing wind and dust to a hungry population with no water and food,” stated Gachagua. “I would like him to carry food and water for the people of northern Kenya,” he added.

South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to usersSouth Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said on Saturday it had accidentally given away more than $40 billion worth of bitcoins to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange. Bithumb apologised for the mistake, which took place on Friday, and said it had recovered 99.7% of the 620,000 bitcoins, worth about $44 billion at current prices. It had restricted trading and withdrawals for the 695 affected customers within 35 minutes of the erroneous distribution on Friday. Bitcoin prices briefly slumped 17% to 81.1 million won on Friday evening on Bithumb, charts from the exchange show. Bithumb trails Upbit, a dominant player in the South Korean crypto space.

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