Reuters Cameroon’s 92-year-old ruler Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, has overhauled the military’s…
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Senegal Eliminates Trachoma, Marking Major Public Health Milestone
Dakar, 15 July 2025 — Senegal has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the…
92-year-old Paul Biya seeks reelection to extend his grip on Cameroon beyond 4 decades
By ReutersNews agencyThomson Reuters What you need to know:• Two former allies of President Biya have…
Ex -Nigerian President Buhari dies at 82
By ReutersNews agencyThomson ReutersNigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country from 2015-23…
Shock as nine are killed as riots rock Kenya
NAIROBI. At least nine people were killed, about 400 injured, and 61 arrested in various police…
Celebrated Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong’o passes on
Celebrated Kenyan author, scholar, and activist Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87…
Govt to release report on 14 EU banned pesticides
KAMPALA. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has promised to release its findings on…
Tanzania deports Uganda’s Agather Atuhaire, Kenyan activist supporting detained Opposition leader
By ReutersNews agencyThomson Reuters Tanzanian authorities arrested and later deported human rights activists from Kenya and…
Authorities deny Martha Karua, Kenyan lawyers entry into Tanzania
TANZANIA . Former Kenyan Justice Minister and veteran politician Ms Martha Karua and two human rights…
Kenyan lawmaker shot dead in capital Nairobi
ReutersNAIROBI . A Kenyan lawmaker was shot dead on Wednesday night in the capital Nairobi by…