Lobby asks international lenders to stop loans as Kenya fights debt crisis
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-29 11:45:12

Lobby asks international lenders to stop loans as Kenya fights debt crisis

The ICPC has asked the IMF, the World Bank, and other international lenders to immediately stop assisting Kenya pending an audit of the current state of debt.

Arab League warns of escalating threats to Lebanon's security amid Israeli conflict"
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-06-28 22:40:46

Arab League warns of escalating threats to Lebanon's security amid Israeli conflict"

The Arab League also has stressed the importance of giving the constitutional track a chance to elect the President of Lebanon, affirming its readiness to help Lebanon.

South Sudan revenge attack sparked by cattle raid kills 17
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-25 07:14:58

South Sudan revenge attack sparked by cattle raid kills 17

The heavily armed raiders came from Rubkona County of neighbouring Unity State to reclaim cattle stolen by youth from Ruweng Administrative Area.

Armenia recognises Palestinian statehood, says Armenian foreign ministry
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-21 19:55:30

Armenia recognises Palestinian statehood, says Armenian foreign ministry

Spain, Ireland and Norway are among Western countries to officially recognise a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to pull its ambassadors from Madrid, Dublin and Oslo last month.

Garissa pastoralist communities embrace wildlife conservation
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-20 07:35:16

Garissa pastoralist communities embrace wildlife conservation

Community scouts conduct patrols at the sanctuary to protect the endangered Somali giraffe that faces extinction.

UN deploys troops to more parts of eastern DRC after fresh violence
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-06-17 15:42:28

UN deploys troops to more parts of eastern DRC after fresh violence

The decision came after members of the Zaire and CODECO armed groups clashed at a mining site about 40 kilometres from Bunia in Ituri Province, North Kivu.

In northern Gaza, starved families survive on bread alone
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-14 22:26:04

In northern Gaza, starved families survive on bread alone

The offensive has left Gaza in ruins, killing more than 37,000 people, according to its health authorities, and left much of the population homeless and destitute.

Clan elders agree on measures to halt violence in Galgadud
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-13 14:42:02

Clan elders agree on measures to halt violence in Galgadud

The clashes between the two clans erupted in the Abudwak and Herale districts last week and have claimed the lives of over 55 people leaving 60 others critically injured.

MPs blame security operation on Kitui-Tana River border for fuelling conflict
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-13 08:27:29

MPs blame security operation on Kitui-Tana River border for fuelling conflict

The MPs criticised the Ministry of Interior for starting the security operation in Kuriti without first consulting and coordinating with local leaders in the region.

2.4 million displaced as South Sudan's decade-long conflict rages on
  • Author: Charity Kilei
  • Date: 2024-06-11 07:02:56

2.4 million displaced as South Sudan's decade-long conflict rages on

Since the conflict began, one in three South Sudanese has been displaced, with over 4 million forced from their homes.

Transparency International faults Senate amendments to Conflict of Interest Bill
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-10 21:04:55

Transparency International faults Senate amendments to Conflict of Interest Bill

The organisation expressed "profound disappointment and alarm" at the Senate’s recent unanimous decision to mutilate the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2023) through "atrocious" amendments that negate the rule of law and constitutionalism.

Amhara region's education sector battered by militarised conflict
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-10 11:29:37

Amhara region's education sector battered by militarised conflict

Only 577 students are expected to take the 12th-grade national examination in two rounds, marking a sharp decrease from the anticipated 19,657 students.

Humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan: 1.1 million people denied essential assistance in May
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-09 14:28:45

Humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan: 1.1 million people denied essential assistance in May

According to the report, the denial of travel permits, border crossing restrictions, insecurity, and obstructions by conflict parties were the main reasons behind the humanitarian aid blockade.

IGAD condemns Wad al Noura massacre as Sudan crisis deepens
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-09 14:01:56

IGAD condemns Wad al Noura massacre as Sudan crisis deepens

On June 5, 2024, at least 150 civilians, including 35 children, lost their lives in the brutal attack.

Ethiopian authorities relocate Sudanese refugees amid escalating security concerns
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-09 10:36:52

Ethiopian authorities relocate Sudanese refugees amid escalating security concerns

Although UNHCR recommended that the refugees return to the camp until a solution could be found with the authorities, it admitted that “the security situation on the ground remains deeply difficult.”

Urgent agricultural aid needed in Ethiopia to tame food crisis - FAO
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-08 13:19:22

Urgent agricultural aid needed in Ethiopia to tame food crisis - FAO

The FAO has issued a report that notes that 21.4 million people need humanitarian assistance while 13 million require urgent agricultural support, as the crises have exacerbated food insecurity.

Sudan army vows harsh response to RSF attack on village, UN calls for probe
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-07 16:52:00

Sudan army vows harsh response to RSF attack on village, UN calls for probe

The committee said on Thursday that 104 were killed and hundreds injured in Wad al-Noura and that the RSF was moving towards other villages.

UN chief Guterres condemns RSF paramilitary attack in Sudan that killed more than 100
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-07 08:33:53

UN chief Guterres condemns RSF paramilitary attack in Sudan that killed more than 100

Sudan has been grappling with a war between the army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary RSF forces led by his former deputy, General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.

Ruto endorses Qatar-Egypt-US initiative to end Israel-Palestine conflict
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-03 12:14:29

Ruto endorses Qatar-Egypt-US initiative to end Israel-Palestine conflict

Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators called on Israel and Hamas Saturday to "finalise" the truce deal.

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