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Opinion: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab’s growing influence in Somalia is dangerous
Addis Standard  |  Mar 31, 2025

Military operations alone will not defeat Al-Shabaab. A comprehensive strategy must include political engagement with local communities, clan elders,...

Lassa fever kills 118 in Nigeria over last three months
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

The virus, which is carried by rodents and was first recognised in 1969 in the northeastern state of Borno, has killed thousands of people over the ye...

Kenya issues safety advisory for citizens in Myanmar, Thailand after earthquake
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Citizens are advised to stay alert and follow local news and official updates for information on aftershocks and emergency response efforts.

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...

Search for quake survivors intensifies in Myanmar, Thailand; death toll expected to rise
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

A civil war in the Southeast Asian nation, where a military junta seized power in a coup in 2021, was complicating efforts to reach those injured and...

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Tanzanian government rejects opposition party Chadema's call to postpone 2025 election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Chadema remains adamant that the election cannot go ahead without substantial electoral reforms.

Police IG Kanja says search for officer Benedict Kabiru missing in Haiti still ongoing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Speaking during Eid celebration in Eastleigh on Sunday, IG Kanja confirmed that an active search operation is still underway in Haiti.

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...

Mombasa governor says weakened social structures fuelling rise in Coast juvenile gangs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The Mombasa County Government plans to roll out targeted community interventions in the coming weeks to mitigate the resurgence of juvenile gang activ...

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...

Vibrant atmosphere as Eastleigh comes alive as Ramadan draws to a close
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants, which are central to social interactions in the neighbourhood, remained closed during the day as residents observed the fast, contributin...

Turkey pledges support for Somalia in fight against Al-Shabaab insurgents
Yassin Juma  |  Mar 31, 2025

Turkey pledged to enhance military training for Somali forces and boost intelligence-sharing to weaken Al-Shabaab’s networks.

Eid ul-Fitr in Gaza shadowed by bleakness as Israeli bombardment continues
XINHUA  |  Mar 31, 2025

As dawn broke, Abu Mohammed Abed stood in front of a dilapidated tent in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, wiping away his tears as he struggled to comfor...

Kenya’s blood transfusion services face collapse as World Bank’s Sh2.7 billion support ends
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The World Bank's support covered crucial aspects such as blood collection, testing for infectious diseases, processing blood components and digitalisi...

The unbreakable bond between Somalis and bananas at mealtime
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 31, 2025

Unlike in many other cultures where fruit is reserved for dessert, Somalis eat bananas alongside their main course, allowing the soft sweetness to con...

Auditor-General flags over Sh800 million spent on incomplete Interior Ministry projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The revelations have sparked concerns over financial accountability and asset management within the ministry, with stakeholders calling for urgent mea...

Increased awareness of fertiliser subsidy programme fuelling demand, CS Kagwe says
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 31, 2025

Many farmers are doubling their fertiliser uptake, anticipating a bumper harvest that could boost food security and reduce the country’s dependence on...

Slowdown hits construction sector as fewer buildings being approved in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Industry analysts suggest that the decline in new building projects is primarily driven by expectations of reduced demand in the coming months.

Woman rescued from Myanmar earthquake rubble as searchers race to find more survivors
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

The quake devastation has piled more misery on Myanmar, which was already in chaos from a civil war that grew out of a nationwide uprising after a 202...

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