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The UN World Health Organization in DR Congo tweeted this photo of the aftermath of Saturday's fire
Africa

Deadly fire guts DR Congo camp for homeless

Sunday, August 20, 2023
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has rejected a $5 million budget for translation and interpretation services in the East African Community budget for 2023-2024. Courtesy
Africa

EALA objects to $5m budget for translation services

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Pastor Paul Mackenzie (C) follows proceedings at the Shanzu Law Courts in Kilifi County, Kenya during the mention of his matter on July 3, 2023. Photo by Kevin Odit _ NMG
Africa

Kenya deregisters rogue churches

Saturday, August 19, 2023
Secretary general of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki. PHOTO _ XINHUA via AFP
Africa

Somalia set to join EAC this year, says Sec-Gen Mathuki

Saturday, August 19, 2023
The United States under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland condemned hate speech targeted at Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese communities. Internet
Africa

US condemns hate speech against Rwandophones in DR Congo

Saturday, August 19, 2023
Donne Besigye, Chargé d’Affaires at the Rwanda High Commission in Kenya speaks at an event of celebrating 29 years of Rwanda’s Liberation on August 18. The occasion brought together more than 400 people including the Rwandan community living in Kenya, members of the diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda. Courtesy photos
Africa

Rwandans commend Kenya’s support in her transformational journey

Friday, August 18, 2023
United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) are expected to withdraw soon. Internet
Africa

MONUSCO will leave a trail of failures - experts

Friday, August 18, 2023
The United State government will sanction three conservation officials from DR Congo due to their “involvement in significant corruption,” including the trafficking of gorillas and chimpanzees. File
Africa

US sanctions three DR Congo officials

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The United States’ State Secretary Antony Blinken during his visit to Rwanda on August 11, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Top US diplomat says held call with Kagame over Rwanda-DR Congo border tensions

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Africa

TikTok faces possible ban in Kenya

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said that United Nations peacekeepers in DR Congo will begin departing the country in an “accelerated withdrawal,”. Internet
Africa

UN troops in DR Congo ‘set to be withdrawn’

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
An African Union session at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PHOTO _ TONY KARUMBA _ AFP
Africa

African Union hosts Niger talks

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and his family have been held at the president's official residence in Niamey since the coup on July 26 [File- Issouf Sanogo_AFP]
Africa

Niger military to prosecute former President for treason

Monday, August 14, 2023
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Africa

Three dead, eight injured in Jaguar bus accident

Sunday, August 13, 2023
Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AU Commission.
Africa

Niger coup: AU chief says in support of military intervention

Friday, August 11, 2023
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Africa

Minister Biruta in Ethiopia for bilateral talks

Friday, August 11, 2023
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Africa

Kenyan man sues condom company for contracting STI while cheating on his wife

Friday, August 11, 2023
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFP
Africa

Uganda responds to WB funding freeze over anti-gay law

Thursday, August 10, 2023
MONUSCO foiled an attack on a hospital near a camp for displaced people in Drodro, Ituri province on Monday, August 7. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa

DR Congo: UN troops foil militia attack on hospital

Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. PHOTO | AFP
Africa

World Bank suspends funding to Uganda over anti-gay law

Wednesday, August 09, 2023