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Government, IOM sensitise Garissa residents against human trafficking, violent extremism
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 06, 2025

Many parents are left in misery after the human traffickers lured their children into the syndicate and were demanding millions of shillings to releas...

Tensions rise in South Sudan as security forces surround Riek Machar's residence
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 05, 2025

The opposition faction has condemned the move, calling it a violation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and a threat to ongoing peace efforts.

Rwanda genocide survivors’ group warns of ethnic cleansing against Tutsi in eastern DRC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

Human rights organisations have reported increasing instances of hate speech and incitement against Tutsi communities, particularly in regions affecte...

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

A wholesale buyer, based outside Sudan, told Reuters the gum was now being exported through Mombasa in Kenya and South Sudan's capital Juba.

Rwanda-Canada rift deepens over eastern DR Congo conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 04, 2025

Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed Canada's stance as "shameful", accusing it of selective outrage and ignoring DRC government-backed huma...

East Congo rebels abduct at least 130 hospital patients, UN says
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

M23 fighters raided CBCA Ndosho Hospital and Heal Africa Hospital during the night of February 28, taking 116 and 15 patients respectively.

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Reuters  |  Mar 03, 2025

European leaders agreed they must spend more on defence to show Trump the continent can protect itself, and the European Commission chief suggested th...

Kenya's diplomatic misstep: Hosting RSF's parallel government backfires
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 03, 2025

The move has sparked a diplomatic firestorm, with key international players—including the United Nations, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egyp...

Egypt says Gaza reconstruction plan ready, pushes efforts for ceasefire's second phase
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

Arab states, which were swift to reject Trump's plan for the US to take control of Gaza and resettle Palestinians, are scrambling to agree on a diplom...

Axum court dismisses case against schools over hijab ban; students and advocates decry rights violations
Addis Standard  |  Mar 02, 2025

In response, the Axum District Court issued a warrant on January 27, ordering the detention of school officials accused of defying the court’s ruling....

Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe explains rift with Somalia’s Federal Government
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 28, 2025

In an exclusive interview with Abdijalil Osman, a Somali YouTuber, President Ahmed addressed various political issues, including tensions with the cen...

Kamukunji public forum advocates for higher tobacco taxes to combat health risks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 27, 2025

Kamukunji Assistant County Commissioner Steve Mwonge shared a personal account of how tobacco use affected his family.

Several killed as gunfire, blasts rock Congo rebel rally, residents say
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

People ran through the streets, some bleeding and carrying limp bodies, video showed. Residents said they saw dead bodies, but there was no immediate...

Rwanda sanctions will undermine push for Congo peace talks, proscribed minister says
Reuters  |  Feb 26, 2025

Last Thursday, the United States Treasury imposed sanctions on Kabarebe for his alleged role as a government liaison to the M23.

Civil society organisations call for urgent action over hijab ban in Tigray schools
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 26, 2025

Despite a court decision suspending the ban on January 14, the students have not been allowed to resume their education.

Gachagua accuses Ruto of business dealings with Sudan's RSF chief, alleges gold smuggling
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

Gachagua also rebuked Ruto for hosting RSF leaders in Nairobi, saying the move has tarnished Kenya's reputation on the global stage.

Britain to pause bilateral aid to Rwanda over role DR Congo conflict
Reuters  |  Feb 25, 2025

Britain said it would also coordinate with partners on potential new sanctions and suspend future defence training assistance to Rwanda.

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