What we know so far about the explosion
A yet to be identified lorry that was loaded with gas exploded at around 23:30 (20:30 GMT)
Category: East Africa
Nigerians offer ‘special prayers’ over troubled economy
Muslim traders in Nigeria’s biggest textile market, Kantin Kwari, in Kano state came out of their shops to pray on the streets saying they need God’s intervention on the economy.
Kenyan President Ruto says Haiti mission to go ahead soon despite court ruling
A Kenyan opposition leader has accused President William Ruto of planning to defy a court ruling against the deployment of police to Haiti.
Mswada wa Sheria ya uchaguzi Tanzania kizungumkuti
Miswada hiyo ambayo imeibua mjadala pamoja na kupingwa na wadau mbalimbali ikiwamo vyama vya siasa, imetajwa kuwa na uzito wa kipekee kiasi cha kuongezewa muda wa wiki moja tofauti na utaratibu wa kawaida wa bunge kukaa wiki mbili.
India navy rescues Pakistani sailors from pirates
Indian naval forces have rescued 19 Pakistani sailors after their fishing vessel was hijacked by pirates off Somalia’s coast.
South Africa: ANC suspends ex-President Jacob Zuma after rival party launch
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been suspended from the party he once led, after refusing to vote for…
Mamia waandamana kupinga ukatili dhidi ya wanawake nchini Kenya
Takriban wanawake 16 wameuawa nchini Kenya mwaka huu, kulingana na ripoti za vyombo vya habari, zikiangazia unyanyasaji dhidi ya wanawake ambao serikali imeelezea kuwa “unaongezeka”.
Hundreds protest violence against women in Kenya
At least 16 women have been killed in Kenya this year, according to media reports, shining a spotlight on violence against women which the government has described as “rising”.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, accusing Bloc of ‘Inhumane’ Sanctions
The military juntas in West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic…
Tanzania opposition protests against electoral reforms
Chadema has been campaigning for constitutional reforms and greater independence for the electoral commission to be included in the legislation to be debated by lawmakers in February.
