Sudan’s President Omar Al-Bashir says last month’s violent protests over fuel prices were an attempt to overthrow his government. “They brought agents, thieves and hijackers, and they said Khartoum will be overthrown. “But Khartoum could not be overthrown because it… Read more ›
Ethiopians are optimistic of victory ahead of their 2014 World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. On October 13th, Ethiopia will host the reigning African champions, Nigeria, with a crucial return leg scheduled for November 16th in Calabar.… Read more ›
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 Kenya Police have questioned the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Kenya’s four telecom companies after it emerged that the gunmen who conducted the Westgate mall attack used unregistered SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards. The Criminal Investigations Department had previously… 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 ›
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn says his government has proof that some opposition leaders who organized anti-government protests last month are linked to terrorist groups operating in the country. This statement comes only a week after a leading opposition group… 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 ›
The Kenyan military on Saturday revealed the names of four terrorists who took part in the September 21st attack on Westgate Mall in Nairobi. The spokesman for the Kenya Defence Forces, Major Emmanuel ChirChir said the four were Abu Baara… Read more ›
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Deslaegn, has stated unequivocally that his county will not withdraw its troops from Somalia. This comes a day after Ethiopia reduced the number of its troops in Somalia, stating that the war-torn country had achieved relative… 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 ›
Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, has warned all incompetent state workers to leave before the government catches up with them. Speaking during the signing of performance contracts for cabinet secretaries, Kenyatta said his government was not going to tolerate public officers… 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 ›
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday told Somalia to “put their house in order.” This call, which has been seen as a sign of frustration over the instability in the neighbouring country, comes a few weeks after a group of… Read more ›
Uganda’s Commissioner of Refugees has expressed concern over the rapid increase in the number of refugees entering the country. Speaking during the official opening of the Department of Refugees’ offices in Kampala, David Kazungu said “Many Congolese refugees have crossed… 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 ›