Joan Wafula
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Kenya’s nationwide power blackout sparks KPLC sabotage suspicions
A power blackout that plunged Kenya into darkness on Sunday was a possible act of sabotage, a minister has said.
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Zimbabwe, Botswana announce passport-free travel deal
“The two of us have agreed because we are African. We should be able to walk into Botswana, walk into Zambia, walk into Kenya. Why should we restrict ourselves?” Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson said on Thursday
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Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption
The court, on Monday, found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally enrich himself.
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Tanzania floods: Heavy rain and landslides kill 47 in Hanang district
It happened near the slopes of Mount Hanang, where President Samia Hassan has now deployed national security forces to help rescue efforts.
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Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons
Years of touring have taken their toll on Nigerian singer Rema, who says he is now cancelling all performances in December to focus on his health.
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Madagascar court confirms Andry Rajoelina’s election as president
The court said Mr Rajoelina secured 59% of the votes cast, declaring him elected for a third term.
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Court dismisses challenge to East Africa pipeline
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) on Wednesday ruled that the case was filed too late and was therefore time-barred and beyond its jurisdiction.
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Malawi to send 5,000 more people to work on Israeli farms
Malawi’s government has announced plans to send 5,000 young people to work on Israeli farms, despite criticism for sending 221 young people to the country last weekend.
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Win For Salaried Workers As Housing Levy Declared Unconstitutional
While ordering that no charges should be further collected, Justice Majanja ruled that sections 84, 72 to 78 of the Finance Act have also been termed null and void.
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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County
A local chief said they were sitting on a log in the middle of the river as they tried to cross when the floodwaters rose and took them away.
