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Convicted war criminal Lubanga announces new rebel group in east Congo
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

The International Criminal Court secured its first conviction against Lubanga in 2012 on charges of recruiting child soldiers and sentenced him to 14...

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

Two Ugandan pilots kidnapped after ambush by gunmen in eastern DR Congo
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 31, 2025

The plane, which was reportedly expected to land at Kavumu Airport in Bukavu to transport Red Cross International staff to Entebbe, came under attack...

Experts, policymakers call for reforms to support Africa's priorities under South Africa's G20 presidency
XINHUA  |  Mar 30, 2025

Experts and policymakers at the meeting provided actionable recommendations on how the AU and the continent can leverage South Africa's G20 presidency...

AFC Leopards host Gor Mahia in the 96th league Mashemeji Derby
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 30, 2025

Gor Mahia are currently third in the league with 42 points, trailing Kenya Police (45 points) and leaders (45 points). AFC Leopards sit fifth with 36...

In Pictures: Muslims countrywide celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr to mark end of Ramadan
Eastleigh Voice Team  |  Mar 30, 2025

The government gazetted Monday, March 31, 2025, as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr as Muslims across Kenya mark the end of Ramadan.

Rwanda bans NGO cooperation with Belgium after diplomatic fallout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The directive takes effect immediately and affects all collaborations, partnerships and financial engagements with Belgian institutions, agencies, and...

Qatar hosts talks between Congo and Rwanda, also meets with rebels, sources say
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

Congolese and Rwandan officials held talks on Friday, while M23 representatives met separately with Qatari mediators, said two sources from the Congol...

Kenya U20 Head Coach Salim Babu names provisional squad for AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2025

Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu has named a 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on...

SADC and AFC/M23 talks agree on troop withdrawal, airport reopening
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

AFC/M23 will also coordinate the freedom of movement for the withdrawing troops according to the agreed principles.

Dressed in celebration: How Muslims embrace tradition through Eid attire
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 28, 2025

Some men choose a crisp white thobe (kanzu), a flowing ankle-length robe that exudes simplicity and sophistication, especially popular in Kenya's Coas...

Kenyans, activists express solidarity with DRC citizens, call for an end to conflict
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 28, 2025

At an event organised by Amnesty International, experts from Human Rights Watch, and other organisations exposed the dire situation, calling for more...

Egypt to host 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast’s withdrawal
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 27, 2025

Egypt will host the 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast withdrew as hosts, CAF confirmed on Tuesday. The tournament, set to run from April 27 to May 18,...

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged DR Congo
Reuters  |  Mar 27, 2025

Those facing acute hunger are classified as Phase 3 or higher in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Of the 28 million in Congo,...

Thousands gather for Laylat al-Qadr prayers in Eastleigh mosques
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 27, 2025

At Business Bay Square Mall, hundreds of Muslims performed the Tahajjud prayers on Thursday in the lower grounds near the food court and other areas a...

Expert tips on how to cope with diabetic foot pain
The Conversation  |  Mar 26, 2025

It has been estimated that up to 50% of people with diabetes will develop damage to their peripheral nerves during their lifetime, and up to 50% will...

Rising Stars’ AFCON U20 preparations continue amid hosting crisis
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 26, 2025

Kenya’s U20 national football team, the Rising Stars, are pushing ahead with their preparations for the 2025 AFCON U20 tournament despite fresh uncert...

EU, poll observers warn of risks in slow election planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

EU Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger pointed out that with no IEBC commissioners currently in office, key tasks such as boundary delimitation and p...

Eastleigh transforms into 24-hour economy as businesses adapt to increased night activities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 26, 2025

This shift has become more noticeable in the past six days, coinciding with the last 10 days of Ramadan, when Muslims engage in Tahajjud prayers start...

Renewed fighting in eastern Congo as neighbours try to revive peace process
Reuters  |  Mar 26, 2025

Leaders from the main Southern and Eastern Africa political blocs had met on Monday to advance a plan aimed at securing a ceasefire in a conflict root...

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