Kenya’s police ban protests in Nairobi, citing criminal gang infiltration amid demands for systemic changes and President Ruto’s resignation.
Economy
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Tunisia’s Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani urges European nations to increase financial assistance to manage the migration crisis, highlighting the burden on Tunisia’s resources.
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The IOM reports over 10 million people displaced by the Sudan conflict, highlighting the world’s largest displacement crisis driven by hunger and violence.
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Collins Jumaisi, a suspected serial killer in Kenya, has been arrested after confessing to killing 42 women. Police have recovered several bodies from a Nairobi quarry.
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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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Inspired by Mohamed Salah, Egyptian pentathlete Ahmed Elgendy aims for gold in the Paris Olympics, following his historic silver medal win in Tokyo.
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A wave of youth-led protests has engulfed Kenya, fueled by public anger over proposed tax hikes and the perceived opulent lifestyles of the nation’s lawmakers. The demonstrations escalated dramatically last month when protesters stormed and set fire to the parliament building, targeting politicians’ vehicles with stones.
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Africa loses $50 billion yearly to illicit financial flows, says NSC. Calls for stronger whistleblower protection to combat corruption and financial losses.
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President William Ruto has fired his entire cabinet, except for the foreign minister, following nationwide protests over tax hikes. This major reshuffle aims to address public discontent and corruption.
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Mali’s military junta signed cooperation agreements with Russia’s Rosatom, including discussions on a potential low-power nuclear plant. This deal is part of Mali’s search for new energy sources but raises questions about feasibility and safety.