Kenya’s Youth Activists Gear Up for Bigger Battle After Tax Hike Victory
NAIROBI –After successfully pushing the government to scrap $2.7 billion in proposed tax hikes, Kenya’s young activists are shifting their focus to tackle deeper issues...
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Nigerian Passport Holders Face Tighter Travel Restrictions From Ethiopia, Turkey, and UAE
ADDIS ABABA — In recent years, Nigerian passport holders have faced increasing travel restrictions, with Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) revoking privileges...
Kenyan Police Use Teargas to Disperse Protesters as President Withdraws Tax Hike Bill
NAIROBI — Kenyan police fired teargas at dozens of protesters and blocked streets leading to the presidential palace on Thursday, as small demonstrations continued in...
Traders’ Strike Expands in Tanzania, Threatening National Commerce
Dar es Salaam — Traders in Tanzania’s bustling commercial city of Dar es Salaam have extended their strike, which is now affecting other parts of...
UN Security Council Urges Dialogue to Resolve Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute Over Somaliland
The United Nations Security Council has called on Ethiopia and Somalia to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute over Somaliland, which declared independence...
Kenyan President Bows to Protesters, Withdraws Tax Hikes
NAIROBI—Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday rescinded planned tax increases after a surge of protests, marking a significant victory for a nascent, youth-led movement that...
Kenyan Government Rejects Accusations of Withholding Budget for Former President’s Office
NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has firmly rebutted former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s assertions that it denied the bidget allocated for his office. In a strongly...
