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Joseph Kony ICC trial: What his confirmation of charges means for justice and accountability
DW News  |  Sep 11, 2025

The ICC allowed a confirmation of charges hearing against Ugandan fugitive warlord Joseph Kony to proceed without him at the dock. But for a trial to...

ICC holds historic hearing in absentia for fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

Kony’s lawyer, Peter Haynes, KC, urged the judges to halt the proceedings, arguing that his client could not challenge the evidence presented against...

Historic ICC trial in absentia to proceed against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 08, 2025

Born in northern Uganda in 1961, Kony rose from altar boy to feared warlord, claiming spiritual visions that justified his fight to topple President Y...

Abdulrazak Gurnah: Searching for signs of Zanzibar’s most famous writer, all I found were trinkets and tourists
The Conversation  |  Aug 15, 2025

Gurnah is not just a writer I’ve read; he examined my doctoral dissertation at the University of Kent, where he taught for many years until his retire...

Sudan envoy defies junta’s orders to cut ties with UAE, saying it is "irrelevant"
Mwangi Maina  |  May 10, 2025

The decision, ostensibly driven by accusations that the UAE is arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is now sparking an international legitimacy cris...

Up to 400,000 displaced from Darfur camp after Sudan RSF takeover, UN agency says
Reuters  |  Apr 15, 2025

The RSF seized control of the camp on Sunday after a four-day assault that the government and aid groups have said left hundreds dead or wounded.

Three PSs to lead Education ministry as Ruto creates new department
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

The establishment of the new state department comes just a day after President Ruto announced his intention to create a dedicated unit for research an...

Cooking competition seeks to revive Kenya’s food traditions through culinary art
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2024

Maliha’s passion for traditional Swahili cuisine and her desire to preserve its authenticity are at the heart of the contest.

SUPKEM clears air on leadership dispute
Yunis Dekow  |  Jan 26, 2024

Officials removed Dr. Nzibo as the National Chairman of SUPKEM through a National Executive Committee meeting resolution on November 17, 2019.

Supkem embroiled in leadership dispute over contested chairman role
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 26, 2024

According to the current leadership, the matter was solved last year via the court of annexe and an agreement was reached via mediation.

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