Kenya President Appoints Opposition Members to Cabinet Amid Deadly Protests
NAIROBI — In a significant political maneuver, President William Ruto of Kenya appointed four ministers from the main opposition party to his new Cabinet on...
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Protesters Detained in Kampala Amid Crackdown on Anti-Corruption Rally
KAMPALA — Ugandan security forces detained several young protesters in downtown Kampala on Tuesday during a rally against alleged corruption and human rights abuses by...
Ugandan Shilling Weakens Amid Dollar Demand from Importers
Kampala — The Ugandan shilling weakened slightly on Tuesday due to increased demand for dollars from merchandise importers and commercial banks, traders reported. This development...
157 Killed in Ethiopian Mudslides As Rescue Operations Continue
ADDIS ABABA — At least 157 people were killed in a series of devastating mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been battered...
Police Crackdown in Kenya Sparks Outrage and Demands for Accountability
NAIROBI — The recent spate of fatal police shootings in Kenya has heightened tensions and sparked nationwide outrage, beginning with the death of 30-year-old Rex...
Tanzania’s Information Minister Sacked Amid Election Rigging Controversy
Dar Es Salaam — Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dismissed Information Minister Nape Nnauye following widespread criticism over his controversial comments about election manipulation....
Tragic Landslide in Ethiopia Claims at Least 20 Lives
ADDIS ABABA — A devastating landslide struck Ethiopia’s southern Gofa district around noon local time on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least 20...
Somalia’s Cabinet Approves Secret Defense Deal with Egypt
MOGADISHU — In a move shrouded in secrecy, Somalia’s cabinet has formally endorsed a defense agreement with Egypt, concluding a deal that has remained confidential...
Scored killed in Somalia as Army Repulse Major al-Shabab Assault on Military Bases
MOGADISHU — Intense fighting erupted on Monday in the southern part of Somalia, resulting in significant casualties as al Shabaab militants launched coordinated attacks on...
Opposition Headquarters Besieged Amid Rising Tensions in Uganda
KAMPALA – Peaceful rallies launched last month against controversial tax hikes have degenerated into deadly violence on several occasions, escalating tensions in the country. On...
