Politics
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Putin To Call Israeli, Arab Leaders As Gaza Fears Grow
Russia has repeatedly called for talks on ending the conflict, which has strained relations with long-time partner Israel and complicated ties with Iran, which backs militant group Hamas.
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Uganda and DR Congo agree on visa-free travel
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to mutually abolish visa requirements to allow visa-free travel between each country.
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Why Hamas attacked Israel: Everything you need to know
Hamas spokesperson KhalednQadomi has told Al Jazeera that the group’s military operation is in response to all the atrocities the Palestinians have faced over the decades.
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How Ghana’s central bank lost $5bn in one year
Ghana – once touted as a trailblazing African economic success story – is facing an unprecedented financial crisis. This week, hundreds of protestors took to the streets in the capital Accra, calling on the governor…
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Kiongozi wa upinzani nchini Uganda Bobi Wine anasema yuko chini ya kizuizi cha nyumbani
Polisi walikanusha kuwa Wine alikamatwa, wakisema “walimsindikiza” kutoka Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Entebbe hadi nyumbani kwake
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Politicians tear-gassed at Madagascar protest
Security forces in Madagascar have fired tear gas against opposition candidates who were leading a protest in the capital, Antananarivo.
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President Ruto Rubbishes Alleged Gov’t Plot To Privatise Mombasa Port
The Head of State instead announced that his administration is only planning to expand the port in a bid to increase its operations as well as provide employment to the local youth.
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Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadj
Hundreds of Islamist militants riding motorbikes have attacked a town in south-western Niger, killing 12 soldiers, the defense ministry says.
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President Ruto Pushes For Speedy Passage Of Bill Seeking To Raise NHIF Deduction To 2.75%
The Social Health Insurance Bill is set to be tabled in parliament on Tuesday following the conclusion of public participation. The Bill is amongst a raft of pieces of legislation that the Executive hopes will…
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Mali delays February polls for ‘technical reasons’
A government spokesman, Col Abdoulaye Maiga, said a new date would be announced and that parliamentary polls would be held separately.







