African Union Stories

African Union calls for respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty amid religious persecution claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

In a statement, the AUC expressed concern over claims suggesting that the Nigerian government is targeting Christians, warning that such accusations o...

How Covid-19 pandemic sparked new generation of home bakers
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 07, 2025

Whether it’s cupcakes on Sunday afternoons or experimenting with mandazi recipes online, baking has found a new generation of enthusiasts, including m...

Ministry of Health announces measures to reduce maternal, newborn deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The measures are intended to ensure that mothers and newborns receive timely, safe, and dignified care across public and private health facilities nat...

PS Belio Kipsang urges use of e-Citizen, warns against cash payments
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Belio Kipsang emphasised the importance of the digital payment system, noting that all transactions must be made through the e-Citizen platform (222-2...

Sudan records nearly 2,000 cholera deaths as conflict exacerbates outbreak: Africa CDC
XINHUA  |  Nov 07, 2025

All 18 states in Sudan are affected by the ongoing cholera outbreak, with current hotspot areas including North Kordofan, White Nile, and Darfur, and...

Rights groups demand repatriation of Kenyan teacher shot dead in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya, Vocal Africa and Defenders Coalition condemned the ongoing violence, human rights violations and breakdown of the rule of...

Met Department forecasts wet, sunny conditions across Kenya in next five days
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

In the Highlands west of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin, counties such as Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, B...

COP30: Children, young people at climate talks: seen, photographed, but not allowed to decide anything
The Conversation  |  Nov 07, 2025

Young people from all over the world face obstacles in accessing and participating in the COP conferences. For example, many have experienced logistic...

Education Ministry closes 10 ‘ghost’ schools as audit finds 6,000 under-enrolled institutions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The 10 secondary schools that have been closed include Kiria Secondary in Nyandarua, Dr Machage Moheto in Migori, Ragia Forest High in Kiambu, Mugwand...

Kenya deregisters 680 rogue job agencies in crackdown on fake overseas recruiters
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

The government’s crackdown follows viral protests and growing outrage from young Kenyans conned out of millions.

Exhibition brings to life the untold suffering of Africans crossing to Europe through Libya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Nairobi exhibition challenges Europe’s migration politics by putting faces to the thousands lost at sea — revealing how policy failures and neglec...

Inside the secret life of baobabs and the night creatures that keep them alive
The Conversation  |  Nov 06, 2025

Protecting these pollinators means protecting the baobabs themselves, and with them, the communities and ecosystems that depend on them.

New study finds long-term use of sleep pill melatonin may raise risk of heart failure and death
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 06, 2025

Researchers say adults using melatonin for years faced nearly double the risk of heart failure and death compared to non-users.

‘No rain, no food, no life’: Amnesty slams global inaction as Somalia’s drought turns deadly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

As mothers walk for days in search of food and water and families flee their homes for overcrowded camps, Amnesty International warns that Somalia’s d...

Communications Authority of Kenya takes LSK to court over controversial cybercrime law
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

The hidden danger in crushed pills: Why altering children’s medicine can be risky
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 07, 2025

Health experts warn that crushing tablets or opening capsules to make medicine easier for children to swallow can alter dosage, reduce effectiveness,...

Vodacom settles 17-year ‘Please Call Me’ dispute with former employee
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 06, 2025

Vodacom, which is majority-owned by Britain's Vodafone, did not reveal the settlement amount but said the cost would be reflected in its financial res...

Crimes against children in conflict surge to worst-ever level in 2024 - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2025

The humanitarian organisation reckons that more than half of these abuses occurred in just four places, the occupied Palestinian territory, the Democr...

Study links excess screen time in children to higher heart and metabolic risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

They analysed data from over 1,000 participants across two long-term Danish cohorts, including children aged 10 and adolescents aged 18, to investigat...

KEMRI, Health Ministry warn of potential malaria outbreak in Kakamega
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

According to the forecast summary for November-December 2025, Kakamega faces a high risk of malaria epidemic, while Kisii and Nandi are at no risk.

AU mission declares Tanzania’s 2025 elections fell short of democratic standards
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 06, 2025

Their 46-page preliminary statement paints a bleak picture of a process marred by opposition arrests, ballot-stuffing, violence, and a six-day interne...

Over 100 facilities accredited by SHA to provide cancer care after protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

As of November 2025, the CS noted that 27.2 million Kenyans had successfully registered under SHA, representing more than half of the country’s popula...

MPs outraged as Education CS reveals Sh1.1 billion paid to ghost students in public schools
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The CS explained that no ministry officers had been interdicted because the verification exercise, which began on September 5, 2025, was still ongoing...

Hormonal contraceptives linked to higher breast cancer risk, study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 06, 2025

Recent studies show a small but measurable increase in breast cancer risk for women using hormonal contraceptives, highlighting the importance of info...

Five easy halal sandwich recipes for quick, flavourful meals
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

Wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make—these Halal sandwiches are perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or family meals.

CAF expands WAFCON to 16 teams ahead of 2026 Morocco edition
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

The expanded format will debut in the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.

Kenya to host 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Championship at RFUEA Grounds
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

For Kenya, the event is more than a competition; it’s a declaration of national pride and a testament to its growing stature as a sports and cultural...

Court vindicates slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu in disputed multi-million loan case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 05, 2025

The court found that the late advocate had been unfairly pursued over an informal loan agreement that ballooned far beyond the original amount advance...

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...

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