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African Union force hands over bases in Somalia amidst uncertainties.

African Union force hands over bases in Somalia amidst uncertainties.

As part of its gradual withdrawal of military presence in Somalia, the African Union (AU) force has handed over three more military bases it previously occupied to the Somali army.  The military withdrawal is expected to end next year, with around …

Kenya and the EU sign a duty-free trade deal.

Kenya and the EU sign a duty-free trade deal.

 Kenya and the EU have signed a trade agreement that could give Kenya access to the EU market duty-free if ratified.The agreement would allow for cheaper Kenyan goods for European buyers, increasing exports and employment growth in Kenya. The accord should …

Kenya: Suspect Nabbed Over Gruesome Murder Of 81-Year-Old Man

Kenya: Suspect Nabbed Over Gruesome Murder Of 81-Year-Old Man

Police on Wednesday arrested the main suspect in the murder of 81-year-old consultant Dr Gerishon Mwiti, who was hacked to death on January 14, 2023, at Thigiri ridge in Westlands Nairobi County.The suspect, Bernard Kioko, was arrested at Mabatini in …

Finding the equilibrium as Tanzania bans babies from classrooms

Finding the equilibrium as Tanzania bans babies from classrooms

In its attempt to encourage education amongst young girls and minimise teenage pregnancy, the government of Tanzania has decided to allow young girls to continue with their education after giving birth. However, that effort has encountered some hiccups because teenage …

Africa’s new democratic road as Sudanese government thwarts alleged Bashir regime supporters’ coup attempt.

Africa’s new democratic road as Sudanese government thwarts alleged Bashir regime supporters’ coup attempt.

On Tuesday, Sudanese officials have thwarted a military coup d’etat attempt by alleged supporters of former Sudan’s president Omar Bashir. According to three senior government and military sources.A senior government source revealed that about 40 officers close to the former …

Abd-Al-Rahman case: Trial to open on 5 April 2022

Abd-Al-Rahman case: Trial to open on 5 April 2022

Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) composed of Judge Joanna Korner, Presiding Judge, Judge Reine Alapini-Gansou and Judge Althea Violet Alexis-Windsor scheduled the opening of the trial in the case The Prosecutor v. Ali Muhammad …

Ethiopia plans to launch Facebook rival while the country descends into anarchy

Ethiopia plans to launch Facebook rival while the country descends into anarchy

Imagine your house was burning while you were busy chasing a rat around. Can you envisage inviting firefighters to extinguish the fire blazing your mansion, only for the fire bridges to start removing the cobwebs on the roof, rather than …

The ICC And Former President Bashir: Warning to Other Dictators

The ICC And Former President Bashir: Warning to Other Dictators

Does it surprise one that most leaders change and become more autocratic, selfish and less sensitive to the suffering of their subjects once they are in power? From the proclamation of a state of emergency, suspension of elections and civil …

Paul Gicheru case: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber confirms charges and commits suspect to trial

Paul Gicheru case: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber confirms charges and commits suspect to trial

Pre-Trial Chamber A (Article 70) of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or the “Court”) has on 15 July 2021, confirmed the charges of offences against the administration of justice against Paul Gicheru and committed him to trial.Pre-Trial Chamber A, composed …

South Sudan’s 10th Independence Anniversary: Actions speak louder than words _South Sudan’s 10th Independence Anniversary: Actions speak louder than words

South Sudan’s 10th Independence Anniversary: Actions speak louder than words _South Sudan’s 10th Independence Anniversary: Actions speak louder than words

The latest pledge from South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir to end any form of war in his country would have been received globally with much enthusiasm and hope some years ago. Today, such a promise, which President Kiir made during …