Kenya’s Ruto offers to meet leader of opposition protests Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused police of using violence against demonstrators. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023
Opposition in Kenya gathers evidence of 'police atrocities' against protesters to take to the ICC Opposition parties in Kenya said they are filing charges of “police atrocities” that left 30 people dead at the International Criminal Court in the wake of protests against the rising cost of living and the imposition of new taxes The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
Kenya's logging ban has been lifted – it's a political decision and a likely setback for conservation Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto said it would create jobs and boost economic growth. Lisa E. Fuchs has studied the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya’s most important – and most threatened – forests. She unpacks the implications of this… The Conversation · Jul 22, 2023
A man lies in a Kenya morgue. His family says he's one of at least 35 shot dead by police this month The bullet was still lodged in Douglas Kalasinga’s head as he lay in the morgue The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Death toll rises as Kenya’s cost-of-living protests continue Opposition leader Raila Odinga rallies his supporters to the streets where there have been clashes with armed police in Nairobi and western city of Kisumu The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
Sudan's rivals agreed to further talks as civil war entered its fourth month As the war in Sudan entered its fourth month mid-July, an army delegation returned to the Saudi city of Jeddah to resume truce talks last weekend. The entire Sahel region is now impacted by the conflict. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2023
Two Kenyans die in protests over cost-of-living and tax increases Clashes between police and protesters resulted in two deaths in the city of Kisimu. This as Kenya enters the second day of a three-day protest called by opposition leader Raila Odinga. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2023
Kenya police are told not to report deaths during protests. A watchdog says they killed 6 this week Police in Kenya say they have been ordered not to report deaths amid demonstrations against the rising cost of living The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Kenya’s opposition set for second day of tax-hike protests The Wednesday-to-Friday demonstrations are the third round of protests that the opposition has called for this month. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
Kenya's politicians continue to use ethnicity to divide and rule – 60 years after independence Since independence in 1963, Kenya’s politicians have fed and manipulated ethnicity to win elections. The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023
Two killed, hundreds arrested at anti-government protests in Kenya Police in Kenya opened fire amid opposition-organized protests on Wednesday against the rising cost of living, and health workers and witnesses said at least two people were shot dead and 26 others wounded. France 24 · Jul 19, 2023
Kenyan demonstrators clash with police as 3-day protest begins The three days of protests began with relative calm in Nairobi but pockets of unrest erupted elsewhere in the country. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
Kenya closes schools before three days of tax-hike protests Three days of protests, called by veteran opposition figure Raila Odinga against tax hikes, begin on Wednesday. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
Kenya braces for 3 days of anti-gov’t protests: All the details The latest round of anti-government protests in Kenya has been scheduled after tax hikes add to soaring cost of living. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023
Zenger · Jul 18, 2023 Israel Expands Diplomatic Outreach In Africa To Counter Iranian Influence Israeli Foreign Minister meets senior official from undisclosed African Muslim country
France 24 · Jul 17, 2023 Concern in Kenya over Ruto's decision to lift logging ban Kenyan President William Ruto lifts a ban on logging, saying his government will still push ahead with plans to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade, but climate experts warn his decision could be catastrophic. Meanwhile, concerns grow in the Horn of Africa as Russia announces a halt to…
Zenger · Jul 16, 2023 Israeli Foreign Minister Visits Kenya For African Union Meeting Eli Cohen seeks to strengthen ties and address recent diplomatic incident at the African Union
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians
Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2023 Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe roll out red carpet for ‘brother’ Iran’s official visit Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a “critical strategic partner” while Iran boosted diplomatic and economic ties with what Raisi called a “continent of opportunities”.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2023 Egypt and Sudan's international partners try to stop the civil war Leaders from Sudan’s seven neighboring countries agreed on Thursday in Cairo to a new Egyptian-led initiative seeking to resolve the deepening conflict in the African country.
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023 More than 300 including lawmaker arrested after Kenya protests Police blasted for heavy-handed response to deadly protests but authorities say ‘acts of lawlessness’ won’t be accepted.
Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023 In Uganda, Iran president attacks West on LGBTQ rights KAMPALA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday launched into a condemnation of Western attitudes on homosexuality during a visit to Uganda which has just introduced some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world.
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023 Kenyan police tear-gas protesters in latest row over tax hikes Rallies, the second in a week, held after bill raising taxes in highly indebted Kenya signed into law by President Ruto.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 Raging conflict in Sudan displaces over 3.1 million people, UN says The U.N. says the conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3.1 million people from their homes, including over 700,000 who fled to neighboring countries
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023 Iran's president begins a rare visit to Africa 'to promote economic diplomacy' Iran’s president has begun a rare visit to Africa as his country under heavy U.S. economic sanctions seeks to deepen partnerships around the world