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- Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?on 2025-05-08 at 12:07 am
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
- US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libyaon 2025-05-07 at 10:55 pm
The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".
- South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visaon 2025-05-07 at 7:56 pm
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
- Rwanda: Golf - Rwanda's Ishimwe Takes Shot At Guiness World Recordon 2025-05-07 at 5:01 pm
[New Times] Rwandan golfer Melissa Akanigi Ishimwe is hoping to enter the Guinness world book of records by setting a new record of being the fastest […]
- Ethiopia: Made in Ethiopia Movement Will Create Platform to Build Manufacturing Based Economy, Says President Tayeon 2025-05-07 at 4:28 pm
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- President Taye Atseke Silassie said the Made in Ethiopia Movement will create a platform to achieve the country's desire to build an […]
- Gang who smuggled thousands of queen ants sentenced in Kenyaon 2025-05-07 at 2:23 pm
The four suspects – two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan – were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.
- Somalia: Second Day of Deliberating the Constitution, Elections, and Securityon 2025-05-07 at 2:20 pm
[Radio Dalsan] MOGADISHU, - The National Consultative Council (NCC) Conference continued into its second day in Mogadishu, with Somali leaders holding […]
- Somalia: Somali Authorities Seize House in Mogadishu Over National Security Threatson 2025-05-07 at 2:20 pm
[Radio Dalsan] The Banadir Regional Administration and the Mogadishu Municipality have officially taken control of a house in the Hamar Jajab district, […]
- Somalia: Somali Defense Minister Meets Africom Commander to Strengthen Security Cooperationon 2025-05-07 at 2:20 pm
[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ambassador Abdikhadir Ahmed Fiqi, along with the Chief of the Somali National Army, […]
- Kenya: 2 Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection to Kasipul's MP Were's Murderon 2025-05-07 at 2:17 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have apprehended two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were a week ago.
- Eritrea: Berik Sub-Zone Declared Free of Female Genital Mutilationon 2025-05-07 at 2:13 pm
[Shabait] Asmara -- Berik sub-zone in the Central Region was officially declared free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 30 April during a ceremony held […]
- Ethiopia: Health Association Urges Govt to Respond to Health Workers' Demandson 2025-05-07 at 2:09 pm
[Addis Standard] As health professionals across Ethiopia stage pre-strike demonstrations demanding improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions, the […]
- Kenya: 3 Arraigned Over Murder of 17-Year-Old Girl Who Refused Forced Marriage in Wajiron 2025-05-07 at 2:08 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three suspects linked to the brutal killing of a 17-year-old girl who allegedly refused to marry a 55-year-old man in Wajir have been […]
- Kenya: Govt Unveils Tech-Driven Compensation Plan to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflicton 2025-05-07 at 2:02 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has unveiled a new digital compensation model designed to ease the burden of human-wildlife conflict on affected […]
- Ethiopia: Renewed Calls for National Unity, Modern Patriotismon 2025-05-07 at 12:27 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia last Monday commemorated the 84th anniversary of Patriots' Victory Day, honoring the indomitable spirit of the country's […]
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Host Regional Workshop On Geopark, Geotoursimon 2025-05-07 at 12:27 pm
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has finalized preparations to host a regional workshop on "Promoting UNESCO Global Geoparks and Geotourism" in […]
- Kenya: Madaraka Day Preparation in Homa Bay On Track - Interior Ministryon 2025-05-07 at 12:26 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Preparations for this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, scheduled for June 1, are progressing steadily, with Homa Bay County set to […]
- Kenya: Political Interference, Corruption Top Concerns Ahead 2027 Elections - TIFA Pollon 2025-05-07 at 12:26 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- One in every two Kenyans says they have no confidence in the 2027 General Election, with 30 percent citing political interference as […]
- Somalia: Somali President Meets U.S. Military Commander to Discuss Al-Shabaab Fighton 2025-05-07 at 12:15 pm
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a key meeting on Tuesday with General Michael E. Langley, Commander of the U.S. […]
- Somalia: Somalia's National Consultative Council Enters Second Day of Crucial Talkson 2025-05-07 at 12:15 pm
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The National Consultative Council (NCC) of Somalia entered its second day of discussions in Mogadishu on Wednesday, focusing […]