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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Africa

July 15, 2024

Somalia reports over 16,000 new cholera cases, 134 deaths in 2024

In 2023, more than 18,304 cumulative cases of cholera and 46 deaths were reported in Somalia, with more than half being children aged below five years.

Cholera patients
July 15, 2024

Local expertise key to disaster management in Africa: IAEM

She stressed the need to speak with one voice in addressing the myriad challenges confronting Africa.

International Association of Emergency Management Africa
July 15, 2024

‘Serial killer’ admitted murdering wife, 41 other women in Kenya: Police

He then dismembered them and put their remains in plastic bags before throwing them into a former quarry in a Nairobi neighbourhood, the police said.

Kenyan Dumpsite
July 15, 2024

Rwandans vote in presidential election as Kagame aims for over 30 years in power

A victory for Mr Kagame would see him lead Rwanda for another seven years, bringing his stay in power to over three decades.

Paul Kagame
July 13, 2024

Anti-tax Protests: More mutilated bodies recovered at Kenyan dumpsite

The protests have resulted in the deaths of over 40 individuals, as police clashed with demonstrators.

Kenyan Dumpsite
July 13, 2024

Soyinka deserves accolades for unwavering dedication to human dignity, justice: Tinubu

“Having overcome prostate cancer, this anniversary stands as a testament to his resilience and the importance of his work.’’

Wole Soyinka
July 13, 2024
Boma Prize for Africa
July 13, 2024

Adesina advocates youth empowerment in Nigeria’s agri-business

Mr Adesina faulted superficial political empowerment programmes and called for substantial investments in youth businesses.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
July 13, 2024

Decomposing bodies found in Kenya quarry after bloody anti-tax protests

The Kenya Human Rights Commission said some bodies recovered from a quarry were mutilated.

Williams Ruto and decomposing bodies
July 12, 2024

Kenyan police chief resigns after fatal shooting of anti-tax protesters

This development follows Mr Ruto’s decision to dismiss his cabinet members the previous day in an attempt to address the grievances of the anti-tax protesters.

Japhet Koome