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Statues in Eldoret Removed After Public Backlash Over ‘Embarrassing’ Depictions of Athletes

NewsDeskAug 16, 2024

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NAIROBI — In the early hours of Thursday morning, authorities in Eldoret quietly removed three statues of renowned athletes after they were met with widespread...

Security Bill Becomes Law in South Sudan Despite Presidential Inaction

NewsDeskAug 16, 2024

by NewsDeskAug 16, 20240243

JUBA — South Sudan’s controversial security bill, permitting arrests without warrants, has quietly become law without the formal approval of President Salva Kiir, according to...

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Egypt and Somalia Sign Defense Pact Amid Rising Tensions with Ethiopia

NewsDeskAug 15, 2024

by NewsDeskAug 15, 20240328

NAIROBI — Egypt and Somalia formalized a defense agreement on Wednesday, escalating an already tense relationship with Ethiopia. The agreement followed a two-day visit to...

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Senior Tanzanian Opposition Leaders Released on Bail Following Crackdown on Youth Rally

NewsDeskAug 15, 2024

by NewsDeskAug 15, 20240167

Dar Es Salaam — Senior opposition leaders in Tanzania, including prominent presidential candidate Freeman Mbowe, were released on bail on Tuesday after being arrested alongside...

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Former LRA Commander Convicted in Uganda for Crimes Against Humanity

NewsDeskAug 13, 2024

by NewsDeskAug 13, 20240298

KAMPALA — In a significant moment for justice in Uganda, a former commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel group was convicted on Tuesday...

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Kenyan Citizens Urge President Ruto to Prioritize Inflation, Survey Reveals

NewsDeskAug 13, 2024

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By Judy Maina NAIROBI — A majority of Kenyans are urging President William Ruto to prioritize addressing the escalating cost of living, with inflation emerging...

Ethiopia and Somalia Move Towards Resolution in Dispute Over Somaliland Port MoU

NewsDeskAug 13, 2024

by NewsDeskAug 13, 20240376

ANKARA — Ethiopia and Somalia have made “notable progress” in resolving tensions over Ethiopia’s controversial agreement with Somaliland, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan,...

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Kenya Aviation Workers Union Calls Strike Over Proposed Deal with India’s Adani Airport Holdings

NewsDeskAug 12, 2024

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By Judy Maina NAIROBI — The Kenya Aviation Workers Union announced on Monday its plan to launch a strike early next week in protest against...

Ethiopian Airlines Unveils Ambitious Plan for Mega Airport City Near Addis Ababa

NewsDeskAug 12, 2024

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ADDIS ABABA— In a bold move set to reshape the landscape of African aviation, Ethiopian Airlines Group has inked a consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah...

Ethiopia Pushes for Sea Access as Crucial Talks with Somalia Approach

NewsDeskAug 11, 2024

by NewsDeskAug 11, 20240410

ADDIS ABABA — Ahead of critical negotiations in Ankara, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the importance of securing sea access for his landlocked nation,...