Eastern Africa

Shock As Kenyan Women Among Recruits Building Drones for Russia’s War in Ukraine

3 days ago

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Nairobi Oct 12 – In search of better opportunities abroad, many young Kenyan women are among over 200 recruits from…

Marburg Virus Outbreak Sparks Panic in East Africa as Rwanda, America Consider Travel Bans

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Kigali, Oct 08 – Rwanda is grappling with the Marburg virus – a highly infectious disease outbreak that has already…

Journalists Sue Police Chief and Commandants Amid AU’s Call for Media Protection

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Nairobi, Sept 22 – In a bold stand for press freedom, a coalition of journalists and professional organizations have sued…

Students Alarmed as UK Hikes Financial Requirements for International Scholars

4 weeks ago

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Nairobi, Sept 16 – Recent changes to the UK’s student visa requirements have cast a long shadow over the dreams…

A New Power Shift in Africa’s Geopolitical Order: China’s Influence, But Is It Without Strings?

September 14, 2024

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Nairobi, Sept 14 – As Nairobi’s skyline becomes increasingly dotted with cranes and construction sites, the journey from Mombasa to…