War in Tigray: African Union invites warring parties to discuss in South Africa
The Ethiopian government announced on Wednesday that it had accepted an invitation from the African Union (AU) to hold peace talks with rebels in the […]
Kenya
Ugandan president apologizes to Kenya for son’s rant
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni apologized Wednesday in a statement for his son’s Twitter rants, which included threats to invade Kenya. The unfriendly comments earlier this […]
President Ruto authorizes the cultivation of genetically modified maize in Kenya
Kenya’s Head of State William Ruto on Monday authorized the import and cultivation of genetically modified maize, banned since 2012, to address the country’s severe […]
Kenya: Raila Odinga calls for international inquiry into death of lawyer Paul Gicheru
There are calls for an international investigation into the death of lawyer Paul Gicheru in Kenya. The lawyer, who was being prosecuted by the ICC, […]
Kenyan president seeks tax reform to reduce inequality
Kenyan President William Ruto announced Thursday his intention to reform the tax system to make it more “equitable” by making the richest pay more, in […]
Kenyan President William Ruto appoints 22 ministers including seven women
Kenya’s new President William Ruto, elected last month in a close election, announced his cabinet on Tuesday, including the appointment of a former Central Bank […]
At least 5 dead in the collapse of a building near Nairobi
At least five people, including two children, were killed Monday after a six-story building collapsed in a town on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital, […]
Kenya-Sahara: Raila Odinga denies reports he attacked President Ruto’s decision to withdraw recognition of pseudo-SADR
Raila Odinga, leader of the Azimio La Umoja Coalition and main challenger of William Ruto in the latest Kenyan presidential election, denied reports alleging that […]
Kenya Withdraws Recognition of So-called ‘SADR’, Initiate Steps to Close its Representation in Nairobi
Kenya has decided to withdraw the recognition of the so-called “SADR” and to initiate the necessary steps to close its representation in Nairobi. The announcement […]
William Ruto sworn in as fifth President of Kenya
William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president on Tuesday in a colorful ceremony attended by some 20 Heads of State and government. Among […]