Uganda Poised to Start Importing Its Own Oil Products By July 2
Two vessels carrying the Uganda's first 70,000 tonnes of oil is set to dock at the port of Mombasa ending Kenya's monopoly on supplying oil to Uganda and Rwanda.
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Kenyan Mother Mourns Son Killed in Protests as Calls for President Ruto's Resignation Grow
Edith Wanjiku mourns her 19-year-old son Ibrahim Kamau, killed during protests against a controversial finance bill in Kenya.
Kenyan Activists Call for Continued Protests as President Ruto Faces Resigniation Demands
Kenyan activists call for new protests, strikes, and sit-ins demanding President William Ruto's resignation.
Legacy Issues and Security Concerns Dominates Mauritania's Critical Presidential Election
Mauritania is holding a presidential election amidst issues such as military coups, migration, jihadist attacks, and slavery.
Kenya Braces for More Protests Despite President Ruto Withdrawing Unpopular Tax Bill
Despite President William Ruto's decision to put an unpopular tax bill on hold, Kenya braces for more protests in Nairobi.
Embattled Kenyan President Ruto 'NOT' Signing the Controversial Finance Bill After Nationwide Protests
Kenyan President William Ruto announced he would not sign the 2024 finance bill, which included a series of tax increases.
Congolese Teen Appeals to U.N. for Protection
The U.N. verified nearly 4,000 violations against children in the DRC last year, including the recruitment of over 1,800 children by armed groups and the deaths or maiming of more than 650 children.
Kenya's President Ruto Seeks Dialogue With 'Tax Protestors'
During a church service in Nyahururu, Ruto praised the protesters for their peaceful approach and indicated his willingness to have conversations to address their concerns and work towards building a better nation.
Gunmen Kill Seven, Kidnap 100 in Raid on Nigerian Village
In Katsina State, Nigeria, gunmen killed at least seven people and kidnapped 100 in a raid on Maidabino village.
Egypt Revokes Licenses of 16 Tourism Companies After Pilgrim Deaths in Mecca
Egyptian government has taken severe action against 16 tourism companies by revoking their licenses and referring them to the public prosecutor, following the deaths of numerous Egyptian pilgrims during the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca.
Ivory Coast Ramps Up Universal Health Coverage with Mobile Enrollment Centers
In an effort to improve access to healthcare, Ivory Coast has launched mobile enrollment centers for its universal health coverage program, the CMU, which has been met with public scrutiny since its 2019 launch.
Namibia’s High Court Overturns Gay Sex Ban, Marking Major Victory for LGBTQ+ Rights
In a groundbreaking decision, Namibia’s High Court has struck down a colonial-era law that criminalized gay sex, delivering a significant victory to LGBTQ+ activists in the country.
Early Rains in Niger Claim 21 Lives, Expose Thousands to Hardship as Climate Change Intensifies
Recent heavy rains in Niger have resulted in 21 deaths and affected over 6,000 people at the start of the country’s rainy season
ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Malian Extremist Leader
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has publicly disclosed an arrest warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, a Malian accused of commanding an al-Qaida-linked extremist group responsible for severe atrocities in Timbuktu between 2012 and 2013.
Kenya Launches Probe into Police Actions After Tax Protester Killed
In Kenya, an investigation into police conduct during recent tax protests has been launched by the country’s Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA).
South Sudan's Vice President Criticizes New Peace Talks in Kenya
Machar alleges the new draft agreement from the talks proposes alternative institutions that could replace or run parallel to those established by the 2018 agreement.