Eastern Africa Archives - Page 19 of 46

Somali Forces Kill Al-Shabab Attackers on Mogadishu’s High-Security Prison

Somali security forces have repelled a major al-Shabab assault on Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow prison, killing seven militants after a six-hour siege on Saturday night near the presidential palace. According to…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025

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Kenyan Activists Missing in Uganda After Alleged Abduction at Bobi Wine Rally

Two Kenyan human rights activists have disappeared in Uganda after reportedly being abducted by armed men while attending a campaign event for opposition leader Bobi Wine. The missing activists, identified…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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At Least 30 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Ethiopia Church Tragedy

At least 30 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after scaffolding collapsed during a religious gathering at the Arerti Mariam Church in Ethiopia’s central Minjar Sheknora district,…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Gen Z Led Madagascar Protesters Calls for President’s Resignation

Tensions in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, flared again on Wednesday as security forces tightened their grip on the city to block a wave of anti-government protests. Police sealed off the city…

Africa News Now October 2, 2025

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Africa Adopts Water Policy Vision 2063 to Tackle Scarcity and Boost Development

Africa has formally adopted the African Water Policy Vision 2063, a landmark framework aimed at reshaping how the continent manages its most critical resource. The blueprint, endorsed during the 14th…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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Madagascar’s Rajoelina Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests Over Blackouts

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday after days of escalating, youth-led protests over crippling water and electricity shortages unrest that the United Nations says has already left…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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Uganda’s 2026 Election Campaign Begins as Museveni Faces Bobi Wine

Uganda’s presidential campaign officially began on Monday, setting the stage for a heated contest between President Yoweri Museveni and opposition leader Bobi Wine in what is widely seen as a…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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South Sudan Court Clears Way for Riek Machar Trial Amid Fears of Renewed Conflict

A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it has the authority to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused on charges of murder, treason, and crimes against…

Africa News Now September 30, 2025

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Kenya Busts Human Trafficking Ring Recruiting Citizens to Fight in Ukraine

Kenyan authorities have rescued 22 people from a suspected human trafficking network that lured victims with fake job offers in Russia but allegedly intended to send them to fight in…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Seychelles Heads to Presidential Election Runoff

Seychelles will head to a runoff presidential election after no candidate secured an outright majority in the weekend vote, the electoral commission announced Sunday. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie of the…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Power Outages Spark Deadly Unrest in Madagascar Despite Minister’s Dismissal

Madagascar is grappling with growing unrest as citizens press ahead with protests over crippling power and water shortages, even after President Andry Rajoelina dismissed his energy minister Olivier Jean Gustave…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025