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 AASDU Honours 38 Anambra Indigenes for Contributions to Community Development By Stella Obi The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) has honoured 38 indigenes of Anambra State for their professional accomplishments and contributions to community development. The award presentation took place on Nov. 7 in Lagos as part of the association’s 2026 Lecture and Award Dinner, which attracted community leaders, distinguished personalities and other indigenes of the state. Among the dignitaries at the event was the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Esther Onyekesi. In her remarks, Onyekesi urged Anambra indigenes living outside the state to maintain strong ties with their homeland and embrace the Aku Luo Uno philosophy by contributing to the development of their communities. She also stressed the importance of parents communicating with their children in Igbo to preserve the language and cultural identity of younger generations. The commissioner com...

 LASG EXTENDS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 542 RESIDENTS THROUGH EKO CARES PROGRAMME The Lagos State Government has extended financial assistance to another batch of 542 residents across the State through the Eko Cares Financial Assistance Programme, reaffirming its commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and households while providing relief from financial challenges. The presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries was held at the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement (OPL&CE), the Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, recently. In his address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, for their continued commitment to the welfare of residents and the sustainability of people-oriented programmes across the State. Highlighting the importance of continuity in Governa...

 Usher And Chris Brown Cancel Two Upcoming R&B Tour Dates Amid Growing Controversy  Fans of Usher and Chris Brown are getting some disappointing news as the two R&B superstars have canceled two more upcoming concerts on their joint R&B Tour. According to reports from TMZ / Complex, the canceled shows include their November 16 performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and their December 6 concert at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This brings the total number of canceled concerts to SIX - all of which were added during an eight-show expansion announced in August. In October, four other stadium dates were already canceled in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Columbia, South Carolina, and Indianapolis. At that time, organizers said it was to prioritize the health and well-being of the touring party and crew. For these latest two cancellations, no official reason has been given, leaving fans wondering what is happening behind the scenes. Importantly, thes...

Kanye West Breaks His Own Record — 83,000 Fans Pack AT&T Stadium For Historic Dallas Show Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has done it again. The rapper has broken his own record for the most-attended rap concert in US history, drawing more than 83,000 fans to his latest show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. According to promoter IKON Presents and figures reported to The Breakfast Club's Loren Lorosa, the Nov. 7 show — billed as YE LIVE! In Dallas — sold 83,132 tickets and grossed $16.5M to $18M in a single night. AT&T Stadium itself confirmed the milestone, posting: "history made — @kanyewest headlines the most attended rap show in US history at AT&T Stadium.” The achievement is even bigger because he broke a record he had just set 7 days earlier. - No. 1 — Arlington, Texas, Nov. 7: 83,132 tickets at AT&T Stadium (new US rap record) - No. 2 — Houston, Oct. 31: 80,210 fans at NRG Stadium on Halloween - No. 3 — Inglewood, California: 74,389 tickets a...

 INEC Says AI-Generated Voter Photos Removed, Staff Flagged in About 10 States The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has removed AI-generated photographs uploaded to the voters’ register and identified staff members in about 10 states for disciplinary action. INEC commissioner Mohammed Haruna disclosed this during a November 11 webinar organised by the PUNCH Media Foundation on artificial intelligence, misinformation and the 2027 elections. Haruna said the commission had taken down the affected photographs. He explained that cases involving INEC personnel were within the commission’s control and that the officials concerned had been flagged. He also said INEC was still finalising its policy on artificial intelligence, describing the technology as an evolving challenge. The commissioner did not identify the affected states or give the number of photographs removed. Disciplinary action was described as pending.

 Police Investigate Blord’s Armed Escorts After Viral Video The Nigeria Police Force says it has begun investigating a video showing businessman Linus Williams, popularly known as Blord, being accompanied by armed police officers. According to PUNCH, Force spokesperson CSP Ani Iniedu described the escort as unlawful in a November 11 response on X and said an investigation had commenced. The footage, posted on Instagram the previous day, showed Blord arriving at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and moving between other locations with police personnel. In a caption, he said he had returned to base and briefly visited his company’s Enugu branch before heading to Awka. The inquiry follows the presidential directive withdrawing police personnel from private VIP protection and redeploying them to regular policing duties.

 Kenya releases last Ebola patient, starts 42-day countdown to disease-free status Kenya discharged its last Ebola patient on Wednesday, starting a 42-day countdown ​to when the country can be declared ‌free of the disease, Health Minister Aden Duale said. Kenya has reported nine Ebola cases since early October, ​when a Kenyan man tested positive ​for the disease and died after arriving ⁠from Democratic Republic of Congo, where a large ​outbreak was declared in May. The other cases were ​all contacts of the index case. One of the other patients died and seven recovered. No new infections have been recorded ​since October 19, the health ministry told ​a press conference. The last 11 people who had come ‌into ⁠contact with confirmed cases were released from quarantine on Wednesday, the health ministry said, Reuters reported. Kenya will now require citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of ​Congo to ​undergo a ⁠21-day quarantine, Duale said. Ebola has been reported in four cou...

 PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                                                                      ABANDONED AND UNCLAIMED VEHICLE AND OTHER ITEMS The Abia State Police Command hereby requests owners of abandoned and Unclaimed exhibits at: IKWUANO DIVISION UMUAHIA 1.Nissan Caravan Bus (NGK 927XA) 2.Plasma Television  3.Sound System  4.Sanyang Motorcycle (black). This announcement serves as notice to the owners of such items, as failure to claim same within fourteen(14) days of this notice, will leave the command with no option than to in ag...

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED PHONES AND ACCESSORIES THIEF, RECOVER LAPTOP, 222 PHONES AND OTHER STOLEN GOODS FROM CITY CENTRE PLAZA The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected thief who broke into four shops at City Centre Plaza, Farm Centre GSM Market Kano, and recovered all the stolen items. On 7th November, 2026, at about 0715hrs, one Mohd Rabo, the Chief Security Officer of City Centre Plaza, reported at Farm Centre Division that on the same date at about 0400hrs, about four shops were discovered broken into at the Plaza. 2. Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Farm Centre Division, immediately mobilised detectives to the scene in collaboration with the market security. 3. On reaching the market, one Abba Abubakar, 'M', aged 27 years, of Gama 'A', Brigade Quarters, Kano, was sighted loitering inside the Plaza with an iron saw and a screwdriver in his possession. After questioning, he could not give...

Otti approves new salary structure for Abia assembly workers Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure for eligible workers of the Abia State House of Assembly and the State House of Assembly Service Commission, with effect from January 2027. The approval, which provides for a 25 per cent CONLESS implementation, makes Abia State the first state in the South-East to adopt the salary structure for parliamentary workers, according to the state government. The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Ukoha. According to the statement, Otti granted the approval “following recommendations submitted by the Committee on CONLESS”, which had examined issues surrounding the implementation of the salary structure for legislative employees. The Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure is a specialised remuneration framework applicable to...

 His actions were appalling, but what authorities found on his phone was terrifying. Now they need the public's help locating a potential victim.  Pedro Torres kidnapped his 18-year-old neighbor at gunpoint, then he beat and S/A her for hours, leaving deep emotional and physical scars. Pedro works as a food delivery driver and as a ride share driver, a fact that leads police to believe there may be many more victims.  Pedro was brought to justice after a horrifying incident in Apache Junction, Arizona on September 24th. In the early morning of the 24th, Pedro threatened his 18-year-old neighbor with a gun near her bedroom window. He forced her to put a hood over her head and walked her to his home, down the block. Once inside, the young woman's true ordeal began. Pedro kept the teen captive for hours beating and S/A ing her in turn. During the entire ordeal, he repeatedly threatened to take her life. Finally, after hours of @buse he made his victim shower while he cleaned...

 A missing 11-month-old was found buried alive in the nick of time by law enforcement.   11-month-old Koah Sharpe was taken by his father, Michael Comer, from his mother's home in Lexington County, South Carolina, on the afternoon of November 9th. Authorities were handling the incident as a custody related issue. An alert went out, and authorities began searching for Michael and Koah. Michael was eventually located and arrested, but after catching up to Michael Comer and taking him into custody, Koah was nowhere to be found. When questioned, Michael refused to give up Koah's location.  Authorities found the absence of Koah and Michael's reluctance to talk, extremely unsettling, and multiple agencies were mobilized to search for Koah.  Although they knew the matter was urgent, they could have never guessed just how urgent it was. Little baby Koah was trapped in the dark, underground in dirt, and running out of oxygen. A desperate search began as crews scoured the...

 A 60-year-old New York woman lost her life in an exceptionally rare attack by the family's pet St. Bernard. Lisa Bundy and her husband had home construction workers inside of their Niagara County home on Monday, November 9th. When the workers arrived, Lisa's husband decided to lock their beloved 6-year-old St. Bernard inside of their bedroom. He remained in the room with their pup. There was no way for him to know that doing the expected and standard action of locking pets away from workers would end so tragically.  At around 9 a.m., Lisa attempted to enter their bedroom. As soon as the door opened, the St. Bernard attacked, knocking Lisa to the ground and viciously biting her neck. Her husband immediately saw the attack and rushed to Lisa's aid. Her husband was able to get the St. Bernard away from Lisa and locked back inside of a separate part of the home. He did sustain minor injuries while stopping the attack. He then dialed 911 and rushed back to Lisa's side. A bo...

 LAWMA PROMISES CLEANER LAGOS AS ENVIRONMENT COMMISSIONER INSPECTS REHABILITATED SOLUS III FACILITIES The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents of improved waste evacuation and a cleaner Lagos following the inspection of rehabilitated facilities at Solus III Dumpsite by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab. The rehabilitation, which includes the access road leading to the dumpsite, is part of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s promised intervention to upgrade critical waste management facilities across the state and enhance operational efficiency. Speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner said that the government was fulfilling its responsibility by upgrading waste management infrastructure and reorganising LAWMA to strengthen service delivery, while urging Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators to complement the interventions through improved coordination, effective service delivery and regular feedback. He ca...

DRC enacts law paving way for constitutional change: state TV The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has enacted a law that paves the way for a change to the constitution. The law eases the rules around holding a referendum on constitutional matters. It was enacted in an order read on national television overnight on Tuesday to Wednesday, AFP reported. Tshisekedi, 63, has been in power since 2019 and under the current constitution has to step down at the end of his second five-year term at the end of 2028. Possible third term bid' Opposition parties have joined forces in recent months to stand against his attempt to change the constitution and open the way for him to run for a third term. Tshisekedi declared at a rare news conference in early May that he had "not sought a third term" but said: "If people want me to have a third term, I will accept."

 2027 Elections: Nigeria Must Retain Current Voters Register Before Fresh Biometric Overhaul, Says Okoye A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Okoye, has stated that the electoral body must proceed with the existing voters register for the 2027 general elections, despite widespread concerns regarding its credibility. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today, Okoye explained that the nation has run out of time to conduct a comprehensive overhaul before the upcoming polls. However, he strongly advocated for the complete compilation of a new biometric voter database immediately after the 2027 elections conclude. Current Database Described as Opaque Okoye did not mince words regarding the current condition of the national electoral roll, describing it as opaque, flawed, and lacking the full integrity expected of a credible voter list. Nevertheless, he maintained that practical realities leave the count...

 Manchester United Executives Convene in Monaco Amidst Michael Carrick's Future Speculation Manchester United's top brass are reportedly converging on Monaco for a critical summit aimed at deciding the immediate future of interim manager Michael Carrick. The high-stakes discussions underline the club's urgent need to chart a clear path forward amidst a challenging season at Old Trafford. The Monaco Summit Agenda Sources close to the club indicate that key figures, including Football Director John Murtough and then-Group Managing Director Richard Arnold, are expected to attend the discreet gathering. The picturesque Riviera city location suggests a desire for privacy as they deliberate on one of the most significant decisions facing the Old Trafford club this campaign. The agenda is understood to focus primarily on Carrick's tenure and whether he will continue in his temporary role or if a swift change is imminent. Carrick's Interim Stint Under Scrutiny Michael Carri...

 “Warri Deserves Better” — Mary Remy Njoku Questions Airport’s Condition Actress and ROK TV founder Mary Remy Njoku has called for improvements at Warri’s Osubi Airport after expressing disappointment with its condition. In an Instagram post, Njoku compared the airport to a motor park and questioned why a city she considers so important did not have a better facility. She said her criticism came from affection for Warri and a belief that its residents deserve more. In her accompanying caption, she called for attention to the airport and said she was raising a question rather than speaking as a government official. “Warri deserves so much better,” she wrote.

 Nollywood actor Ibrahim Suleiman shared all these photos on his social media with the caption : "FEELS. GOOD. HERE.   Eight years...  And it still feels, so good here.  I know I drive you crazy with my waking you up at 3am to ask you to take a look at the progress i am making with a painting because something feels "off" about the emotion it is supposed to convey. No vex, sha know it will continue for the rest of my life. The Lord is your strength, in Jesus' name 🤭 Happy Anniversary, my Sunshine. Thank you for giving me Keon. Thank you for giving me what we have. Thank you for giving me peace. I can never take that for granted, so help me God. I am thoroughly enjoying doing life with you.  And I can tell from the way that you look at me, that you wish you caught me sooner. No worry, time still dey. I gatchu. Lol Cheers to 8 going on 80 (God abeg o, lmao)  I Choose You ❤️ #ibrahimSuleiman #iSquared18  #icubed20  #Approved". The couple marrie...

 Lizzy Gold Unveils Her New 2026 Jetour SUV Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold has shown off her latest vehicle, describing it as a brand-new 2026 Jetour SUV. In her Instagram reveal, the actress celebrated the purchase and invited her followers to share in her excitement. She also thanked fellow actress Adanma Luke for arranging a quick delivery and getting the vehicle she wanted. Lizzy said the purchase was completed without stress and described herself as the latest “Jetour Queen.”

 Court Jails One for N6.6m Fraud in Maiduguri Justice Mohammad Maina of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri, on Monday, November 9, 2026, convicted and sentenced Ijai Jampi to one-year imprisonment Jampi was first arraigned on August 11, 2025 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the tune of N6, 660,000.00 (Six Million Six Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you, Ijai Jampi on or about April, 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly misappropriated and converted to your own use the aggregate sum of N6,660,000.00 (Six Million Six Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira) belonging to one Eneh Chinedu being payment meant for the supply of borehole plumbing materials which you used to execute a contract you secured with a Non-governmental Organisation, Gold Prime Organisation and thereby committed an of...

 EFCC Hands Over Recovered $3m, N1.3bn Unremitted Revenue to RMAFC   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Monday, November 10, 2026, handed over the sums of $3,000,000.00 (Three Million United States Dollars) and N1,303,128,000.00 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Three Million, One Hundred and Twenty-eight Thousand Naira) recovered from Aiteo Exploration and Production Limited and Newcross Exploration & Production Limited to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC.   The recovered funds, which form part of the liabilities established against the two companies for unremitted statutory payments to the Federation, were handed over by the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC's Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, ACE I Bawa Usman Kaltungo. The recovery followed an investigation by the EFCC after it received a petition from a consulting firm engaged by RMAFC, alleging conspiracy, tax evasion and economic sabotage resu...

 AFRICA STEPS UP FIGHT AGAINST TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES ‎ ‎Animal diseases do not respect borders. Tackling them requires more than regional agreements; it demands political commitment, adequate funding and coordinated action. ‎ ‎This was the message of the Minister of Livestock Development Idi Mukhtar Maiha at the opening of the 13th Meeting of the Regional Steering Committee of the Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases. ‎ The ‎Minister urged African governments to translate international commitments into concrete action, stressing the need for increased domestic investment and stronger ownership of disease-control strategies. ‎ ‎The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources and the World Organisation for Animal Health.

 NIGERIA CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE FUNDING, STRONGER UN RESIDENT COORDINATOR SYSTEM ‎ ‎Nigeria has called for adequate, predictable and sustainable funding for the United Nations Resident Coordinator System, emphasising its strategic importance to effective development coordination and the advancement of sustainable development across Member States. ‎The call was contained in Nigeria’s National Statement on Agenda Item 138, “Proposed Programme Budget for 2027: Resident Coordinator System,” delivered by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel at the 10th plenary of the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary Committee) of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly  in New York, USA. ‎ ‎Nigeria stressed that strengthening the Resident Coordinator System is a shared objective in advancing multilateralism and enhancing the effectiveness of the UN development system. It noted that a strengthened and well-resourced system is essential fo...

 SENATE TO ENGAGE NCC, TELCOS OVER SUBSTANDARD SERVICES Concerned about persistent complaints by telecommunications subscribers over charges on failed connections and other network interruptions, the Senate has resolved to engage stakeholders to address the situation. Lawmakers responding to a motion by the Senate Chief Whip emphasised that Nigerians must not be made to pay for telecom services that were not effectively delivered. The Senate Committee on Communications has been given four weeks to engage the NCC and telecom operators, assess the financial losses suffered by subscribers, and recommend sanctions against violators.

 COP31: NIGERIA, UK SIGN 750 MILLION DOLLAR PENSION-BACKED INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL  Nigeria has signed a 750 million dollar agreement with the United Kingdom to mobilise pension funds for investments in critical infrastructure, including energy, transport and digital development Charles Alfa reports that the Nigeria's climate ambitions at cop31 are extending beyond negotiations and commitments with increased attention on mobilising private capital for infrastructure and sustainable development. At the Nigerian pavilion, discussions also focused on partnerships and opportunities in climate finance, energy transition and sustainable development, as Nigeria seeks to attract investment to support its climate objectives. The day's engagements also provided an opportunity to present Nigeria's climate action priorities to the international audience through an interview with CNN. For Nigeria, the challenge now is to translate these investment commitments and international partnerships ...

 APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL REORGANIZES ITS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE PRESS STATEMENT  ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL  REORGANIZATION OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURE  To ensure more cohesive, disciplined, and effective public engagement, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has made some changes to the structure of the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications.  The Council has approved that only the campaign's Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, as official Spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, will speak on behalf of the Council.  All previously announced persons in this capacity shall henceforth dissolve into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members.  Radio and TV stations are hereby advised to take note of these changes and act accordingly. ...

 FG WOOS INVESTORS TO NIGERIA’S CATFISH INDUSTRY The Federal Government has called on investors and financial institutions to tap into Nigeria’s vast catfish industry, describing the country’s fish production deficit as a major investment opportunity capable of driving economic growth, food security and job creation.  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola made the call in Abuja at a High-Level Roundtable on Scaling Sustainable Catfish Value Chain Transformation, organised under the Fisheries and Aquaculture for Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific (FISH4ACP) programme. Oyetola said Nigeria’s annual fish requirement stood at approximately 3.6 million metric tonnes, while domestic production from all sources was about 1.4 million metric tonnes, leaving a significant supply gap that local aquaculture operators and prospective investors could exploit.  While, pledging deeper engagement with development finance institutions to promote affordable financing...

 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES ₦30 BILLION FOR DISTRIBUTION OF FREE  METERS TO BAND B CUSTOMERS The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC has approved ₦30 billion for the electricity Distribution Companies DIsCO's to meter customers.  This is under the third tranche of the Meter Acquisition Fund MAF. It is meant to meter all remaining unmetered Band A customers and speed up the metering of Band B customers, with equitable distribution across states within each DisCo’s franchise area. NERC emphasises that all meters supplied and installed under the MAF programme must be provided free of charge to customers. The ₦30 billion will be shared among the eleven Distribution Companies in proportion to their contributions to the Fund The Order sets out a transparent framework for implementing the third tranche of the Presidential Metering Initiative, which is aimed at accelerating the closure of  metering gap.

 NO NEW CASES OF EBOLA 3 WEEKS AFTER IMPORTED INFECTION AS NCDC WARNS OF MULTIPLE DISEASE THREATS  Nigeria has recorded no new Ebola infection, 21 days after confirming an imported case of the Bundibugyo virus from Uganda. However, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of multiple infectious disease threats, including dengue, chikungunya, diphtheria, meningitis and Lassa fever. Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, says the national response remains active, with heightened surveillance and investigation of suspected cases.  Beyond Ebola, dengue fever has been confirmed in Sokoto and Zamfara States, while Chikungunya has been reported in Sokoto.  Dr Jide Idris added that The agency has deployed rapid response teams to support affected states, while strengthening preparedness against meningitis and the seasonal rise in Lassa fever, as well as sustaining efforts to contain diphtheria. Nigerians are also advised to maintain good hygiene, protect the...

 NIGERIA- SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MOU ON PILGRIMAGE OPERATIONS Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the 2027 hajj and providing a framework for pilgrimage operations. A statement by NAHCON’s head of information and publications, Shafii Sani Mohammed, says the agreement was signed in jeddah by NAHCON Chairman, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, and Saudi Arabia’s vice minister of hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Bin Sulaiman Mashat. The agreement covers the allocation of Nigeria’s hajj quota, compliance with Saudi regulations and operational deadlines, as well as arrangements for accommodation, transportation, healthcare and other logistical services. It also provides coordination between both countries and monitoring of services to ensure the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims. Ambassador Yusuf commended the Saudi authorities for their investment in hajj infrastructure and improvements in pilgrimage services. He reaffirmed NAHCON’s commitment to working with its Sau...

 Eight people killed in Kenya's northeast in suspected al Shabaab attack Eight people – two police reservists, five construction workers and a driver – were killed in northeast ‌Kenya on Tuesday in an attack by suspected al Shabaab militants near the Somali border, police and a senior regional official said, Reuters reported. A report from ⁠a local police station said the ambush happened about 7 a.m. (0400 GMT) in Mandera county in the northeast, in an area where a road is being built. Regional official John Odhiambo Otieno said the armed assailants were believed to have ‌crossed ⁠the nearby border from Somalia. Investigations were under way to identify the attackers, Otieno added. Al Shabaab, which controls large swathes of Somalia, ⁠frequently carries out cross-border attacks on Kenyan military and civilian targets. Security analysts say the assaults ⁠are aimed at pressuring Kenya into withdrawing its troops from peacekeeping missions ⁠in Somalia

 Congo's Ebola cases surpass 11,000, government data show The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed ‌11,000, government data showed. Confirmed infections now total 11,042, and 5,387 people have died, ​the data showed, Reuters reported. The outbreak, caused ​by the rare Bundibugyo species of the ⁠Ebola virus, was declared in mid-May. ​There are no approved treatments or vaccines ​for this species. It is the second-largest and deadliest outbreak on record behind only the 2014-2016 West ​African outbreak, which infected more than ​28,600 people and killed more than 11,000. Eight of ‌Congo's ⁠26 provinces have been affected, and many deaths have occurred outside treatment centres