International
Kagame expected to extend his rule, as Rwandans vote in election with evident muzzling of opposition
KIGALI – Voters in Rwanda lined up at polling stations on Monday to elect their next president, with 66-year-old incumbent Paul Kagame, who ...
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Trump escapes death in campaign rally shooting; assassination attempt leaves three dead
Donald Trump was reportedly shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, an attack that left the Republican presidential candidate’s face streaked ...
International
Kenyan President Ruto sacks entire Cabinet in unprecedented move to stabilize his govt
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has taken the unprecedented step of dismissing all his ministers and the attorney-general “with immediate effect” in response to ...
International
Mahama warns against replicating Kenyan protests in Ghana
GHANA – Former President John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his concerns about the escalating protests and civil unrest in various parts of Africa, ...
International
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso military leaders to cement alliance amid regional tensions
The leaders of three West African military governments—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—are meeting for the first time to solidify an alliance created in ...
International
Tough times ahead, as Kenya’s Ruto proposes austerity measures after 39 killed in protests
NAIROBI – Kenyan President, William, on Friday proposed spending cuts and additional borrowing in roughly equal measure to fill a nearly US$2.7 billion ...
International
UK: Labour Party secures landslide victory, ending 14 years of conservative rule
The Labour Party has reportedly secured a landslide victory in the UK election, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Outgoing Conservative Prime Minister, ...
International
Authorities report at least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks
NIGERIA – At least 18 people have reportedly been killed and dozens injured after a series of blasts by suspected female suicide bombers ...
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Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite Ruto’s U-turn over tax bill
KENYA – Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s ...
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‘I concede,’ Kenya president, Ruto, backs down on tax hikes after more than 23 die from protests
KENYA – Kenyan President, William Ruto, on Wednesday reportedly withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament. Protestants ...
