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Congo eyes debt-for-nature swap to ease fiscal strain
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Basin, which stretches across six Central African nations, plays a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide and regulating global temperatures, maki...

Boeing reaches settlements with families of three Kenyans killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash
Amina Wako  |  Nov 06, 2025

Terms of the settlements were not made public. Fewer than a dozen cases linked to the crash remain unresolved.

UN warns of missed climate targets ahead of COP30 Summit in Brazil
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 05, 2025

The world is "very likely" to surpass the 1.5°C threshold within the next decade, a point scientists say could trigger irreversible damage to the plan...

Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake kills at least 20 in northern Afghanistan
DW News  |  Nov 03, 2025

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 300 injured after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, damaging homes and...

M23 accuses Kinshasa of violating ceasefire, launching fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2025

The rebel coalition accuses Kinshasa of launching coordinated attacks despite a recent Doha peace deal and vows to defend civilians.

Why countries struggle to ditch fossil fuels despite rising costs, decades of climate deals
The Conversation  |  Oct 26, 2025

Thirty years into global climate talks, the disconnect between promises and practices has never been so clear. The world is not on track to meet the P...

3K FC stun Mombasa United as Kibera Black Stars edge City Stars in NSL thriller
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 26, 2025

The weekend’s results saw 3K FC and Kibera Black Stars emerge as the standout performers of Round Four, sending a clear message of intent as the race...

M23 rebels deny looting gold allegedly linked to President Tshisekedi's family at Twangiza
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 24, 2025

At a press conference in Goma on Thursday, Corneille Nangaa, political coordinator of the Congo River Alliance/M23, said the mine was not operational...

Kenyan AI app translating speech into sign language wins top African innovation award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Developed in collaboration with Kenya’s deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Terp 360 has recorded over 2,300 signs, including commonly used words and...

M23 accuses DRC Government of attacks hours after Doha ceasefire monitoring deal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 15, 2025

The attacks allegedly involved drones and Sukhoi-25 fighter jets, followed by coordinated ground assaults.

DRC Government, M23 ink deal to establish mechanism for monitoring potential permanent ceasefire
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The agreement was signed on Tuesday, building on the Declaration of Principles signed in Doha, Qatar, on July 19, 2025, which laid the foundation for...

Congo: Are M23 rebels really advancing toward Kinshasa?
DW News  |  Oct 11, 2025

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels have threatened to overthrow the government in Kinshasa. But experts say that the escalating war could...

Tshisekedi, Kagame trade barbs at Brussels Gateway Forum over DRC conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 10, 2025

Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe fired back on X (formerly Twitter), saying President Félix Tshisekedi was "completely mistaken".

Uganda enhances security at border region with DR Congo after deadly attack
XINHUA  |  Oct 10, 2025

On October 1, the armed individuals attacked and robbed Ugandan fishermen at Rweshama Landing Site on Lake Edward in the western district of Rukungiri...

National Assembly approves Privatisation Bill to overhaul state corporations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

The Privatisation Bill 2025, now awaiting presidential assent, provides a new legal framework to guide the sale, restructuring and management of State...

Plumber ordered to pay Sh30 million over flood damage to Muthaiga home
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 08, 2025

The property was extensively damaged after heavy flooding caused by leakages from the installed water tanks. The contractor blamed the incident on the...

32 journalists killed since Sudan's civil war erupted in April 2023 - syndicate
XINHUA  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to earlier figures from the syndicate, approximately 150 journalists have relocated from Khartoum to other regions, while around 70 have fle...

African countries gear up for major push on climate innovation, climate financing and climate change laws
The Conversation  |  Oct 05, 2025

Climate finance should ensure fairness by empowering the most affected communities to adapt, receive compensation for losses, and benefit from strong...

Is Joseph Kabila's death sentence a threat to stability in DRC?
DW News  |  Oct 03, 2025

Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges...

Ethiopia makes history as first IGAD nation to secure WHO’s top medicine safety rating
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The recognition, announced by WHO, highlights Ethiopia’s strengthened regulatory framework, ensuring that medicines, vaccines, and other medical produ...

Africa’s 2030 electrification mission surges, connecting 30 million in first year
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 30, 2025

The World Bank committed to providing electricity access to 250 million people, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) aiming to reach an additional...

Publishers plead with State to remove 16 per cent VAT on books
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 26, 2025

KPA Chair Kiarie Kamau linked the tax removal to supporting lifelong learning goals aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Curricul...

Rwanda and DRC renew commitment to peace pact
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

DRC and Rwanda reaffirmed their commitment to the CONOPS’ desired end state, which includes eradicating the FDLR threat in the DRC, lifting Rwanda’s d...

President Ruto cites big wins in jobs, digital economy and housing in 3-year scorecard
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...

Auditor General flags Sh475 million climate summit grant signed four months after event
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the government failed to demonstrate how the delayed funds were applied, warning that the money may have been dive...

Congolese army appeals to captured troops to uphold duty, loyalty
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 20, 2025

The army and its archrival -the M23 have both been reinforcing military positions and blaming each other for flouting peace accords in the latest esca...

Maralal to host 32nd Samburu International Camel Derby, attracting global visitors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

Participants from over 70 countries will bring international flair to the iconic event, reinforcing Kenya’s status as a leading tourism destination.

DRC’s Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason: What case against the former Congolese president is all about
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2025

President Tshisekedi must tread carefully, as Kabila’s remaining loyalists, though fewer in number, could grow bolder in challenging his leadership.

Lamu fishermen decry harassment, accuse government of unfair fishing rules
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo voiced concern that fishermen in Faza, Pate, Siyu and Kizingitini were far more likely to be apprehended than foreign...

DR Congo crisis: Funding cuts curtail assistance to victims of violence
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The dramatic liquidity crisis currently impacting the UN and its global partners has already prevented a high-level human rights probe into the DRC em...

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