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AU calls for stronger AI regulations to tackle terrorism and political instability
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...

New AUC Chair sets sights on peace in Eastern DRC, South Sudan in first official visit to Angola
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 21, 2025

Their meeting reaffirmed the AU's commitment to "advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent," with both leaders placi...

Kirsty Coventry: From Olympic champion to president of IOC
Reuters  |  Mar 20, 2025

Born in 1983 in Harare, Zimbabwe, Coventry is the most decorated African Olympian, having won multiple Olympic medals and broken several world records...

African governments urged to trade, transact in local currencies
XINHUA  |  Mar 20, 2025

Desta said a single African currency would help boost trade, increase economic cooperation among African Union (AU) members and stimulate faster devel...

AU welcomes Doha talks on DRC crisis but reaffirms 'African solutions' mantra
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.

Government urged to boost investment in organic farming for sustained production
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 19, 2025

Amudavi emphasised that Kenya is one of the top six African countries, out of the ten, that have expanded their land acreage dedicated to organic agri...

Kenya faces Sh8.3 billion loss over undelivered Covid-19 vaccines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

A new audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed that the government made payments for doses that were not shipped.

Cash-strapped EAC and SADC turn to equally cash-strapped AU for peace funding amid DRC crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 18, 2025

The AU itself is battling chronic funding shortages, raising questions about Africa's capacity to fund its own security challenges.

Rwanda has moved people into model ‘green’ villages: Is life better there?
The Conversation  |  Mar 18, 2025

The resettlement programme overall is now understood to be part of the government of Rwanda’s approach to climate change adaptation.

State splashed Sh1.9 billion for KICC facelift ahead of 2023 Africa Climate Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

As the country geared up to host the Africa Climate Summit in September 2023, the iconic building underwent a massive transformation, one that has sin...

Details of five candidates shortlisted for WHO Africa leadership position
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Following the death of Dr Ndugulile, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus formally submitted the names of five candidates for considera...

South Africa says envoy expulsion 'regrettable' but ties with US remain strong
Amina Wako  |  Mar 15, 2025

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced on Friday that Rasool was "no longer welcome," accusing him of being a "race-baiting politician" cri...

Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – Why it matters
The Conversation  |  Mar 16, 2025

They are additionally subjected to extreme forms of violence that include killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide.

Ancient DNA reveals Maghreb communities preserved their culture and genes, even in time of human migration
The Conversation  |  Mar 15, 2025

It is especially rewarding to see the genetic evidence aligning with the archaeological record.

Platform for African Democrats condemns Angola’s crackdown on democracy meeting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Those affected included visitors from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and South Sudan.

US declares South African ambassador persona non grata amid rising tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 15, 2025

The US State Department and the South African Embassy in Washington have yet to issue official responses.

AU Peace and Security Council raises alarm over rising tensions with Tigray’s TPLF
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 14, 2025

The AU emphasised the necessity of upholding the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) signed between the TPLF and Ethiopia in Pretoria.

Africa dragging growth in global food production despite vast potential – WB Report
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 14, 2025

The findings come against the backdrop of concerns over the ability of current agricultural production to meet current and future food demand as the p...

East African bloc urges South Sudan to free arrested officials
Reuters  |  Mar 13, 2025

The arrest of officials including a deputy military chief and two ministers allied to Machar in the capital Juba last week, coupled with a wave of dea...

Health Ministry seeks Sh140 million to digitise HIV care, Sh5 billion to counter USAID cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The ministry argues that the move aims to integrate HIV-related health records into Kenya’s digital health superhighway, ensuring data accessibility a...

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