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Shollei Calls for a Public Audit

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Capture1The Chief Registrar of the Kenyan Judiciary, Gladys Boss Shollei has demanded a public audit of her office as well as the Judicial Service Commission…

Another Ugandan MP Dies

Posted on September 30, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Matovu-dead1Ugandan authorities have officially announced the death of yet another member of parliament less than a month after recording the death of Buhweju MP, Joy…

Westgate Mall After the Attack

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

article-2436529-184C0B0B00000578-312_634x443Today, merchants and shoppers visited the Westgate mall in large numbers to retrieve their belongings and make peace with themselves.
Since the attack was officially…

Ethiopian Opposition Protests Anti-Terrorism Law

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

Millions of Voices March in Addis Ababa 29 September 2013Members of a leading Ethiopian opposition party took to streets of Addis Ababa on Sunday to protest the country’s anti-terrorism law.
Speaking during the protests,…

A Resurgent Opposition in Ethiopia

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Zegabi.comPosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

millions-of-voices-2013-09-29_140122ADDIS ABABA – An Ethiopian opposition group, Union for Democracy and Justice party (UDJ), has held a large protest demonstration in Addis Ababa on Sunday,…

Al-Shabab Dismisses White Widow’s Involvement in Westgate

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

widow4The 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…

Protests and Cheers at 2013 Rwanda Day Celebrations

Posted on September 30, 2013September 30, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

President-Paul-Kagame-of--007The 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…

Retd. Archbishop Gitari Dies at 76

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

1332061916225Media reports from Kenya reveal that the former head of the Anglican church in Kenya, Retired Archbishop David Mukuba Gitari is dead.
He is reported…

Ex-Cop Confesses to Being Part of Westgate Attackers

Posted on September 30, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

ss-130923-kenya-mall-attack-18.ss_fullKenyan 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,…

Kenyan Security: ‘Israel Warned Us of Possible Attacks in September’

Posted on September 30, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Croatia7Several sources have confirmed that the Israeli government through its Embassy in Nairobi warned Kenyan security forces of possible attacks against Israeli nationals in Kenya…

Kenya Condemns U.S. Over Recent Travel Advisory

Posted on September 29, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

U.S. Travel Advisory on KenyaKenya has condemned a decision by the United States government to reissue a travel advisory warning its citizens against visiting the African country. The advisory…

Al-Shabaab Not a Threat to Ethiopia’s Security

Posted on September 28, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

Ethiopian Troops in SomaliaThe Spokesperson of Ethiopia’s foreign ministry, Ambassador Dina Mufti, said on Wednesday last week that Somali-Based islamist militant group did not pose any imminent threat…

Authorities Tighten Security in Mombasa

Posted on September 27, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

kenya-mombasa-policeAuthorities 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…

8 Suspects in Custody over Westgate Attack

Posted on September 27, 2013September 27, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

_70076117_police_reuters8 people are currently in custody and are being questioned by the Kenyan security forces in relation to the Westgate mall attack.
The security forces…

61 People still Missing after Westgate Attack

Posted on September 27, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

APTOPIX-Kenya-Mall-At_Horo-11-635x357The 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…

Uganda Grants Oil Production Licence to Chinese Firm

Posted on September 27, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

ugandan oil fieldThe Ugandan government has issued a production licence to a state-owned Chinese firm, for the development of the nation’s oil reserves.
The firm, China National…

Somali Gunmen Attack Kenyan Refugee Camp

Posted on September 27, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Dadaab-refugee-camp-Kenya-008-620x330Gunmen suspected to be from Somalia have attacked a refugee camp in Dradaab, northern Kenya, on Thursday night.
This attack comes after the Westgate attack…

ICC Extends Ruto’s Break to Wednesday

Posted on September 27, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Former Kenyan Cabinet Minister Ruto stands inside his house after hearing the news from the International Criminal Court, in NairobiThe 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…

UN Calls for Calm in Sudan

Posted on September 27, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

09-27-ohchr-pouillyThe United Nations has called on the government and people of Sudan to restrain from violence after reports yesterday reveal that 50 to 100 protesters…

Over 50 People Dead in Sudan Protests

Posted on September 27, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

7603334266_ed00a4283eProtests continue to rage in Sudan after clashes with security forces yesterday left close to 100 people dead.
After midday prayers today, protesters took to…

Kenyatta Appoints Kinyua as Chief of Staff

Posted on September 26, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

josePresident Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya today announced the appointment of Joseph Kinyua as his new chief of staff and head of public service.
The announcement…

Two Officers Killed in Attack on Kenyan Police Station

Posted on September 26, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

Kenyan Soldiers Guard Checkpoint Near Somalia borderTwo police officers were killed and three others injured in a Thursday attack on a Kenyan police station in Mandera town which borders Somalia.
According…

Al-Shabab Strikes Again & Promise More

Posted on September 26, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

847891-somalia-americans-in-jihadAl-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…

Kenyan Government Launch Investigation into Westgate

Posted on September 26, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

 
Kenya's Interior Minister Lenku speaks during a news conference near the Westgate shopping mall in NairobiThe Kenyan government has launched an investigation into the Westgate attack that claimed the lives of 72 people and left close to 200 injured.…

Kenya: Explosions and Gunfire Rock Wajir

Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Interpol Issues Arrest Warrant for the ‘White Widow’

Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Microsoft4Africa to Train Developers in East Africa

Posted on September 26, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

29 Dead in Sudan Protests

Posted on September 26, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

International Community Offers Assistance to Kenya

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Ethiopia Signs Cooperation Agreement with Poland

Posted on September 25, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

Ethiopia-Poland cooperation agreementEthiopia has entered into a cooperation framework agreement with Poland in an effort to boost bilateral relations between the two countries.
Ethiopian Foreign Affairs State…

ICC Responds to AU over Kenyatta, Ruto Case

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Uhuru Files New Petition to Exempt Himself from ICC Trial

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Ethiopia Buys Tractors Worth $90 Million

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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,…

Uganda to Capitalise on Upcoming Eclipse

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Westgate Attack: British-Somali Suspect Arrested

Posted on September 25, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Kenyan President Confirms the End of the Westgate Mall Siege

Posted on September 24, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

Westgate Mall Siege EndsKenya’s president, Uhuru Kenyatta, has confirmed the end of the four-day siege on an up-scale shopping in Kenya and declared three days of national mourning.…

Protests Intensify in Sudan

Posted on September 24, 2013September 25, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

ICC offers to prosecute Westgate attackers

Posted on September 24, 2013September 24, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Kenyan forces take control of Westgate

Posted on September 24, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Kenyan authorities arrest 10 Westgate suspects

Posted on September 23, 2013September 23, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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.…

Ethiopia Concerned Over Allegations of Chemical Weapon Use by Syria

Posted on September 23, 2013October 11, 2013Author Grace WanenePosted in News and ArticlesLeave a Reply

U.N. chemical weapons expert holding a plastic bag containing samples from one of the sites of an alleged chemical weapons The Ethiopian Government has expressed grave concern over allegations that Syria has been using chemical weapons.
The allegations were contained in an investigative report by…

Ethiopia to complete light rail system’s civil works this year

Posted on September 23, 2013September 23, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

Al shabab reveals the identites of Westgate attackers

Posted on September 23, 2013September 23, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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…

ICC adjourns Ruto, Sang trial for one week

Posted on September 23, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

photo_1379929194453-5-HDKenya’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…

Uganda tightens internal security

Posted on September 23, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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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.…

Kenyan forces take control of Westgate

Posted on September 23, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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After 3 days of heavy gun battle, Kenyan security forces have been able to take over the Westgate mall. Presently, the attackers are believed to…

Ethiopia under threat of Al Qaeda attack

Posted on September 23, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

Ethiopian-troops-in-somaliaAfter the attack on Westgate mall in Nairobi on Saturday, governments across East Africa are bracing themselves for the possibility of attacks from Al Qaeda.…

Ghanaian author killed in Westgate shoot out

Posted on September 22, 2013October 11, 2013Author Kofi SaaPosted in Top StoriesLeave a Reply

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The governments of Ghana and Kenya have expressed their condolences to the family of the late author and ex-Chairman of Council of State, Kofi Awonoor.…

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