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 […]
William Ruto
Tensions continue to Rise in Eastern Congo Amid M23 Rebel Advances
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 […]
Ghana: John Mahama sworn in as president
John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president at a ceremony in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders […]
Kenya: IPOA launches probe on Police involvement in abductions
In Kenya, concerns are mounting over a recent wave of kidnappings and enforced disappearances, allegedly involving law enforcement. On December 25, the Independent Policing Oversight […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga enters race for AU Commission chairmanship
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has formally launched his campaign for the position of African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson. The election to choose a […]
Kenya: Vice-President Rigathi Gachagua dismissed in historic process
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached on Thursday October 17 after months of tension between President William Ruto and him. In a late-night session, […]
Kenya pledges to deploy 600 additional police officers to Haiti
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Friday October 11 that 600 additional police officers will soon be deployed to support the multinational security Mission in […]
Kenya: Impeachment motion against Vice-president voted by MPs
In an unprecedented move in Kenya, Members of Parliament voted on Tuesday evening, October 8, to impeach Vice President Rigathi Gachagua following a lengthy day […]
Kenya: Strike suspended at Nairobi’s Jomo-Kenyatta airport
In Kenya, staff at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ended their strike on the evening of September 11. The strike, which began at midnight the […]
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 […]