Kenya’s Mombasa back in headlines over a live ants smuggling bust tied to wildlife trade; historic port city, old as 900s, Kenya’s key coast hub.
The US‑Israel war on Iran has pushed energy, fertilizer and transport costs higher and forced global agencies to cut growth forecasts. The OECD and other groups have reduced 2026 growth projections, UNICEF has reported soaring freight bills and delivery delays, and US consumer sentiment has ticked up slightly as gas prices ease (15 June 2026).
Scientists unveil climate refugia for corals, identifying 5,800 square miles of climate-resilient ocean across 72 countries. The findings, presented at a Kenyan conference, suggest reefs may persist longer than feared and shape conservation priorities. Researchers highlight gaps in protection and call for political will to safeguard resilient reefs.
Taiwanese scholars are deported from Kenya after passports and phones are confiscated; Kenya defends the action as enforcing its “one China” policy. Taiwan and Kenya trade accusations, while China reiterates support for Kenya’s stance as the Our Ocean Conference pushes global ocean governance.