US Supreme Court conservatives prepared to water down key Voting Rights Act provision

US Supreme Court conservatives prepared to water down key Voting Rights Act provision

Black voters appealed a lower court’s finding that a voting map that added a second Black-majority congressional district in Louisiana was guided too much by racial considerations in violation of the constitutional promise of equal protection under the law. That map was approved by the Republican-led state legislature after a judge ruled that an earlier map that had just one Black-majority district likely harmed Black voters in violation of Section 2.

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‘Madagascar Gen Z’ bypassed as military takes advantage of their protests to stage a coup that ousted President Rajoelina

‘Madagascar Gen Z’ bypassed as military takes advantage of their protests to stage a coup that ousted President Rajoelina

The latest military takeover capped weeks of protests against Rajoelina and his government led by youth groups calling themselves “Gen Z Madagascar.” The protesters, who also included labour unions and civic groups, have demanded better government and job opportunities, echoing youth-led protests elsewhere in the world.

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Au revoir Raila Odinga: You fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith in East Africa

Au revoir Raila Odinga: You fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith in East Africa

It is not farfetched for one to assert that Kenya remained secure, peaceful and stable because of the ease with which Raila Odinga played his politics of alliances. He struck a political alliance with President Uhuru Kenyatta in what was called “The Handshake”. Uhuru was able to complete two terms as President of Kenya.

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State agency in Kenya warns that investor and business interests are tied to human rights

State agency in Kenya warns that investor and business interests are tied to human rights

The commission officer noted that, though Kenya was one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, economic and social progress, should be ethical, inclusive, and equitable to guarantee a significant impact on society as a whole.

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Kenya’s President Ruto announces seven days of national mourning of fallen opposition leader Raila Odinga

Kenya’s President Ruto announces seven days of national mourning of fallen opposition leader Raila Odinga

Odinga first won his parliamentary seat in 1992, which included Kibera. He held the constituency until 2013, his bright orange Hummer mobbed whenever it bounced into the muddy lanes. He lost his first presidential bid in 1997 against Moi. Four years later, Odinga formed a coalition government with him, a move some saw as opportunistic but he said was pragmatic.

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Last supper? Two weeks before he died, Kenya’s opposition leader Raila met President Ruto and Gideon Moi to discuss 2027 presidential election

Last supper? Two weeks before he died, Kenya’s opposition leader Raila met President Ruto and Gideon Moi to discuss 2027 presidential election

President Ruto made a stopover in Dubai on his way back home from New York where had travelled to attend the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.

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South African whistle-blowers are an endangered species that faces retaliation and murder

South African whistle-blowers are an endangered species that faces retaliation and murder

he murder of Babita Deokaran, Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Gauteng Department of Health at the time of her death, attracted nationwide attention. She had uncovered extensive corruption in the department and submitted evidence of this to the relevant authorities. She would later investigate corruption related to the procurement of personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic.

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Rights group sues Ghanaian government for signing ‘illegal’ deportation deal with US

Rights group sues Ghanaian government for signing ‘illegal’ deportation deal with US

The US sent a first group of five deportees to Eswatini in July, saying they had been convicted of serious crimes including murder and child rape.

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Activists accuse IMF of propping Kenya’s ‘borrowing and spending decisions used to sustain political patronage’

Activists accuse IMF of propping Kenya’s ‘borrowing and spending decisions used to sustain political patronage’

They urged the IMF and the World Bank to incorporate demands for better governance in Kenya, not just focus on economic targets, in their assistance programmes.

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Suspect in fatal stabbing of Kenyan presidential guard – ‘sent by devil’ – is detained for further investigations

Suspect in fatal stabbing of Kenyan presidential guard – ‘sent by devil’ – is detained for further investigations

Police say the man walked to the State House main gate disguised as a homeless person and killed a security officer after shooting with a bow and arrow. The officer was pronounced dead at a hospital. The man was arrested at the scene.

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