Africa 3 days ago Kenyan police confront protesters day after president withdraws tax increase bill Protests have continued across Kenya despite President William Ruto's withdrawal of a controversial tax hike bill, which sparked deadly clashes, officials say.
Africa 4 days ago Kenya's president backtracks on controversial tax increases after deadly protests shake nation Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that he would not sign a finance bill into law after widespread protests erupted over proposed new taxes.
Africa 4 days ago Kenyan protesters vow to continue demonstrations after violent clashes leave 23 dead Kenyan protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations against new tax hikes, following violent clashes on Tuesday that resulted in at least 23 deaths.
Africa 5 days ago 5 confirmed dead after police open fire on protesters attempting to storm Kenya's parliament Police in Kenya opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm the parliament, killing at least five protesters as sections of the parliament building were set on fire.
VIDEO 5 days ago Kenyan protesters call for president's resignation over planned tax hikes Protesters clashed with police in Kenya's capital Nairobi on June 25, demanding President William Ruto resign over proposed tax increases. (COURTESY: REUTERS)
Caribbean 5 days ago Kenyan police depart for Haiti to tackle rampant gang violence Kenyan police officers are preparing to depart for Haiti to address severe gang violence in Port-au-Prince, with 400 officers scheduled for deployment.
US 6 days ago US military seeks new alliances in West Africa after Niger ousting Niger's decision to expel U.S. military forces in favor of closer ties with Russia has prompted U.S. officials to explore alternative partnerships in West Africa.
Africa 6 days ago Top US general says Islamic jihadist terrorism in Africa has soared tenfold over 26 years In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, the head of U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Michael Langley, talks about the staggering rise in Islamic Jihadist terror, and the threats of China, Russia and Iran on the continent .
Africa June 21 Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel settle in Nigeria as militants move to wealthier West African countries Jihadi fighters who had been operating in Africa’s Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria, following the trend of militants moving to wealthier West African coastal nations.
South Africa June 19 Ramaphosa sworn in for second term as South African president South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term, during which he will helm the country's first-ever coalition government.