Kenya’s youth revolution: How affinity for lies, arrogance and opulence of jet-setting Ruto stoked anger against him
The U-turn has exposed the gulf between the image of President William Ruto as the jet-setting global voice not just of Kenya but the wider continent, and the grinding realities his nation faces – weighed down by debt, corruption and security threats.
Who has authority in Haiti? Kenya police history of human rights abuses looms over Haiti mission
Ahead of the deployment, the International Committee of the Red Cross started reaching out to the PNH and the Kenyan police to convey its humanitarian concerns to the stakeholders. According to Marisela Silva Chau, head of the ICRC in Haiti, the PNH has been taking part in some meetings held by the HCT and a liaison cell created several months ago by the UN’s emergency aid coordination body, OCHA.
Why irate Kenyan youth unleashed their economic frustrations on President Ruto, burned parliament
Young Kenyans have been organising on social media, organising peaceful street demonstrations meant to force authorities to drop this finance bill altogether. The protests started on June 18 after the bill was made public for the first time.
‘Media colonialism’ gets out of hand when local journalists are reduced to bystanders by foreign correspondents
Events in Gaza, however, have exposed and upended this system. With international journalists locked out of the enclave by Israel, reporting on the horrific assault on the population has fallen to Palestinian journalists, who, despite being targeted by the Israeli military – more than 120 have been killed according to the UN – have carried out their task with awe-inspiring bravery, dedication, and professionalism.
How India PM Modi BJP’s complacency propped opposition in fierce caste, constitution politics
After a decade of electoral near-invincibility that combined economic success with a narrative of Hindu supremacy, Modi’s party was reduced to 240 seats nationwide. He was able to form a third government only with the help of allies, some of whom have a reputation for political fickleness.
Red Devil on the cross: Beating Guardiola’s Man City with sure game plan ensured Ten Hag kept his Man United job
The manner of United’s 2-1 win over City shifted the fan sentiment around Ten Hag. There had been an even split among supporters on his retention, but beating Pep Guardiola’s team with a clear game plan sent his approval rating skywards, with 75 per cent backing Ten Hag in a poll conducted by The Athletic. Those numbers were replicated in other surveys.
How in just two weeks Man United manager Ten Hag swung from a baddie awaiting the sack to a hero atop Red Devils
People briefed on the talks say the frank conversation, with humility on both sides, allowed for a genuine resolution and renewed energy to back Ten Hag with the improved environment Ratcliffe spoke about during his first media engagements after taking control. Sources spoken to for this article did so on condition of anonymity to protect relationships.
Revealed: While the US trains African coup leaders, it’s quick to blame Russia for bloody coups on the continent
The total number of US-trained mutineers across Africa since 9/11 may be far higher than is known, but the State Department, which tracks data on US trainees, is either unwilling or unable to supply it.
South Africa: ANC’s popularity drop points to Rainbow Nation’s slide into the unknown minus the joy and optimism of transition
The South African Human Rights Commission, one of several independent bodies set up by the government with a mandate to guard democracy, found in 2021 that 64 per cent of Black people in South Africa and 40 per cent of those with biracial heritage were classified as poor, but for white people that figure was only 1 per cent.
Experts: Hamas’ post-Gaza war plan includes reconciliation with ruling Fatah party in Palestine to buy time to rearm
Western states support the idea of post-war Gaza being run by a revamped Palestinian Authority (PA); the administration led by Abbas that has limited self-rule over patches of the West Bank. Based in Ramallah, the PA is broadly acknowledged globally as representing the Palestinians and receives security assistance from the United States and the EU.
