HRW Condemns Kenya for Forced Repatriation of Somali Refugees
The international rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused the Kenyan government of intimidating Somali refugees living in the Eastern-African nation’s Dabaab camp to repatriate […]
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Students in Kenya Can Wear Hijab in Schools – Court
Muslim female students in Kenya can now go to school with hijabs as part of the school uniform, the Court of Appeal has ruled on […]
Kenyan Journalists Start Nationwide Protest against Violence
Hundreds of journalists in Kenya have staged a demonstration on Thursday calling for protection against attacks after recent assaults on reporters. In a span of […]
South Sudan: Kenyan President Meets Kiir in Juba
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta visited Juba on Tuesday part of his mediation efforts in the South Sudan conflict and bids to accelerate peace implementation in […]
Nigeria: Buhari Ready to Exchange Boko Haram Detainees for Chibok Girls
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari this weekend agreed to exchange detained Boko Haram fighters for the Chibok girls held captive by the Islamist terrorists since 2014. […]
Japan pledges $30bln for Africa, about 9mln to spur Kenya economy
The Japanese government this weekend pledged to give Kenya about $9.78 million in aid to spur economic and social development in the Eastern African nation. […]
UNDP Warns Gender Inequality High in Africa
A report released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Sunday revealed that gender disparity in Africa has been high as a result of […]
John Kerry heading to Africa, KSA for talks on counterterrorism
The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, is expected in Kenya, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia this week on a tour focused on counterterrorism. The […]
Kenya: Night Weddings Banned in Mombasa to Curb Crimes
Authorities in Kenya’s coastal region of Mombasa have banned night weddings as the celebrations have become a target for criminals in the Eastern-African nation. Mombasa […]
Sudan’s Ceasefire Talks Collapse in Addis-Ababa
Sudan’s ceasefire talks have collapsed less than a week after they began, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The road map of ceasefire talks and political reconciliation […]