U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the commencement of a major operation to relocate thousands of ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to secure facilities in Iraq. According to CENTCOM, they launched a new mission to transfer ISIS detainees to help ensure the terrorists remain in secure detention facilities The mission, which began on January 21, 2026,
President William Ruto on Wednesday, 21, presided over the President’s Award–Kenya Gold Awards Presentation Ceremony at State House, Nairobi, honouring more than 1,200 young Kenyans for exceptional achievement, service, and leadership. The event brought together senior government officials, education leaders, and youth development partners to celebrate the country’s top Award recipients. The Head of State,
A South African Bank, Nedbank Group Limited has issued a proposal to acquire a majority stake in NCBA Group PLC, a leading financial services provider in East Africa. In a statement dated January 21, 2026, NCBA said it had received a strategic investment proposal and a Notice of Intention from Nedbank to acquire approximately 66