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Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has warned that protestors are planning more chaos and looting on Thursday and Sunday.
Africa

Kenya: Govt warns protestors planning chaos, looting

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
Protesters hold a Kenyan flag outside the Kenyan Parliament after storming the building during a nationwide strike to protest against tax hikes and the Finance Bill 2024 in downtown Nairobi, on June 25, 2024. (Photo by LUIS TATO/AFP via Getty Images)

Social media: Unsung youth leadership that could yet save a continent

Monday, July 01, 2024
The New Times
Africa

Kenya: Protests persist despite withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024
Ruto said his government would institute austerity measures across the board after withdrawing the tax measures. Internet
Africa

Kenya: President Ruto announces austerity measures

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto, acceding to pressure from Kenyans after several violent protests, has declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 to law. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya: President Ruto withdraws contentious finance bill 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The New Times
Africa

UN, AU saddened by deaths, injuries in Kenya demos, call for restraint

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
At least five protesters have reportedly been shot dead by police in Kenya and a section of parliament has gone up in flames as demonstrations against new tax proposals escalate. Internet
Africa

Kenya: Five die as President Ruto deploys military to quell protests

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife Tshepo Motsepe welcomed dignitaries to the ceremony in Pretoria. Net
Africa

South Africa's Ramaphosa vows 'new era' at inauguration

Thursday, June 20, 2024
President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for a second term. The country has finally formed a government after six months. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo announces long-awaited government, shake up in defence ministry

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Delegates follow a presentation during the ongoing National Security Symposium 2024, in Kigali on Wednesday, May 22. Courtesy
Security

Youth radicalisation, violent extremism can be countered if African govts care – experts

Thursday, May 23, 2024
President William Ruto during the interview on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, on Friday, May 17. Ruto said that the M23 rebellion is a Congolese problem that needs a Congolese solution. Dan Gatsinzi
Africa

Ruto: M23 is a Congolese problem, needs a Congolese solution

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye. The CNDD-FDD's purpose in closing the border with Rwanda and sending soldiers and militiamen to DR Congo is no longer to be hidden.

It’s time the world stopped tiptoeing around Burundi’s primitive politics

Wednesday, May 22, 2024