Kenyan President mocks Nigerian English, sparking backlash
Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked controversy after suggesting that Nigerian-accented English is difficult to understand and requires a translator.He made the remarks during a speech to Kenyans living in Italy on April 24, 2026.Ruto claimed that Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" and contrasted this with Nigerian English, which he described as incomprehensible.His comments drew laughter from the audience but provoked widespread condemnation online.Nigerians and other Africans criticised the Kenyan leader for belittling a fellow African nation's language.Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono responded by stating that English is a colonial language and not a measure of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 08:01 LONDON
EU Faces Pressure Over Exports of Banned Pesticides to Developing Regions
The European Union continues to export pesticides banned within its own borders to countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, drawing increasing criticism and calls for a complete export ban.Each year, over 120,000 tonnes of such pesticides are shipped outside the EU, despite their prohibition for use on European farms.Current EU regulations require companies to submit export notifications detailing intended uses and shipment volumes, but there are no further controls once the products leave the bloc.This regulatory gap has raised concerns among public health advocates and political actors.Reports have linked these exported pesticides to significant health risks.A Greenpeace study found... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 07:02 LONDON
Children Born Near UK Army Base in Kenya Identified with Soldier Fathers
A legal and DNA process has confirmed that 12 children born near the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) have British soldiers or contractors as their fathers.This identification provides these children with clarity about their paternity and eligibility for British citizenship and support.The UK's highest Family Court judge has legally confirmed the paternity in these cases, which involved tracking down 19 men who served at the British army base in Nanyuki.Many of the children had previously faced uncertainty about their fathers' identities, with some being told their fathers were deceased.They and their families have also experienced financial hardship and social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 01:01 LONDON
