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Africa

July 13, 2024

Anti-tax Protests: More mutilated bodies recovered at Kenyan dumpsite

The protests have resulted in the deaths of over 40 individuals, as police clashed with demonstrators.

Kenyan Dumpsite
July 13, 2024

Soyinka deserves accolades for unwavering dedication to human dignity, justice: Tinubu

“Having overcome prostate cancer, this anniversary stands as a testament to his resilience and the importance of his work.’’

Wole Soyinka
July 13, 2024
Boma Prize for Africa
July 13, 2024

Adesina advocates youth empowerment in Nigeria’s agri-business

Mr Adesina faulted superficial political empowerment programmes and called for substantial investments in youth businesses.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
July 13, 2024

Decomposing bodies found in Kenya quarry after bloody anti-tax protests

The Kenya Human Rights Commission said some bodies recovered from a quarry were mutilated.

Williams Ruto and decomposing bodies
July 12, 2024

Kenyan police chief resigns after fatal shooting of anti-tax protesters

This development follows Mr Ruto’s decision to dismiss his cabinet members the previous day in an attempt to address the grievances of the anti-tax protesters.

Japhet Koome
July 12, 2024

ECOWAS single currency will facilitate free trade, says expert

The president of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, Uche Uwaleke, says the ECOWAS single currency if actualised, will facilitate free trade within the sub-region.

ECOWAS single currency
July 12, 2024

Sudanese police order all foreigners to leave Khartoum

Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners to leave the capital, Khartoum and the surrounding region.

Unrest in South Sudan (Credit: Foreign Policy)
July 11, 2024

Ugandan jailed six years for ‘disrespecting’ President Museveni, wife, son

Ugandan TikToker has been jailed for insulting President Yoweri Museveni, his wife, Janet Museveni, and their son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

President Yoweri Museveni, his wife Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba
July 11, 2024

Collapsed Cabinet (Full List): Under-fire Ruto sacks all his ministers

President William Ruto sacked all his cabinet members on Thursday to placate protesters.

Ruto and ministers