Mwanzo Editor
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Sudan no closer to peace as another breached truce ends
Nationwide, more than 2,000 people have been killed since battles began
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Five things to know about Sierra Leone
The mineral-rich West African nation’s name derives from the Portuguese words for “Lion Mountains”.
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EU, Kenya reach trade deal in boost to Brussels’ Africa ties
Once ratified and entered into force, Kenya will receive duty-free and quota-free access to the EU, its biggest market where it sends roughly one-fifth of all its exports.
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Fear, grief after 41 dead in ‘brutal’ Uganda school attack
Ugandan authorities have blamed the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a militia based in DR Congo, and are pursuing the attackers who fled back toward the border with six abductees.
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Over 400 killed in S.Sudan between January and March: UN
One of the poorest countries on the planet despite large oil reserves, South Sudan’s leadership has faced fierce criticism for failing its people and stoking violence.
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Kenya government unveils budget to opposition walkout
Kenyans are already feeling the pinch from soaring prices for basic necessities, along with a sharp drop in the value of the local currency and the worst drought in four decades.
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Top Kenya names bow out of World Athletics marathon team
Kelvin Kiptum, Brigid Kosgei and Geoffrey Kamworor, withdrew in quick succession, forcing Athletics Kenya to name new replacements on Wednesday
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Sudan’s conflict enters third month
The fighting quickly spread to the provinces, particularly Darfur, and has killed at least 1,800 people
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Sri Lanka doctors remove ‘world’s largest kidney stone’
The stone removed from ex-sergeant Canistus Coonge weighed 801 grams (28.25 ounces), more than five times the weight of an average male kidney
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Trump pleads not guilty in government secrets case
Trump appeared before a judge in Miami to be formally presented with 37 charges brought by the government
