The Kenyan government has dismissed fifteen immigration officials following an investigation into last month’s deadly attack on the Westgate mall. Authorities say the officials are being dismissed for their involvement in issuing illegal immigrants with Kenyan identification documents. The officials,… Read more ›
Kenyan Police say there is no evidence linking Samantha Lewthwaite to the 21st September attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi. There had been speculations that the British born Muslim-convert, who is currently wanted by Interpol and Kenyan authorities, was… Read more ›
Appeal Judges at the International Criminal Court say Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto must physically attend most of his trial at the Hague and may be excused only under “exceptional circumstances.” ICC President Sang Hyun-Song reiterated that “The absence of… Read more ›
The Ethiopian government has placed a temporary ban on its citizens from travelling overseas in search of employment. This ban comes as hundreds of Ethiopian migrants continue to lose their lives as they try to illegally get into Arab, Asian… Read more ›
A 7 hour power outage disrupted work at Addis Ababa’s largest public health facility, Black Lion Hospital, yesterday. Due to the power outage, patients in severe conditions who needed surgery were left stranded as general surgery rooms as well as… Read more ›
A senior criminal investigation officer has confirmed that two journalists and the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Digital’s Kenyan Television Network (KTN) have been summoned by the Kenyan Police to answer questions over a report aired on the network about… Read more ›
Ethiopia has entered into a deal worth $4 Billion with American-Icelandic Company, Reykjavik Geothermal, for the development of a 1000-megawatt geothermal farm. The project, which is set to become Africa’s largest Geothermal power plant, will be located 200 kilometres south… Read more ›
Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s request to include two more names to the list of witnesses in the case against President Kenyatta. This comes after witness P-426 chose to withdraw from the trial. The… Read more ›
Kenyan Vice President William Ruto has admitted that soldiers from the Kenyan Defence Force may have unlawfully helped themselves to items at the Westgate mall during the operation to free hostages last month. In the interview on CNN, he described… Read more ›
The East African Community (EAC) is expected to soon introduce a cross-border visa which will allow travellers visit several countries in the region famed for its wildlife, on a single visa. This comes after Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda decided to fast track… Read more ›
A Somali artefact and cultural museum opened on Saturday in Minneapolis at an event attended by many Somalis and non-Somalis. The museum, which showcases Somali art, culture and way of life, is the first of its kind in North America.… Read more ›
New York based Human Rights Watch says Ethiopian police and other security officers subject inmates at a central prison in Addis Ababa to several forms of human rights abuses. In a 70 page report entitled, “They want a Confession’: Torture… Read more ›
Many patriotic Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday to celebrate Mashujaa day and honor heroes and heroines who fought for the nation’s independence. President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the celebrations, marking his first Mashujaa Day… Read more ›
Following the controversial football game between Ethiopia and Nigeria last Sunday, the Nigerian team has officially filed a complaint against Ethiopian fans for physically attacking their team bus and injuring one of their midfield players, Nosa Igiebor. The incident was… Read more ›
Ethiopia has launched the initial phase of its space exploration program which includes East Africa’s largest observatory. The $3.4 million observatory located 3200m above sea level in the outskirts of Addis Ababa is expected to begin operating in a few… Read more ›
Forensic investigators at the Westgate mall, on Thursday, retrieved two charred bodies, a human skull and several other body parts believed to belong to the terrorists who attacked the mall last month. The chairman of the Westgate attack investigation committee,… Read more ›
Police officials in Samburu county, northern Kenya, have taken 53 undocumented immigrants and 2 traffickers from Ethiopia into custody. According to the Star newspaper, the group were on their way to Nairobi when Police officers intercepted them. Officials say their… Read more ›
A Somali-Norwegian man has been identified as a suspect in the Westgate Mall attack which left 67 people dead. 23 year old Hassan Abdi Dhuluhow is reported to have spent the early years of his life in Somalia before moving… Read more ›
The Ugandan government has beefed up security in the country after the U.S. embassy in Kampala warned of a possible Westgate-like terrorist attack in the nation’s capital. According to BBC’s reporter in Kampala, Patience Atuhaire, those entering the Nakumatt Oasis… Read more ›
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, says his country will launch a debut Eurobond as soon as it secures a credit rating. Speaking during an interview with Reuters on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the external bond would help solve the… Read more ›
Belgian authorities confirm that they have Mohamed Adbi Hassan (alias ‘Afweyne’), an ex-pirate leader of Somali origin, in custody. Afweyne was arrested on Saturday along with an associate of his, Mohamed Aden, at a Brussels airport on arrival from Nairobi.… Read more ›
Two Kenyans Dennis Kimeto and Rita Jeptoo won the men’s and women’s races in the Chicago Marathon competition on Sunday. Kimmeto shattered the record after he completed the 42-kilometer race in just 2:3:45 – 53 seconds faster than Ethiopia’s Tsegaye… Read more ›
The Ethiopian Information Ministry has confirmed that two Somali nationals were killed in a bomb blast at their home in Addis Ababa yesterday. They were reportedly in the process of manufacturing the bomb before it exploded. The two men of… Read more ›
A United States court has convicted an Ethiopian immigrant, who is suspected of having committed war crimes in his home country, on charges of immigration fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors told the court that the accused, Kefelgn Alemu Worku, had… Read more ›
African leaders at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa have called for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) trial of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta to be delayed. Failing this, the continent’s leading body decided it is acceptable for President Kenyatta… Read more ›
A Kenyan man has been charged for allegedly planning to carry out terror attacks and for being in possession of explosives The hearing took place at a court in Kenya’s port city of Mombasa. Kenyan authorities say the suspect, Swaleh Abdallah Said,… Read more ›
The African Union special summit opened in Addis Ababa today with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister directing a tirade against the International Criminal Court. According to Minister Tedros Adhanom, the court’s handling of African cases leaves much to be desired. He… Read more ›
The Kenyan government has expressed its wish to see the Westgate Mall reopened after last month’s devastating attack. The upscale mall in Nairobi frequented by visitors was attacked by terrorists last month and about 67 people were killed in the… Read more ›
Kenyan customs officials in the port city of Mombasa have seized 1,600 pieces of illegal ivory on their way to Turkey. The illegal ivory stash weighing almost five tonnes and estimated to worth 97 million shillings ($1.14 million) were found… Read more ›
Juneidin Basha has been named the new President of the Ethiopian Football Association. Mr Basha replaces Salihu Gebrewold, who had held the position for about 3 years. He assumes this office after claiming over 50% of the result at the… Read more ›
The Ethiopian Ministry of Mines has issued a mining license for the country’s Danakhil Potash Project to Allana Potash – a Canadian mineral exploration company. The license was issued after its approval by the Ethiopian council of ministers. A detailed… Read more ›
Kenyan Journalist, William Barasa has challenged the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant for his arrest. According to him, this aspect of the International Crimes Act contravenes the Kenyan constitution. On Wednesday, Barasa failed to get a court to rule against… Read more ›
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 ›