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Kenya eases travel rules for African nations
Kenya will soon allow citizens from nearly all African countries to visit without prior travel authorisation, according to a directive announced Tuesday.
The policy shift aims to enhance regional integration and boost tourism by…
Families Of Apartheid-era Victims Sue South African Government
Twenty-five victims' families and survivors of apartheid-era political crimes have sued South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, and his government for what they say is it's failure to properly investigate those offences, and deliver…
Tanzania: Tundu Lissu To Head Opposition Party
Prominent Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu has been elected chairman of the main opposition party Chadema, ousting long-running leader Freeman Mbowe in an intense race
Lissu campaigned for changes in the party leadership while…
Kenyan Shilling Stable With Remittances Support
Kenya's shilling was stable against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, supported by remittances amid muted foreign exchange demand, traders said.
At 0908 GMT, the shilling traded at 129.10/129.60 per dollar, compared to 129.15/129.65 at the…
South Sudan Suspends Social Media Platforms
South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan's El Gezira state triggered riots and deadly revenge…
Gabon To Hold Presidential Elections On April 12
Gabon's council of ministers on Wednesday said that presidential elections would be held on April 12, 2025, marking an end to the military rule that began with a coup on August 30, 2023.
A ministerial cabinet meeting minutes released…
DR Congo: Thousands Flee As Rebel Fights Reach Goma
Civilians have been fleeing the Nzulo camp for displaced people outside Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese army intensifies while approaching provincial capital.
The camp is…
Egypt vows to enforce Gaza ceasefire, end bloodshed
Egypt's President said on Wednesday that his country would "push with all its strength" to ensure a ceasefire in Gaza is fully implemented.
During his speech, Abdel Fattah el-Sissi emphasised Egypt's role in the mediation efforts between…
UN D-SG calls for action against terrorism in Africa
Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed has emphasized that Africa has unfortunately become the focal point of global terrorism.
Speaking to the Security Council, she remarked that terrorism, in all its various forms, poses the…
DR Congo rebel group disarms- UN mission
The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, known as MONUSCO, has announced that “over 600 combatants from the Zaïre armed group, have laid down their arms,” which a UN spokesperson said is “a first step towards…