One shot as Kenyan protests at US Ebola centre turn violent
At least one person was shot as Kenyan police fought violent running battles with protesters Tuesday over an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town.
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Kenyan police fire tear gas, make arrests at US Ebola centre protest
Kenyan protesters and police clashed Tuesday as officers fired tear gas at hundreds of people demonstrating against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town and made several arrests, AFP journalists saw.
Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official
Artan was among the 52 referees announced by FIFA to officiate at the June-July World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Somali referee denied entry to US for World Cup: official
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.
S.African anti-migrant protesters march after Ramaphosa warns vigilantes
Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, a day after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged action against groups accused of fuelling xenophobic violence.
Shah Brothers Crowned Champions at Inaugural Carrefour Open Padel Tournament
More than 250 athletes competed for a share of the KES 700,000 prize pool as the four-day tournament concluded at Networks Padel Village.
Former Chief Justice of Kenya, David Maraga, arrested
Maraga was among several environmental activists arrested on Monday during protests against the proposed construction of infrastructure within Nairobi, on 76 acres of protected land within Nairobi National Park.
Tundu Lissu’s Son Meets US Congressman Over Tanzania’s Rights Violations
According to reports from the meeting, discussions centered on three key issues: human rights, freedom of religion, and the state of democracy in Tanzania
WHO, Africa CDC Launch $518 mn Plan to Combat Ebola Outbreak
The WHO and the African Union’s public health agency launched a $518-million joint plan on Friday to tackle the Ebola outbreak causing alarm in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours.
Nigeria repatriating over 1,000 nationals from S.Africa as tensions rise
Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.
