Africa

President William Ruto has expressed strong support for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Chairmanship. Addressing East African officials at the East African Community (EAC) inter-parliamentary sports games, the President emphasized that Raila’s leadership could significantly enhance East Africa’s global standing. “Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime …

Uganda’s Minister of Information, Chris Baryomunsi, has stated that the Ugandan government coordinated with Kenya to facilitate the arrest of opposition leader Kizza Besigye. In an interview with a local Ugandan TV station, Baryomunsi questioned how Besigye’s arrest and detention could have occurred without the Kenyan government’s full awareness and …

By: TRT Africa Devastating flooding in South Sudan affected around 1.4 million people, and displaced 379,000 others, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the East African country said on Saturday. “About 1.4 million people are affected by flooding in 43 counties and the Abyei Administrative …

Gaborone, Botswana – Nov 9– Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has expressed Kenya’s strong backing for Raila Odinga’s candidacy to lead the African Union Commission (AUC) during his official visit to Gaborone. This comes shortly after Kenya officially endorsed Odinga’s bid, positioning him as a leader capable of addressing Africa’s conflicts …

A football match in Kabale, Uganda, ended in tragedy when an Arsenal fan stabbed a Manchester United supporter after an argument over the game between Arsenal and Liverpool. The victim, 36-year-old Benjamin Ndyamuhaki Okello, was attacked with a stick after celebrating Liverpool’s equalizer in the 81st minute. Witnesses reported that …

President William Ruto has departed for Burundi on the morning of October 31 to participate in the 23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State and Government in Bujumbura. According to a statement from State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, this year’s summit commemorates the 30th anniversary of COMESA, a crucial trading …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta debuted a bald head during his visit to Nigeria, a significant change from his previously full head of hair that had long characterized his appearance. This new look has captured the attention of many Kenyans, although the reasons behind his decision to shave remain unclear. On …

By: BBC Police said two suspects were also killed when they tried to attack the security forces. About 10 people have been confirmed dead, and 8 others have been hospitalized after being injured in an attack carried out in Kigadi District, Western Uganda. Uganda Police and Army UPDF confirmed on …

By: BBC Several women have committed suicide in Sudan’s central Gezira state after being raped by military fighters in the country’s brutal civil war, human rights groups and activists have said. The reports come after RSF militants were accused by the United Nations of “brutal crimes”, including genocide, in the …

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, is set to attend the 15th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security, and Stability in Africa to be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The retreat will focus on the Impact and Sustainability of AU Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation in addressing conflicts across the continent. Mr Kenyatta …