Kenya’s panel of experts to oversee compensation victims of protest sworn in
The committee will be tasked with facilitating compensation of victims of demonstrations and protests dating back to 2017. Prof. Makau…
Category: Africa
Burkina Faso Arrests French Head of NGO Accused of Spying: Sources
The French head of an NGO in Burkina Faso specialising in humanitarian safety was arrested in Ouagadougou at the end of July on suspicion of spying, sources said Wednesday, confirming a media report.
Burkina Faso Adopts Law Banning Homosexuality
Homosexuality is illegal in around 30 African countries but was not banned in Burkina Faso before the military seized power three years ago.
Madagascar Receives Skull of Beheaded King Returned by France
France handed over the skulls in Paris on August 27 in the first such restitution since it passed a law in 2023 facilitating the return of human remains taken during its colonial conquests.
Malawi’s Fuel Crisis Hangs Over Upcoming Elections
It is a scene of frustration over chronic petrol shortages and a sputtering economy that has become a black mark against President Lazarus Chakwera as he seeks a second term at September 16 elections.
Uganda Opposition Leader Besigye Boycotts Treason Trial
Besigye, 69, is a leading opponent of President Yoweri Museveni — in power for nearly 40 years — having unsuccessfully challenged him in four elections.
Siege Tightens on Sudan City With Fiercest RSF Assault: what we know
The western Sudanese city of El-Fasher has been under siege for more than a year by paramilitary forces seeking to capture it amid a wider war with the army that began in April 2023.
Morocco Set to Be First African Qualifiers For 2026 World Cup
The Moroccans top the table with 15 points from five matches in a mini-league reduced from six teams to five by the unexplained withdrawal of Eritrea before matchday 1.
Another Kenyan police officer dies in Haiti
One Kenyan officer was killed while eight other police officers of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti sustained…
Tiktok Yazindua ‘Tiktok For Artists’ Nchini Kenya
Kupitia jukwaa hili, wasanii wa Kenya wanaweza kufuatilia utendaji wa nyimbo zao, kuelewa hadhira yao kwa undani, na kupanga mikakati ya masoko kwa usahihi zaidi.
