African ministers unveil policy to boost maritime security
The strategy will guide the region in addressing the scarcity of specialized search and rescue vessels and boats in navigable lakes, rivers and the Western Indian Ocean area, which undermines efficient rescue operations and often necessitates the use of unsuitable vessels, Wamala added.
UN Report Reveals Only 17% of Sustainable Development Goals on Track
The report identifies several significant obstacles to progress, including the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and worsening climate chaos.
OPED: The Unfolding Crisis in Kenya: A Call for Reflection and Action
In a hard-hitting address from State House, President William Ruto described the violence as treasonous and vowed a tough response to restore normalcy. He warned the financiers of violence and anarchy that they would face severe consequences.
Kenya’s IPOA Investigates Police Killing of Protesters Amid Mass Anti-Tax Demonstrations By GenZs
The protests were primarily led by youths from the GenZ generation, who took to the streets to fight for their future.
EAC tests activation of regional rapid response mechanism to infectious disease outbreaks
The EAC table-top simulation exercise (TTX) organized by the EAC Secretariat together with Partner States and other technical partners has successful tested the activation of the recently established regional rapidly deployable expert pool today in Nairobi, Kenya. The expert pool has been set up since 2020 based on the lessons learnt from the Ebola outbreak in […]
Africa’s Population Boom: A Demographic Opportunity
Africa is undergoing a demographic transformation of unprecedented proportions. According to United Nations estimates, the continent’s population is projected to double by 2050, reaching over 2.5 billion people. This population surge is driven by high fertility rates, declining mortality rates, and an increasing number of young people entering reproductive age. Currently, about 60% of Africa’s […]
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Report: Unlocking Africa’s Financial Potential for Development and Climate Goals
Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in financing Africa.
Gen Z: Redefining Protests in Kenya with Innovation and Resilience
Despite skepticism from government leaders, these young activists turned out in significant numbers, effectively bringing the city to a standstill.
10 Migrants Found Dead Below Deck as Rescuers Save 51 from Wooden Boat Near Lampedusa
Italy’s coastguard was also conducting a search operation off Calabria after a shipwreck, with media reports indicating that up to 60 migrants may be missing, according to survivors.
Key AI Concepts to Keep You Updated
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