Thursday, June 18, 2026
A deadly week unfolds across Kenya as Ebola-centre protests turn fatal, matatu strikes paralyse transport, and Nairobi prepares to host a high-profile Africa-France summit.
From award-winning Korean series to nostalgic sci-fi and all-ages animation, Netflix is setting the streaming agenda in spring 2026 — and Canada is watching closely.
A wave of student strikes has engulfed 204 Kenyan schools, sparking urgent calls from legislators and teachers' unions to overhaul the school calendar — even as the Education Ministry sends mixed signals.
Kenya's government projects a budget deficit of 5.3% of GDP for 2026/27, wider than expected, amid fiscal consolidation risks and an inconclusive IMF visit — though a successful Pipeline IPO offers a rare uplift.
President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian have signed a preliminary agreement to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though critics question how much it actually delivers.
England made a winning start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as tournament fever grips host cities across North America — while the BBC announced painful programme cancellations back home.