US thanks Kenya for taking steps to reduce tensions
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Kenyan President William Ruto hold phone call to discuss situation in African country
IMF closely monitoring situation in Kenya
IMF is committed to working together with Kenya to charter a course towards ‘robust, sustainable and inclusive’ growth, says official
Nigeria to ban single-use plastics from January
Nigeria is one of the world’s top plastic polluters, generating over 2.5 million tons of plastic waste annually.
Tunisian soldier killed in border patrol shooting
The attack, which took place near Libya, raises concerns about security and leaves investigators searching for answers.
US praises Kenya’s Ruto for reducing tax bill tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Kenyan President William Ruto for calming unrest and urged restraint and investigations into alleged abuses during protests.
Guinea court sets July 31 verdict in ex-dictator massacre trial
Guinea’s court will announce its verdict on July 31 in the trial of ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and others accused of a 2019 massacre involving murder, sexual violence, and other atrocities.
Climate activists target China over East Africa oil pipeline
The project has drawn criticism for its impact on the environment and local communities.
Congo rights group alarms over tenfold increase in torture cases
A human rights group in the Republic of Congo documented a dramatic increase in torture cases, urging the government to address the issue.
Two South African soldiers killed, 20 injured in DRC
Soldiers part of Southern African regional bloc of peacekeepers in violence-torn nation
Malian Timbuktu police chief found guilty of war crimes by ICC
The ICC finds a Malian militant guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in enforcing Sharia law during the 2012 rebel takeover of Timbuktu.
Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly protests
Ruto announced he would not sign the finance bill that included the tax hikes, citing the strong opposition from the Kenyan public
Tourism: The lifeline of Cape Verde’s economy
The archipelago of Cape Verde, located off the northwest coast of Africa, is a haven for tourists seeking sun, sea, and sand
Ex-Guinea junta chief dies in detention after trial
Suspicious death of Guinea’s former military leader’s aide, rose questions about justice and political stability in the West African nation.
Kenya anti-tax protests death toll rises to 23
Kenya’s largest hospital only handling bullet wound surgeries amid ongoing unrest, medical official tells Anadolu
South African soldiers killed and wounded in DRC mortar attack
The South African National Defence Force reported that two South African soldiers were killed and 20 others injured in a mortar attack on their base in eastern DRC.
Kenya’s youth-led protests leave Ruto struggling to react
The protests, marked by clashes with police and widespread demonstrations, have united diverse groups under a common call for political reform
Kenyan protesters promise more rallies after parliament clashes
The protest movement, lacking formal leadership, has organized primarily through social media channels
Burundian soldiers sentenced for refusing to fight rebels
The soldiers were apprehended and detained at separate prisons earlier this year after reportedly refusing to fight Congolese M23 fighters
UN chief urges restraint in Kenya amid protests
‘It is very important that the rights of people to demonstrate peacefully be upheld,’ UN spokesman says
Lavrov: Exploitation in Africa Persists via Economic Means
Russian Foreign Minister reckons that the economy has been weaponized and that African countries are among those bearing the brunt.
Rwanda: A three-week campaign period to persuade voters
Rwanda marked the official commencement of presidential elections this past weekend.
Mali junta slammed by HRW for arresting pro-democracy leaders
Mali’s fragile political situation takes a turn as the military rulers arrest activists calling for civilian rule.
Niger mourns tens of soldiers killed in militant attack
Niger is in mourning after an attack by militants in the Tillaberi region killed 20 soldiers and one civilian.
Uganda celebrates return of artifacts looted during colonial rule
In a historic event, President Museveni received Uganda’s cultural artifacts looted over a century ago from Cambridge University, emphasizing the country’s rich heritage.
South Africa tightens mpox checks as cases rise
South Africa combats a growing mpox outbreak with three deaths reported, while the WHO urges increased investigation as cases rise in Africa.
Kenya deploys military to address ‘security emergency’
This comes after 10 killed in Nairobi as police open fire on protesters storming parliament building
Sudanese refugees flood Chad as conflict worsens
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has displaced millions, with over 600,000 refugees fleeing to Chad, creating a critical humanitarian crisis on the border.
