Kenya’s military chief has confirmed that two Kenyan Defence Force soldiers have been fired and are in custody pending their appearance in court to face charges for allegedly looting shops during the mission to rescue hostages at the Westgate mall… Read more ›
The government of Kenya has declared it would shut down all unaccredited colleges and training institutions operating in the country. Dr. Kipsang, the Permanent Secretary for education, made this statement at a graduation ceremony this past weekend at the African… Read more ›
The largest wind farm in Africa was officially launched by the Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn over the weekend in Mek’ele – capital city of the Tigray region in the northern section of the country. Dubbed ‘Ashegoda Wind Farm’, the 120MW… Read more ›
Outraged Kenyans are demanding justice for an alleged rape victim. The culprits, who are currently in custody, are reported to have dumped the teenage girl in a ditch and left her for dead after attacking her. According to media… Read more ›
The Kenyan media has come under criticism following its coverage of the 21st September Westgate tragedy in Nairobi. These criticisms seems to have converged around the coverage by two journalists from a renowned media house in Kenya. The investigative report… Read more ›
A polio vaccination campaign scheduled to begin next month could be delayed if parties involved in Sudan’s internal conflict in South Kordofan and the Blue Niles states do not set aside their political differences, says a UN official. A statement… Read more ›
Kenya Airways has leased its largest aircraft yet – a Boeing 777-300ER – as the company prepares to introduce new continental routes. The aircraft, which has a 400-passenger capacity and can carry over 20 tonnes of cargo, was delivered to… Read more ›
The Kenyan government has dismissed fifteen immigration officials following an investigation into last month’s deadly attack on the Westgate mall. Authorities say the officials are being dismissed for their involvement in issuing illegal immigrants with Kenyan identification documents. The officials,… Read more ›
Kenyan Police say there is no evidence linking Samantha Lewthwaite to the 21st September attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi. There had been speculations that the British born Muslim-convert, who is currently wanted by Interpol and Kenyan authorities, was… Read more ›
Appeal Judges at the International Criminal Court say Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto must physically attend most of his trial at the Hague and may be excused only under “exceptional circumstances.” ICC President Sang Hyun-Song reiterated that “The absence of… Read more ›
The Ethiopian government has placed a temporary ban on its citizens from travelling overseas in search of employment. This ban comes as hundreds of Ethiopian migrants continue to lose their lives as they try to illegally get into Arab, Asian… Read more ›
A senior criminal investigation officer has confirmed that two journalists and the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Digital’s Kenyan Television Network (KTN) have been summoned by the Kenyan Police to answer questions over a report aired on the network about… Read more ›
Ethiopia has entered into a deal worth $4 Billion with American-Icelandic Company, Reykjavik Geothermal, for the development of a 1000-megawatt geothermal farm. The project, which is set to become Africa’s largest Geothermal power plant, will be located 200 kilometres south… Read more ›
Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s request to include two more names to the list of witnesses in the case against President Kenyatta. This comes after witness P-426 chose to withdraw from the trial. The… Read more ›
Kenyan Vice President William Ruto has admitted that soldiers from the Kenyan Defence Force may have unlawfully helped themselves to items at the Westgate mall during the operation to free hostages last month. In the interview on CNN, he described… Read more ›
The East African Community (EAC) is expected to soon introduce a cross-border visa which will allow travellers visit several countries in the region famed for its wildlife, on a single visa. This comes after Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda decided to fast track… Read more ›
A Somali artefact and cultural museum opened on Saturday in Minneapolis at an event attended by many Somalis and non-Somalis. The museum, which showcases Somali art, culture and way of life, is the first of its kind in North America.… Read more ›
New York based Human Rights Watch says Ethiopian police and other security officers subject inmates at a central prison in Addis Ababa to several forms of human rights abuses. In a 70 page report entitled, “They want a Confession’: Torture… Read more ›
Many patriotic Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday to celebrate Mashujaa day and honor heroes and heroines who fought for the nation’s independence. President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the celebrations, marking his first Mashujaa Day… Read more ›
Following the controversial football game between Ethiopia and Nigeria last Sunday, the Nigerian team has officially filed a complaint against Ethiopian fans for physically attacking their team bus and injuring one of their midfield players, Nosa Igiebor. The incident was… Read more ›
Ethiopia has launched the initial phase of its space exploration program which includes East Africa’s largest observatory. The $3.4 million observatory located 3200m above sea level in the outskirts of Addis Ababa is expected to begin operating in a few… Read more ›
Forensic investigators at the Westgate mall, on Thursday, retrieved two charred bodies, a human skull and several other body parts believed to belong to the terrorists who attacked the mall last month. The chairman of the Westgate attack investigation committee,… Read more ›
A Somali-Norwegian man has been identified as a suspect in the Westgate Mall attack which left 67 people dead. 23 year old Hassan Abdi Dhuluhow is reported to have spent the early years of his life in Somalia before moving… Read more ›
The Ugandan government has beefed up security in the country after the U.S. embassy in Kampala warned of a possible Westgate-like terrorist attack in the nation’s capital. According to BBC’s reporter in Kampala, Patience Atuhaire, those entering the Nakumatt Oasis… Read more ›
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, says his country will launch a debut Eurobond as soon as it secures a credit rating. Speaking during an interview with Reuters on Thursday, the Prime Minister said the external bond would help solve the… Read more ›
Belgian authorities confirm that they have Mohamed Adbi Hassan (alias ‘Afweyne’), an ex-pirate leader of Somali origin, in custody. Afweyne was arrested on Saturday along with an associate of his, Mohamed Aden, at a Brussels airport on arrival from Nairobi.… Read more ›
The Ethiopian Information Ministry has confirmed that two Somali nationals were killed in a bomb blast at their home in Addis Ababa yesterday. They were reportedly in the process of manufacturing the bomb before it exploded. The two men of… Read more ›
African leaders at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa have called for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) trial of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta to be delayed. Failing this, the continent’s leading body decided it is acceptable for President Kenyatta… Read more ›
The African Union special summit opened in Addis Ababa today with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister directing a tirade against the International Criminal Court. According to Minister Tedros Adhanom, the court’s handling of African cases leaves much to be desired. He… Read more ›
The Kenyan government has expressed its wish to see the Westgate Mall reopened after last month’s devastating attack. The upscale mall in Nairobi frequented by visitors was attacked by terrorists last month and about 67 people were killed in the… Read more ›
Kenyan customs officials in the port city of Mombasa have seized 1,600 pieces of illegal ivory on their way to Turkey. The illegal ivory stash weighing almost five tonnes and estimated to worth 97 million shillings ($1.14 million) were found… Read more ›
Juneidin Basha has been named the new President of the Ethiopian Football Association. Mr Basha replaces Salihu Gebrewold, who had held the position for about 3 years. He assumes this office after claiming over 50% of the result at the… Read more ›
Kenyan Journalist, William Barasa has challenged the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant for his arrest. According to him, this aspect of the International Crimes Act contravenes the Kenyan constitution. On Wednesday, Barasa failed to get a court to rule against… Read more ›
Ethiopians are optimistic of victory ahead of their 2014 World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. On October 13th, Ethiopia will host the reigning African champions, Nigeria, with a crucial return leg scheduled for November 16th in Calabar.… Read more ›
A light aircraft crashed at the Nairobi National Park on Wednesday, 9th October, killing two people. The aircraft which had taken off from the Wilson Airport went down after a short while, an instructor and trainee pilot were the only… Read more ›
The attack by U.S. special forces on terrorist targets in north Africa over the weekend raises many questions about the U.S’s military jurisdiction and the security services of these nations. On Saturday, U.S. Navy SEALS, U.S. Army delta force and… Read more ›
Kenyan officials says a local court will make the final decision on whether or not to enforce the ICC’s arrest warrant for journalist Walter Barasa. Yesterday, Kenya’s Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku officially acknowledged receiving the ICC’s warrant. According to… Read more ›
Ethiopia’s parliament today selected Dr Mulatu Teshome Wirtu, Ethiopia’s ambassador to Turkey, as the country’s new president. Dr Wirtu took the oath of office at a televised ceremony on Monday morning. He replaces Girma Woldegiorgis, who has served two 6-year… Read more ›
President Paul Kagame has rebuked the U.S. State Department’s decision to sanction his country over its alleged association with the M23 rebel group. President Kagame said the decision fits into the plan of exiled Hutu rebels in the Democratic Republic… Read more ›
An attack on the convoy of a Muslim cleric on Thursday sparked protests in Nairobi today. So far, one church has been set on fire and at least one protester badly injured as security officers try to control the situation.… Read more ›
Several officials from the Kenyan military convened on Thursday to discuss allegations that soldiers looted shops during the attempt to rescue hostages at the Westgate mall last month. The meeting, which was attended by many important Kenyan security officials was… Read more ›
The International Criminal Court, on Wednesday, issued an arrest warrant for Kenyan journalist and activist Walter Osapiri Barasa for attempting to influence the ongoing case against Vice President William Ruto. Barasa, who worked with the ICC in its investigations in… Read more ›
Ethiopian foreign minister Dr Tedros Adhanom held talks with his ministerial colleague from Egypt during the 68th General Assembly in New York. Dr. Tedros met his Egyptian counterpart, Nabil Fahmi, last Thursday, and the two discussed various issues of mutual… Read more ›
After more than a week of protests, the leader of one of Sudan’s main opposition parties, Hassan Al-Turabi, has called on President Al-Bashir to heed the people’s call and peacefully step down. Speaking in a phone interview on Wednesday with… Read more ›
The President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to end the acid attacks which has plagued Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania in the past few months. Speaking to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, he said he… Read more ›
The University of Nairobi today signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Kenya Universities Staff Union. The deal which only fractionally increases the allowance of University staff covers accommodation, transportation and medical allowances. It also includes allowance for the relatives… Read more ›
The Chief Registrar of the Kenyan Judiciary, Gladys Boss Shollei has demanded a public audit of her office as well as the Judicial Service Commission set up to investigate charges of embezzlement and insubordination levelled against her. In a letter… Read more ›
Ugandan authorities have officially announced the death of yet another member of parliament less than a month after recording the death of Buhweju MP, Joy Kariisa. The MP for Bukanga in the Isingiro distirct of Uganda, Gregory Matovu, was pronounced… Read more ›