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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said he was “appalled” by the rising number of drone attacks on civilians during Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The warning follows reports that more than 200 civilians have been killed since early…
High Court of Tanzania orders closure of Sahara Media Group Limited publishing; Star Tv Tanzania, Kiss FM and Radio Free Africa(RFA) due to enormous losses and inability to pay creditors. Judge Mwajuma Kadilu ordered that the media company should cease…
NAIROBI, Kenya – A Chinese national was apprehended at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Kenyan authorities over charges of attempting to smuggle out of Kenya thousands of live ants from Kenya. The suspect was apprehended by security personnel while…
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – The President of Madagascar has unexpectedly dismissed the country’s prime minister and all government ministers, in a move that adds another layer to the island’s political transition after last year’s power change. Officials stated that president Michael…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Tanzanian businessman and former politician Rostam Aziz has secured a majority stake in Nation Media Group, after purchasing all of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development’s (AKFED) 54.08 percent holding in the media…
At least 12 truck drivers have been killed in western Mali in an attack blamed on an armed Islamist group linked to al-Qaeda, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
According to security officers and analysis, terrorist groups affiliated with Boko Haram and their breakaway faction ISWAP, launched a number of attacks against army installations in Borno and Yobe states in early March.
A Kenyan man has been arrested after posting a video on social media showing himself tearing a 100-shilling banknote, authorities confirmed on March 10.
Limpopo police arrested additional suspects this morning in connection with a major fraud and murder-for-insurance case involving a former police officer. Meanwhile, the Madlanga Commission continues to hear explosive testimony regarding high-level money laundering.
Heavy rains and windstorms continue to batter Kenya today. The Ministry of Interior reported that flash floods have claimed 42 lives so far, with the Nairobi River bursting its banks and causing significant infrastructure damage in industrial areas.
