Kenya Police Transfers Officers Following Gruesome Discovery of Dismembered Bodies
NAIROBI — In a shocking turn of events, the acting Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja Kirocho, has ordered the transfer of officers from the...
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High Court in Kenya Upholds South Sudanese Cargo Levy
NAIROBI — In a decisive ruling, a High Court in Kenya has refused to suspend the implementation of a directive mandating a $350 levy per...
Somali Police Foil Militant Inmates’ Prison Break Attempt in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Chaos erupted on Saturday at Mogadishu’s central prison as militant inmates launched a brazen assault on guards in an attempt to break free,...
International Concerns Grow Over Disappearance of Rwandan Human Rights Defender
NAIROBI — The international community has intensified pressure on the governments of Kenya and Rwanda following the mysterious disappearance of Yusuf Gasana, a prominent Rwandan...
Bodies Found in Nairobi Slum Prompts Police Watchdog Investigation
NAIROBI — The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) in Kenya has launched an investigation into the discovery of nine mutilated bodies in Mukuru, a cluster...
Tanzania’s President Reshuffles Intelligence Leadership Ahead of Elections
DAR ES SALAAM — In a move signaling ongoing turbulence within Tanzania’s leadership, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Suleiman Abubakar Mombo as the new...
Tanzania to Auction New Oil and Gas Blocks, Eyes Investment Surge
DAR ES SALAAM — In an ambitious move set to attract both local and foreign investment, the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania is...
Sudanese Warring Sides Meet in Geneva Amidst Conflict
NAIROBI — Representatives from opposing factions of Sudan’s conflict have convened in Geneva for talks facilitated by the United Nations, although one side failed to...
Uganda’s Fuel Import Initiative Faces Challenges in Kenya
NAIROBI — In a setback to Uganda’s efforts to secure affordable fuel imports, a dispute has emerged over bond fees at Kenya’s port of Mombasa....
Kenya Police Chief Resigns Amidst Protests Over Tax Hikes
NAIROBI –In a dramatic turn of events, Kenya’s police chief Japhet Koome has tendered his resignation amidst escalating protests triggered by proposed tax increases, resulting...
