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.
Economy
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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.
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Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s president, comes out as lesbian, aims to inspire change in laws against homosexuality.
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The modern pentathlon is revamping its format, replacing horse riding with obstacle courses. This change is expected to benefit countries like Egypt, which previously faced challenges due to limited resources for equestrian training. Egypt’s pentathlon team has shown strong recent performance, and the new format could be a springboard for future success.
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Moody’s downgrades Kenya’s credit rating to B3 amid rising debt concerns, impacting the nation’s economic stability and borrowing costs
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expressed disappointment over stalled reconciliation efforts with junta-controlled Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The three nations recently formed the Alliance of Sahel…
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West Africa faces a potential breakup as the regional bloc ECOWAS grapples with the possible departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. These junta-led states threaten to leave, raising concerns about regional security, economic cooperation, and the future of the bloc itself.
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Kenyan rights groups are sounding the alarm over a wave of abductions targeting activists involved in recent protests. The demonstrations, which began as a reaction to tax hikes, have grown…
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The war in Sudan has worsened with over 136,000 people displaced by recent violence in Sennar state. UN warns of critical conditions for displaced populations and potential famine in Darfur. International pressure mounts for a ceasefire and humanitarian access.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reshuffled the cabinet, bringing in new finance and foreign ministers to tackle economic challenges, inflation, and power cuts.