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Kenyan police ‘close to making arrests’ over death of UK soldier
Kenyan authorities are working closely with the UK government to investigate the killing of a british soldier during an attempted robbery last week.
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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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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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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated – minister
Gunmen in Sierra Leone attacked a military barracks and freed hundreds of prisoners in a “co-ordinated and properly planned” attack, the country’s information minister has said. Sierra Leoneans spent Sunday under a nationwide curfew amid…
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Masuala muhimu ambayo viongozi wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki (EAC) watayajadili jijini Arusha
Viongozi hao wa Afrika Mashariki pia wataangalia ripoti ya maendeleo ya Mifumo Endelevu ya Ufadhili wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki
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Francis Atwoli Announces New Leadership Changes At COTU
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions-Kenya (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has announced the election of Rev. Joel Kandie Chebii as the new Chairman General of the workers’ body.







