Kenya to have first nuclear power plant in 2034
On August 22, Kenya announced plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034. The plant, which will be situated on the Indian Ocean […]
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Mpox: 171 cases reported in Burundi
Burundi’s Health Minister announced a total of 171 confirmed cases of mpox on August 22, with the first cases reported just last month. According to […]
Mozambique: President promulgates punctual revisions to electoral law
On Wednesday, August 21, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi enacted revisions to the electoral law, including the removal of district courts’ authority to mandate vote recounts […]
Kenya: Authorities temporarily break budget deadlock
the Supreme Court has granted Kenyan President Ruto the authority to temporarily uphold the taxes introduced under the Finance Act 2023 until further court hearings. […]
DRC reports over 1000 Mpox cases as virus spreads outside borders
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported more than 1000 new mpox cases within a week as the new strain of the virus spreads to […]
Somali merchants protest against tax on electronic payments
In Somalia, dozens of shopkeepers demonstrated on Monday August 19 for the second day running in the capital Mogadishu’s main market against the application of […]
Uganda: Suspect arrested after discovery of 17 human skulls
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the discovery of 17 human skulls in July 2024 at a shrine in central […]
Guinea: Dionísio Cabi appointed Minister of National Defense
Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on August 20 appointed former President of the Court of Auditors Dionísio Cabi as the new Minister of National Defense, […]
Kenya: Man accused of killing 42 women escapes police custody
Police in Kenya launched a major security operation on Tuesday August 20 after a suspected serial killer and 12 others fled from a police station […]
SADC warns of El Niño-induced drought affecting 68 mil people in Southern Africa
Around 68 million people, or 17% of the total population, across the Southern African region are suffering from an El Niño-induced drought and are in […]