Today: November 13, 2024
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In surprise move, Somalia asks U.N. to end political mission

Somalia's government has requested the termination of a U.N. political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms and

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Kenya's president says tax protests 'hijacked' after they turn violent

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Tuesday security was his "utmost priority" after protests against a bill to raise taxes

Kenya's president says tax protests 'hijacked' after they turn violent
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Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest

Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched

Kenya president backs down on tax hikes after deadly unrest
Africa|World

Kenya's youth-led protest movement leaves Ruto fumbling for a response

As John Aron headed out to join the protests raging outside parliament, he felt something huge had already shifted in Kenyan politics, jolting it away

Kenya's youth-led protest movement leaves Ruto fumbling for a response
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Kenyan police fire on protesters in new clashes after president's tax climbdown

A climbdown by Kenya's president over plans to raise taxes brought no end to nationwide protests on Thursday, with at least two people

Kenyan police fire on protesters in new clashes after president's tax climbdown
Africa|Economy

Kenya clashes and Bolivia's failed coup show perils of economic hardship

Deadly Kenyan protests that scuppered tax hikes and a failed coup amid fading economic prospects in Bolivia this week are

Kenya clashes and Bolivia's failed coup show perils of economic hardship
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After dramatic tax win, Kenya's young protesters plot next moves

After their stunning success in forcing the government to shelve $2.7 billion in tax hikes, young Kenyan activists are setting their sights higher,

After dramatic tax win, Kenya's young protesters plot next moves
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Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence

Somalia's government is seeking to slow the withdrawal of African peacekeepers and warning of a potential security vacuum,

Somalia asks peacekeepers to slow withdrawal, fears Islamist resurgence
Africa|Americas|Crime|World

Kenyan police to arrive in Haiti this week, US State Department says

The first Kenyan police officers assigned to tackle rampant gang violence in Haiti are leaving Kenya on Tuesday and are set to arrive this week, the

Kenyan police to arrive in Haiti this week, US State Department says
Africa|Crime|News

Somali militiamen seize heavy weapons after looting convoy

At least five people were killed when militiamen ambushed a convoy in central Somalia and seized heavy weapons, the local government and residents

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Uganda police arrest more people protesting corruption

Ugandan police detained several people in the capital Kampala on Thursday during a second day of anti-corruption protests that are demanding the

Uganda police arrest more people protesting corruption
Americas|Crime|News|World

Shortages and delays hit morale of Kenyan officers in Haiti

Pay issues and shortages of equipment and manpower have sapped morale among Kenyan police officers deployed to Haiti and hampered their ability to

Shortages and delays hit morale of Kenyan officers in Haiti
Crime|World

Contractors arrive in Haiti to build base for Kenyan-led forces

Civilian contractors have arrived in Haiti to build living quarters for a Kenyan-led international security force meant to counter gang violence in the Caribbean

Contractors arrive in Haiti to build base for Kenyan-led forces
Business|Technology

Kenya's Safaricom urges new requirements for satellite providers like Starlink

Kenya's biggest telecoms company Safaricom has urged regulators to consider requiring satellite internet providers such as Elon Musk's Starlink to partner with local

Kenya's Safaricom urges new requirements for satellite providers like Starlink
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|News|World

Western nations urge Kenya to seek IMF review of corruption issues, sources say

Major shareholders at the International Monetary Fund are urging Kenya to request an IMF assessment of corruption and governance issues as part of a push to unlock

Western nations urge Kenya to seek IMF review of corruption issues, sources say
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya president spoke to IMF chief after pulling tax hikes, sources say

Kenyan President William Ruto spoke by phone with International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva in the days after he withdrew $2.7 billion in proposed tax

Kenya president spoke to IMF chief after pulling tax hikes, sources say
Africa|News

Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent

Activists behind Kenya's anti-government protests are rethinking their strategy after demonstrations on Tuesday were marred by violence and looting that they fear

Kenyan activists rethink strategy after protests turn violent
Africa|News

Kenyan activists call for more protests as govt pledges austerity

Kenyan activists called for protesters to take to the streets again on Tuesday, with many rejecting appeals from President William Ruto for dialogue following his

Kenyan activists call for more protests as govt pledges austerity
Africa|Americas|News|World

Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission

In the months leading up to Kenya's deployment of police officers to Haiti, President William Ruto has consulted political advisers, security officials and foreign

Act of faith: Kenya enlists evangelical pastors to guide Haiti mission
Africa|Crime|News|World

Kenyan police arrival in Haiti delayed, Kenya's President Ruto affirms commitment

The deployment of the first Kenyan police officers to Haiti to lead an international anti-gang force has been delayed after a planned flight from Nairobi was postponed

Kenyan police arrival in Haiti delayed, Kenya's President Ruto affirms commitment
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Kenya's Haiti mission in limbo as urgency grows

Kenya has said its police officers will soon be in Haiti to confront rampaging gangs controlling the capital, but worsening insecurity and uncertainty about financing

Kenya's Haiti mission in limbo as urgency grows

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