A light aircraft crashed at the Nairobi National Park on Wednesday, 9th October, killing two people. The aircraft which had taken off from the Wilson Airport went down after a short while, an instructor and trainee pilot were the only… Read more ›
The attack by U.S. special forces on terrorist targets in north Africa over the weekend raises many questions about the U.S’s military jurisdiction and the security services of these nations. On Saturday, U.S. Navy SEALS, U.S. Army delta force and… Read more ›
Kenyan officials says a local court will make the final decision on whether or not to enforce the ICC’s arrest warrant for journalist Walter Barasa. Yesterday, Kenya’s Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku officially acknowledged receiving the ICC’s warrant. According to… Read more ›
Ethiopia’s parliament today selected Dr Mulatu Teshome Wirtu, Ethiopia’s ambassador to Turkey, as the country’s new president. Dr Wirtu took the oath of office at a televised ceremony on Monday morning. He replaces Girma Woldegiorgis, who has served two 6-year… Read more ›
President Paul Kagame has rebuked the U.S. State Department’s decision to sanction his country over its alleged association with the M23 rebel group. President Kagame said the decision fits into the plan of exiled Hutu rebels in the Democratic Republic… Read more ›
An attack on the convoy of a Muslim cleric on Thursday sparked protests in Nairobi today. So far, one church has been set on fire and at least one protester badly injured as security officers try to control the situation.… Read more ›
Several officials from the Kenyan military convened on Thursday to discuss allegations that soldiers looted shops during the attempt to rescue hostages at the Westgate mall last month. The meeting, which was attended by many important Kenyan security officials was… Read more ›
The International Criminal Court, on Wednesday, issued an arrest warrant for Kenyan journalist and activist Walter Osapiri Barasa for attempting to influence the ongoing case against Vice President William Ruto. Barasa, who worked with the ICC in its investigations in… Read more ›
Ethiopian foreign minister Dr Tedros Adhanom held talks with his ministerial colleague from Egypt during the 68th General Assembly in New York. Dr. Tedros met his Egyptian counterpart, Nabil Fahmi, last Thursday, and the two discussed various issues of mutual… Read more ›
After more than a week of protests, the leader of one of Sudan’s main opposition parties, Hassan Al-Turabi, has called on President Al-Bashir to heed the people’s call and peacefully step down. Speaking in a phone interview on Wednesday with… Read more ›
The President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to end the acid attacks which has plagued Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania in the past few months. Speaking to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, he said he… Read more ›
The University of Nairobi today signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kenya Universities Staff Union. The deal which only fractionally increases the allowance of University staff covers accommodation, transportation and medical allowances. It also includes allowance for the relatives… Read more ›
The Chief Registrar of the Kenyan Judiciary, Gladys Boss Shollei has demanded a public audit of her office as well as the Judicial Service Commission set up to investigate charges of embezzlement and insubordination levelled against her. In a letter… Read more ›
Ugandan authorities have officially announced the death of yet another member of parliament less than a month after recording the death of Buhweju MP, Joy Kariisa. The MP for Bukanga in the Isingiro distirct of Uganda, Gregory Matovu, was pronounced… Read more ›
Today, merchants and shoppers visited the Westgate mall in large numbers to retrieve their belongings and make peace with themselves. Since the attack was officially declared over by the President last week Tuesday, shoppers and merchants have been invited to… Read more ›
The Somalia based Islamist group, Al-Shabab, have dismissed reports that a woman took part in last week’s Westgate mall attack. The group’s Twitter post on Monday debunks the “White Widow” theory, saying it was against their policy to send women… Read more ›
The Rwandan people are once again sharply divided, this time it is over President Paul Kagame’s visit to Canada to celebrate Rwanda day with an estimated 3,000 Rwandans on Saturday. While many participants cheered the event from inside the auditorium, a… Read more ›
Media reports from Kenya reveal that the former head of the Anglican church in Kenya, Retired Archbishop David Mukuba Gitari is dead. He is reported to have passed on at Maters Hospital in Nairobi where he was admitted after falling… Read more ›
Kenyan police investigating the attack on Westgate mall are examining claims that an ex-Police officer was part of the attackers. According to Kenyan Police sources, a serving officer reported that an ex-colleague had confessed to being part of the mall… Read more ›
Several sources have confirmed that the Israeli government through its Embassy in Nairobi warned Kenyan security forces of possible attacks against Israeli nationals in Kenya this month. On Saturday officials revealed that Kenyan security forces and several ministers had received… Read more ›
Authorities in Mombasa have issued a top level security threat, leading police officers to increase their presence across the city’s streets. According to reports, besides the presence of police officers around town, the Mombasa police officers are reported to have… Read more ›
8 people are currently in custody and are being questioned by the Kenyan security forces in relation to the Westgate mall attack. The security forces report that more suspects were arrested, but some have been released after questioning. The suspects… Read more ›
The Kenyan Red Cross Society’s database reflects that about 61 people are still unaccounted for from the deadly attack on the Westgate mall. Reports earlier suggested that about 76 people were missing. However, since then 6 people have been found… Read more ›
Gunmen suspected to be from Somalia have attacked a refugee camp in Dradaab, northern Kenya, on Thursday night. This attack comes after the Westgate attack and a boarder incursion by Al Shabab on Wednesday which left about 2 people dead… Read more ›
The presiding Judge of the ICC Chile-Eboe-Osuji has declared that the trial of Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto will continue on Wednesday next week. This comes after the September 21st attack to an upscale mall in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. Deputy… Read more ›
The United Nations has called on the government and people of Sudan to restrain from violence after reports yesterday reveal that 50 to 100 protesters were killed in clashes with security officers. The spokesperson for the UN Office of the… Read more ›
Protests continue to rage in Sudan after clashes with security forces yesterday left close to 100 people dead. After midday prayers today, protesters took to the streets of Omdurman, demanding the government bring back the fuel subsidies it scrapped and… Read more ›
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya today announced the appointment of Joseph Kinyua as his new chief of staff and head of public service. The announcement was made at a meeting of cabinet and permanent secretaries at the state house, Nairobi.… Read more ›
Al-Shabab attacked Kenyan border town Mandera early this morning, killing two police officers and injuring three more. The attack on a security post close to Kenya’s border with Somalia is the group’s second strike at Kenya following Monday’s deadly Westgate… Read more ›
The Kenyan government has launched an investigation into the Westgate attack that claimed the lives of 72 people and left close to 200 injured. The investigation is being aided by the governments of Britain, Israel and the United States… Read more ›
One person is reported dead and at least two others injured as twin explosions and gun-battle rocked Wajir in the past 48 hours. The unidentified attackers are reported to have thrown a grenade into a shopping mall before bolting off… Read more ›
On Wednesday, the international police agency, Interpol, issued a “red notice” arrest warrant for Samantha Lewthwaite, also known as the ‘white widow’. Lewthwaithe is the wife of one of the July 7th London bombers. Interpol reported that although the Kenyan… Read more ›
Microsoft4Africa has announced the launch of an immersion program designed to train developers in east Africa. Earlier this year, the company revealed that it plans to accelerate growth in Africa by training African youths, providing them with valuable gadgets like… Read more ›
Reports emerging from Sudan reveal that at least 29 people have been killed in protests over the government’s removal of fuel subsidies. A hospital in Khartoum confirmed that it has received the bodies of 21 “civilians” killed in the protests.… Read more ›
Several countries and international bodies including Interpol, African Union (AU), Germany, Canada, the U.S.A, Britain and Israel have offered to assist the government of Kenya deal with the aftermath of the Westgate attack. During the battle, the CIA and Isreali… Read more ›
Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) responded to a letter by the African Union (AU) regarding the trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. In the letter to the President of the ICC on the 10th… Read more ›
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has filed a new petition with the International Criminal Court to allow his trial proceed in his absence. This new petition comes after the ICC excused Vice President William Ruto to return home to attend… Read more ›
The Ethiopian engineering corporation, Adama Agricultural Machinery Industry (AAMI), has singed a deal with Polish agricultural machinery producer, Ursus, worth $90 million. The polish giant, who has been in business since 1922, will supply about 3,000 tractors and their spare… Read more ›
The Ugandan cabinet has officially approved a proposal to capitalise on the expected eclipse on November 3rd to promote tourism in Uganda. This proposal was put forward by the Minister for Finance, Fred Omach, who is also the Member of… Read more ›
A British-Somali man has been arrested in connection with the just ended Westgate attack in Kenya. The British Foreign Office confirmed the arrest today, adding that the man, identified as Adbulrazak Sharif Ahmed, was arrested as he tried to catch… Read more ›
The streets of Sudan continues to be flooded with protesters demanding the resignation of President Al Bashir after an increase in fuel prices on Sunday evening. Besides increasing the prices of fuel and gas, the government also removed subsidies on… Read more ›
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda, has offered “her deep sympathy to the victims of the appalling attack” in Kenya and is ready to assist the Kenyan government bring the perpetrators to justice. The Somali… Read more ›
After close to four days of fighting and suspense, Kenyan authorities have confirmed that all the al shabab militants at the Westgate mall have been killed and all the hostages have been released. The Kenyan Interior Ministry shared a tweet… Read more ›
The Kenyan Police have confirmed, via their Twitter page, that about 10 suspects have been taken in for questioning in relation to the Westgate attack. One suspect is reported to have been shot in the heat of the exchange. Earlier… Read more ›
Ethiopia is expected to complete civil works for its first light rail system this year. The project is being carried out by the Chinese Railway Engineering Corporation. This light railway transit system is expected to be one of many light… Read more ›
Al shabab has released the names and nationalities of 9 of the attackers involved in the Westgate mall attack. The information was posted on al shabab’s twitter account, shortly afterwards the account was suspended. This is the fourth time Twitter… Read more ›
Kenya’s Vice President William Ruto has been given the green light to return home to deal with the Westgate crisis by judges at the International Criminal Court. The lead Judge in charge of the trial, Judge Chile Eboe-Osiji said “Defence… Read more ›
The government of Uganda has announced it is tightening its internal security following the ongoing al shabab attack on the Westgate shopping mall in Kenya. The Inspector General of Police, General Kale Kayihura said troops have been deployed to large… Read more ›