More than 50 defendants, including six with U.S., British, Canadian or Belgian citizenship, appeared in court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday charged with taking part in a failed coup and other offences that carry the death penalty. The defendants include Malanga's 22-year-old son Marcel Malanga, two other U.S. citizens and the three other holders of foreign passports. The first day of the military trial took place under a tent in the yard of Ndolo military prison on the outskirts of Kinshasa. The defendants were identified in court, and charges read, but they were not asked to enter a plea. Congo lifted a moratorium on the death penalty in March, citing treachery and espionage in recurring armed conflicts as the reason.

The lyrically masterful musical artist Kagwe Mungai has broken up with his girlfriend, Sharon Mwangi, they announced via a joint statement on their social media accounts Friday. Our journey together has been extraordinary, filled with deep love and affection. In the statement announcing their split, Kagwe and Sharon concluded with a plea for space. “We won’t be engaging in further discussions on this, and we deeply appreciate your understanding and respect for our privacy,” the statement read. Kagwe Mungai is former Cabinet Secretary for Health Mutahi Kagwe’s son and is 33 years old.

Kristen Stewart will make her TV series debut as astronaut Sally Ride in The Challenger. The Los Angeles native conducted her space shuttle first mission in 1983 aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Three years later, Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff on a cold morning at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 28, 1986. The Closer star disclosed that it was Stadler's 'dream of having Kristen Stewart,' in the role of Ride. The obituary written Ride and her longtime companion Tam O'Shaughnessy and release by Sally Ride Science referred to O'Shaughnessy as Ride's 'partner of 27 years.'

KUALA LUMPUR: Star Media Group (SMG) swept top prizes at the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards (HKM) 2023. The nation’s premier annual journalism awards night was held in recognition of the outstanding works by journalists from the print, online and electronic platforms. Well done: Ng celebrating with the SMG team at the MPI-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards 2023 in Kuala Lumpur. Another win by SMG journalists was the “Colours of Malaysia” series, which got silver in the Best Multimedia Journalism category. In his opening speech, MPI president Datuk Yong Soo Heong said that 2023 saw the highest number of applications since the awards’ inception in 1980.

This article will celebrate 20 rising African hip-hop artists who are shaping the hip-hop arc of today’s society with a powerful individualistic approach. He is now known for shaping a special approach to African hip-hop. He played a big role in bringing African hip-hop releases to a global audience. He is just 26 years old and he already has become one of the leading men of the African Rap game. He is now a multiple-award-winning African rapper playing an essential role in the shaping history of the African rap game.

Star Chebet shared the reason behind the cryptic messages. Photo: Star Chebet. Whose voices is Star Chebet hearing? Chebet sent voice notes to her friend Muyu, who is into spirituality, who shared them on her TikTok live. She claimed Chebet had asked her for forgiveness and added that their spirits were clashing.

A Magistrates court has acquitted Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi over charges of forging academic certificates. Magistrate Felix Kombo said the state failed to establish a strong case against Sudi to warrant him being placed on his defence. The magistrate said failure to produce and prove the documents means the charge can't stand. He also faulted the investigating agencies over how they obtained part of the evidence. Part of the evidence that formed part of the case was said to have been obtained in a hotel which the magistrate said raised issues of credibility.

Court acquits MP Oscar Sudi in KCSE certificate forgery caseKapsaret MP Oscar Sudi has been acquitted of forgery charges by a Nairobi court. Anti-corruption chief magistrate Felix Kombo freed the MP stating that the prosecution failed to produce the academic certificates he is alleged to have forged. Mr Sudi is accused of forging a diploma certificate in Business Management purporting it to be a genuine document issued by the Kenya Institute of Management. The MP was also accused of giving false information to an IEBC officer. Mr Sudi allegedly provided false information to Derrick Kaisha, an officer of EACC, at Haron Court Hotel, Nairobi County, in September 2015.

The Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) Nakuru Main Campus has been forced to close indefinitely after mass student protests on Friday. “It is apparent that normal classes cannot be conducted due to the unconducive environment.”“It is therefore decided that the college programs shall be suspended indefinitely. All students are ordered to vacate the college compound by 12:30 PM,” the RVIST principal said. Allegedly, they were protesting against the administration over delays in students’ budget approvals, which led to the cancellation of RVIST freshers night and cultural week. During the demos, they had barricaded the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway at Ngata Bridge and prevented traffic, prompting the police to use teargas to disperse them.

Image: Steve Granitz/ Neil MockfordSource: UGCRihanna worries fans with latest fashion statementPop idol Rihanna sparked a frenzy among her fans by wearing a t-shirt with the words 'I'm retired'. Her fans, The Navy, interpreted the picture posted by @grandekordei as her announcing her retirement. The album R9 has been placed on the back burner, and fans are worried. The Navy loses hope for an albumHer loyal fans are now losing hope that Rihanna will release the album soon. News outlet XXL reported that Rihanna may have given birth to a daughter, which sent the singer's fans into a frenzy.

You don’t even have to leave the house to see some of this summer’s best movies. Here’s a list of every film that Netflix is releasing this summer.

Kirstie Allsopp has revealed her father Charles has died at the age of 83, as she shared an emotional tribute on Friday. The Location, Location, Location star, 52, revealed that Charles, who was the 6th Baron Hindlip and a renowned auctioneer and member of the House Of Lords, passed away at home on June 5. Last week, Kirstie revealed that Charles had been rushed to hospital as she shared a series of tweets reflecting on the challenges of hospital visiting hours. The star noted that when her father was previously ill in 2022, Covid restrictions prevented her from visiting his bedside. In August, Kirstie also paid tribute to her co-host Phil Spencer's parents, after they were both killed in a car crash.

Kate Hudson has been slammed for becoming the latest multimillionaire celebrity to promote a $2,499 full body scan. The star - worth an estimated $80million wrote: 'Not your average MRI scan. I would love, love, love the US healthcare system to provide for more imaging. Another wrote: 'We all want a full body scan. Our award-winning whole body scan is fast (under 1 hour), safe (MRI has no ionizing radiation), and non-invasive (no contrast).'

The Finance Bill 2024 has introduced various tax reforms that have sparked debate among multinational companies operating in Kenya. Such unpredictability, exemplified by abrupt tax rate changes or the introduction of new taxes, directly impacts the core structures of businesses. Committee members, led by Umul-Kheir Kassim (Mandera Woman Rep), called for regular stakeholder engagement post-approval of the Finance Bill to assess the impact of the law on the economy. “Do not just engage with us during the consideration of the Finance Bill. Let us engage regularly to assess the impact of the approved law so it can inform how we approach the next Finance Bill,” she urged.

An awkward clip of Conor Maynard joking he's secretly fathered several children has resurfaced after it was revealed he's expecting a baby with The Traitors star Charlotte Chilton. Joe carried on: 'You all know Conor Maynard. The awkward video comes after Charlotte revealed more information about their dalliance. She told Metro: 'I very nearly didn't go at all because I didn't even know who Conor Maynard is. Traitors baby!'