Rebecca Cheptegei, a prominent Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, succumbed to her injuries after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach. The horrifying incident occurred at her home in Kenya, drawing attention to the alarming surge in gender-based violence and femicide in East Africa.

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho was abducted by unknown individuals at Karen Police Station while with his son. The event, captured in a video, reveals Gaitho being forcefully taken by civilians as police looked on. Authorities later claimed it was a case of mistaken identity, targeting social media influencer Francis Gaitho. This incident raises concerns about recent arbitrary arrests and abductions amidst anti-government protests.

The Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) has called off its much-anticipated opening ceremony due to recent turmoil in Kenya. The organizers cited recent violence and unrest following civil protests against tax hikes, which resulted in fatalities and many injuries. The conference, set to occur in Nairobi, was to feature President William Ruto and other global dignitaries, emphasizing peace, development, and cooperation.

A high-profile summit begins in Switzerland this weekend with world leaders seeking to aid Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. Representatives from around 90 countries and organizations gather in hopes of isolating Russia and supporting Ukraine, as key players like the US and European nations lend their voices. China's refusal to attend, however, casts doubts on the summit's potential impact.

President Joe Biden's visit to France commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, underscoring the importance of a strong transatlantic alliance against Russian aggression in Ukraine. Biden, alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aims to highlight ongoing global conflicts and the fight for freedom.

Four people have lost their lives due to severe flooding in southern Germany, with significant disruptions to transport services. Among the deceased are a 43-year-old woman and a firefighter. Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the affected areas to discuss the current critical situation with regional officials and emphasized the urgency of tackling climate change.