Browsing: Africa
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat, Raila Odinga, has lost his bid in a closely contested election held…
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — As the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson election looms in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s campaign continues…
NAIROBI, KENYA — In a sting operation conducted on Wednesday morning, detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested three police officers caught red-handed extorting…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenyan rapper and songwriter Nyamari Ongegu, popularly known as Nyashinski, has debuted a fresh appearance after cutting off his iconic dreadlocks. On Friday,…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye exhibited signs of significant weakness during his court appearance at Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court on…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional bloc of 16 member states, has issued a formal call to its members to…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Ugandan Parliament has recently adopted an amendment to Rule 72 of its Rules of Procedure, significantly restricting the manner in which Members…
GOMA, DR CONGO — Congolese musician Delcat Idengo was tragically shot dead on Thursday afternoon while filming a music video in Goma, North Kivu province.…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced an additional $2 million in funding to support Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the Sudan Ebola…
NAIROBI, KENYA — In a significant anti-corruption ruling, former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment or a substantial fine of…