Outcome of Uganda’s election seems certain, but what happens next will be revealing
Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, seems likely to extend his rule in a country that has become a key strategic ally of the West
Kenya
Neglected emergencies: seven humanitarian crises you may have missed in 2025
From Sudan to Honduras many millions of people are suffering and dying in crises that receive relatively little international attention
Four killed after Kenyan forces fire shots and teargas to disperse Odinga mourners
Chaos erupts at stadium after remains of veteran opposition leader flown back from India
UN considers bigger mission in Haiti to fight gangs
Just under 1,000 personnel, mostly Kenyan, are currently deployed
Carbon credits: The dark heart of the climate ‘solution’ that simply does not work
Amid the climate crisis, no amount of wishing for an imaginary carbon unicorn will make it true
Karen Hao on AI tech bosses: ‘Many choose not to have children because they don’t think the world is going to be around much longer’
The author of Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination discusses the cost of Big Tech’s huge investment in technologies that may do more harm than good
What did you do if you were young, Irish and idealistic 60 years ago? Join the missions
Unthinkable: Irish missionaries have left an example of positive evangelisation, even if we are seeing the last of them
Kenya: Most deaths during antigovernment protests caused by police, Amnesty says
Sixteen killed and hundreds injured as Kenyans mark since year deadly demonstrations
Clashes between Kenyan police and anti-government protesters leave 16 dead, 400 injured
Violence flares on first anniversary of demonstrations in which scores were killed
Tullow Oil profit misses estimates amid €197m in asset charges
Company said in January that it was considering selling certain non-core assets to accelerate debt reduction
St Valentine’s Day: A-Z of all things romantic, overpriced and good value on February 14th
Conor Pope composes an A-Z of all things romantic, overpriced and good value on February 14th
Move to expand Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition internationally welcomed by Tánaiste
Agreement signed between Department of Foreign Affairs and BTYSTE to support science in developing countries, especially Africa
Ireland could agree new deal with Kenya allowing for recruitment of more nurses and midwives
Stephen Donnelly says the deal will be ethical and in line with WHO and OECD guidelines
Modern families: ‘I remember him being quite curious. He looked and saw he’s not Dad’s skin and he’s not Mom’s skin’
In a more multicultural society, how can parents of mixed heritage help their children embrace a full sense of themselves?
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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