Dalisto Lungu, the son of Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu, has been stripped of assets worth more than US$1.26 million after a ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court.

The court found that the properties were obtained through illicit means and ordered their forfeiture to the state. The seized assets include 79 motor vehicles, over 20 pieces of land located in various parts of Zambia, as well as a fuel service station.

In its judgment, the EFCC stated that Lungu failed to provide credible evidence of a lawful income or business operations that could reasonably explain his accumulation of such wealth.

Lungu disputed the allegations, insisting that the properties were legally acquired. However, the court ruled that his explanation was insufficient to counter the state’s case, paving the way for the assets to be confiscated.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed online allegations suggesting that its founder, Bill Gates, is responsible for a surge in mosquito populations in Kenya.

Responding on X, the foundation clarified that it does not run mosquito laboratories nor release mosquitoes in Nairobi or anywhere else in the country.

It emphasized that all its health-related initiatives are carried out in support of Kenya’s own priorities and strictly follow government regulations.

The statement came after claims shared by Kenyan lawyer and politician Paul Muite gained traction on social media, sparking intense public discussion.

Some posts alleged that genetically modified mosquitoes were being produced and released on a large scale, claims the foundation described as completely untrue.

The controversy has emerged against the backdrop of continued concern over malaria, which remains a serious public health issue in the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to sue South African comedian Trevor Noah after remarks made during Noah’s hosting of the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

During his opening monologue, Noah made a satirical reference to Trump’s alleged past links to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, joking that with Epstein’s private island now defunct, Trump might need to find another place to “hang out with Bill Clinton.”

The comment, delivered shortly after Billie Eilish accepted the award for Song of the Year, drew a mixed response from the audience inside the venue.

Reacting hours later on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump strongly rejected the joke, describing it as defamatory and untrue. He accused Noah of spreading lies and said he would instruct his lawyers to pursue legal action. Trump also repeated his assertion that he never visited Epstein’s island.

The former president’s response came against the backdrop of a highly politicised Grammy ceremony, where several artists and presenters used the platform to criticise Trump-era policies, particularly on immigration. Some attendees wore protest badges opposing U.S. immigration enforcement measures.

Legal analysts note that defamation claims brought by public figures over satirical or comedic commentary face significant hurdles under U.S. law, which broadly protects free speech and political satire. It remains uncertain whether Trump will proceed with a formal lawsuit or if the threat will remain rhetorical.