Each year in Kenya, familiar faces are feted at the national remembrance of the country’s heroes and heroines. Dedan Kimathi is arguably the most commemorated of figures. As one of the most prominent leaders of the anti-colonial Land and Freedom Army, Mau Mau, he has become a symbol of the bloodshed for independence.
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NAMIBIA, September 5, 2024 - In a bold and principled move, the Republic of Namibia has refused to allow a vessel carrying explosive materials to Israel to dock at one...
Sithembile Mbete, University of Pretoria
Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First,...
ACCRA, Ghana, July 6, 2024 - In the heart of Cape Coast, Ghana, where the Atlantic whispers ancient stories to the shore, a tale of hope struggles to emerge from...
In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance bill.
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The African Union (AU) has gradually reduced its troop numbers in Somalia since late 2017, from a peak of over 22,000 to about 14,000 today. Another 4,000 AU peacekeepers are...
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 20, 2024 - President William Ruto's plan to finance his Ksh3.9 trillion ($31 billion) Budget is facing strong opposition, as Anti-Finance Bill protests have erupted across Kenya.
On July 15, 2024, Rwandans will to go to the polls to elect a new president. Among their choices will be incumbent President Paul Kagame who has been President of...
MONTEGO BAY, May 25, 2024 -
After months of high anticipation, the deployment of an international force led by Kenya to violence-wracked Haiti has been delayed again. This has put paid...