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Aaron Ross

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Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo on Tuesday during

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down
Africa|Political|World

Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?

Longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea could be headed towards war, officials in northern Ethiopia and regional experts have warned. 

Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?
Africa|Political|World

Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn

Longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea could be headed towards war, officials in a restive Ethiopian region at the centre of the tensions have

Ethiopia and Eritrea on path to war, Tigray officials warn
Africa|Health|Political|World

Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives

Governments and global health groups are working to try to fill the most urgent gaps in the fight against diseases such as malaria and HIV,

Countries, global health groups band together as US aid gaps threaten lives
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strands drugs in warehouse

The health clinic where Alice Okwirry collects her HIV medication in Kenya's capital Nairobi has been rationing supplies of

Kenya HIV patients live in fear as US aid freeze strands drugs in warehouse
Health|Political|US|World

Some malaria, HIV, TB programme cuts reversed by US, groups say

Some lifesaving health projects that had their U.S. funding contracts abruptly terminated last week have received letters reversing that decision,

Some malaria, HIV, TB programme cuts reversed by US, groups say
Africa|Economy|Education|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

In search of economic boost, some African countries send workers abroad

They line up by the hundreds to meet recruiters at schools in provincial towns and convention halls in large cities, some carrying advanced

In search of economic boost, some African countries send workers abroad
Africa|Americas|Crime|News|World

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
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
Africa|News|World

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

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
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|Economy|News|World

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
Africa|Economy|News|World

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
Africa|Economy|News

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
Africa|Economy|News

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
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|News|World

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|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|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|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

Africa|Crime|News

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

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