Fresh round of bloodbath in South Sudan looks highly likely as opposition sounds war drums
Riek Machar’s indictment has significantly raised political tensions and fuelled fears of an eruption of political violence. In recent months, pro-government troops have been fighting opposition forces loyal to Machar, as well as other armed groups.
Kenya races against time to meet rigid EU deforestation-free deadline for coffee exports
By boosting the consumption of ‘deforestation-free’ products and reducing the EU’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation, the new regulation 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products aims to bring down greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss.
Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation
the Technopolis is projected to generate thousands of jobs, host research and innovation centres and serve as a regional hub for digital trade, business process outsourcing, and conferences. Often referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, the Technopolis is a Vision 2030 flagship project designed to anchor Kenya’s transition into knowledge-based economy.
Malawians go to polls as fears linger over witchcraft riddled presidential palace
Five years ago, Chakwera’s eventual victory came after months of street protests in his support. But things have changed after five hard years and this vote takes place amid economic turmoil and shaky trust in public institutions in the southern African nation of 21 million.
Trump administration ordered to clarify how it will prevent illegal deportation from Ghana
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the government to detail on Saturday night how it was trying to ensure Ghana would not send the immigrants elsewhere in violation of domestic court orders.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination: From Gerald Ford, who survived two assassination attempts, US gun violence hits Republican-run states the most
These bloody episodes underscore a grim irony: The very politicians and pundits who promulgate expansive gun rights and tough-on-crime rhetoric have repeatedly found themselves on the receiving end of bullets.
Kenya politics: Farouk Kibet ‘advises’ Luhyia to get ready to succeed President Ruto in 2032 as DCP questions his academic credentials
During the fundraiser in Malava the president’s man made the declaration that the region should wait for their turn to succeed Ruto in 2032 and hailed the close relationship between Luhyia and Kalenjin people. The declaration was met with swift response by DCP and Democratic Alliance Party of Kenya (DAP).
Kenya, with support of EU and Germany, kicks off national data governance policy formulation
German Embassy Deputy Head of Cooperation Friederike Hemker noted that Germany, through GIZ, is proud to support this initiative as part of its longstanding development cooperation.
Kirk’s assassination divides world, testimony to to his influence on the right and rejection among Blacks
The outpouring of grief, anger and defiance over his death also testified to his influence and impact abroad, especially among groups on the right as diverse as white Afrikaners in South Africa, anti-immigration parties in Europe, libertarians in South America and ultranationalist Israelis in the Middle East. It also gave those movements an opportunity to air their grievances against their own political opponents.
South Sudan on cliff-hanger as First Vice President Machar is charged with treason, terrorism
Edmund Yakani, a prominent civic leader in South Sudan, warned that the suspects should be presented in a competent court and not what he described as “a kangaroo court of law.” He said he hopes citizens will be able to attend court proceedings.
