President vows to end ‘American carnage’

President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of a broken country after being sworn in as US president. He spoke of abandoned factories, rampant crime and a failed education system, pledging that his presidency would bring about change. “This American...

Jammeh offered final chance for peaceful exit

West African leaders gave Yahya Jammeh, who lost elections last month, until midday on Friday to hand over power and agree to leave The Gambia or face military action carried out by the regional bloc ECOWAS. Later however, Jammeh requested a four-extension until 4pm...

Time to get my brother back-Auma

US President Barack Obama’s sister Auma has said time has come for her to get her brother back. In her twitter handle on Friday Auma said: “What a send off! The time has come. And I get my brother back. But not without mixed feelings.” Obama will leave the...

Trump forced to surrender his android phone

Donald Trump, set to be sworn in as President of the US on Friday, has relinquished his beloved Android smartphone for a Secret Service-approved encrypted device, according to reports. Now that the mogul-turned-president no longer has his civilian phone — which...

Washington prepares for Donald Trump’s big moment

Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States today — capping his improbable journey to the White House and beginning a four-year term that promises to shake up Washington and the world. An estimated 800,000 people will gather on the...