IMF Receives Formal Request for New Financing Programme from Kenya
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that it has received a formal request from Kenyan authorities for a new financing programme and will engage […]
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Kenya Police Clash with Protesters Over Church Donation from President Ruto
Kenyan Police have used tear gas to disperse protesters attempting to occupy a church in Nairobi’s Roysambu suburb, following a controversial donation by President William […]
BBC Seeks Next Rising Star of African Journalism for Komla Dumor Award in Its 10th Year
The BBC is inviting journalists from across Africa to apply for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now marking its 10th anniversary. This prestigious award […]
Somalia and African Union Finalize Troop Contributions for New Mission
The Somali Government and the African Union (AU) have reached on February 25 a final agreement regarding troop contributions for the new AU Mission in […]
Scottish Businessman Found Dead in Nairobi After Disappearance
A Scottish businessman who went missing in Kenya has been found dead, authorities confirmed on Monday February 24. Campbell Scott, 58, from Fife, was last […]
Kenya’s Avocado Production Faces Setback in 2024 but Projects Growth in 2025
Kenya’s avocado production experienced an 11.2 percent decline in 2024, falling to 562 thousand metric tons (TMT) due to reduced rainfall. Despite this, a recovery […]
Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Launches Hunger Strike Amid Prolonged Detention
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has commenced on February 11 a hunger strike as he approaches three months in detention awaiting trial. Besigye, 68, faces […]
DRC: Tshisekedi Rejects Summit Invitation Amid Escalating Violence in Goma
The ongoing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted President Félix Tshisekedi to abstain from participating in a virtual Summit called by […]
Kenya-organized summit between RDC, Rwanda to discuss escalating crisis
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on January 27 that the Presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to meet on […]
Kenya sends more officers to Haïti to combat rising gang violences
Kenya has deployed an additional 217 police officers to Haiti on January 18 as part of an ongoing Multinational force to tackle escalating gang violence. […]