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 …
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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 …