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Body of Kenyan Leader Raila Odinga Arrives in Nairobi

The body of veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has arrived in the capital, Nairobi, from India, where he died of a suspected heart attack. A large crowd gathered at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to receive the coffin on Thursday. President William Ruto has announced seven days of national mourning for the influential politician. Odinga's body will lie in parliament before a state funeral service on Friday. It will then be moved to his home region in western Kenya for a burial service on Sunday. Odinga, who ran for president five times, was a major figure in Kenyan politics for decades and a figurehead for a large portion of the population.

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Kenya Declares 7 Days of Mourning for Raila Odinga

Kenyan President William Ruto has declared seven days of national mourning following the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga on Wednesday.In his announcement, President Ruto praised Odinga as Kenya’s foremost statesman and one of Africa’s greatest sons, calling him a fearless defender of democracy and good governance.Ruto said the government will organize a state funeral in honor of Odinga. He also announced that he will suspend all his public events during the mourning period as a sign of respect.Flags across the country will fly at half-mast as Kenyans pay tribute to the veteran leader who shaped the nation’s political landscape for decades.

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Defence Ministry Vows Open Probe into Ashanti Crash

The Ministry of Defence has pledged a full, transparent investigation into the August 6 helicopter crash in Adansi Akrofuom, Ashanti Region, that claimed eight lives, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah. Speaking to traditional leaders in Accra on August 13, Deputy Defence Minister Brogya Genfi said the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) had commenced investigations and sought international collaboration to ensure the credibility of the process. “We have received a positive response to our request for international support. Nothing will be covered up—the process will be transparent, and the public will know exactly what happened and the cause of this tragic accident,” Mr. Genfi assured. He also called on the media to report responsibly to avoid misinformation. The crash victims included: Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Samuel Aboagye, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Sarpong, NDC […]

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Kufuor Commiserates with Mahama After Helicopter Crash

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has extended his heartfelt condolences to former President John Dramani Mahama following the tragic military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region that claimed eight lives. The gesture of sympathy took place during a visit to Mahama’s residence, where the two leaders shared a solemn moment of reflection over the national tragedy. Kufuor, who served as Ghana’s president from 2001 to 2009, expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of life and emphasized the importance of unity in times of national grief. He noted that the accident, which involved a Ghana Air Force helicopter and claimed the lives of key government and military figures, was a moment that transcends political affiliation and touches every Ghanaian household (adomonline.com). Photos from the visit show Kufuor and Mahama seated together in a quiet, reflective conversation, highlighting the rare but […]

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