Kenyan Cabinet Minister Alleges NIS Behind Son’s Abduction
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi disclosed that it took President William Ruto’s intervention to secure the release of his son, Leslie Muturi, who was abducted on June 22, 2023. Muturi is the first sitting minister to openly criticize the government’s handling of the abductions, a move that has sparked political and public debate.
Severe Food Crisis Intensifies Across Africa, Millions at Risk
NAIROBI, Kenya – A severe food crisis is rapidly intensifying across Africa, driving millions of people into heightened risk of hunger and starvation. This crisis, fueled by a combination of factors including the war in Ukraine, regional conflicts, extreme weather events, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, threatens the lives and well-being of […]
EAC launches election mission to observe Rwanda polls
It will be headed by David Maraga, former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya
Urgent action required to prevent malnutrition crisis among children in Zambia – UNICEF
LUSAKA, Zambia, 21 June 2024 – Almost 52,000 children under the age of five in the 84 drought-affected districts in Zambia are expected to fall into severe wasting – the deadliest form of malnutrition – within the next 12 months if urgent preventive measures are not put into place. Another 276,000 children under age five […]
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.
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.
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.
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Why Africa’s Economy Fell to 3.1 Percent, Down from 4.1 Percent
Africa’s average economic growth in 2023 fell to an estimated 3.1 percent, down from 4.1 percent the previous year, as successive shocks weakened post-pandemic gains, according to a report released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday. The report, African Economic Outlook 2024, attributed the decrease to several factors, including persistently high food and […]