Kenya’s government urges an end to protests, but a court suspends a police ban, allowing demonstrations to proceed.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
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Nigeria’s government and unions agree on a new minimum wage, averting a strike.
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TotalEnergies sells its Nigerian oil assets to Chappal Energies for $860 million, focusing on sustainable energy.
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Kenya Police Ban Demonstrations in Nairobi, Citing Infiltration by Criminal Gangs
Kenya’s police ban protests in Nairobi, citing criminal gang infiltration amid demands for systemic changes and President Ruto’s resignation.
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Kenyan anti-government protests intensify, resulting in casualties and heightened tensions as citizens demand President Ruto’s resignation.
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Gambia’s parliament rejects a bill to lift the ban on female genital mutilation, prioritizing health and human rights.
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Gambia’s parliament debates the controversial proposal to legalize FGM, highlighting deep societal divisions over tradition and women’s rights.
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The presence of Rwandan troops in Congo’s North Kivu complicates the UN’s planned withdrawal, impacting regional stability.
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Amid national protests and escalating violence, Kenya’s police chief resigns, intensifying calls for political reform and accountability.
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Ugandan human rights advocates appeal to the Supreme Court against a draconian anti-homosexuality law.