Eastern Africa Archives - Page 28 of 46

Kenyan Muslims Mark Eid al-Adha with Solidarity for Gaza Amid War and Shortages

Muslims worldwide gathered on Friday to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival of sacrifice, which honors the Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God. The day is traditionally observed with communal prayers,…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025

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Somalis Decry U.S. Travel Ban as African Nations Demand Dialogue

Somalis living in Kenya have voiced frustration over a new U.S. travel policy that restricts entry for nationals from Somalia and six other African countries. The travel ban, set to…

Africa News Now June 6, 2025

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Chad Suspends Visas for U.S. Citizens in Response to Expanded U.S. Travel Ban

Chad has announced an immediate suspension of all visas for U.S. citizens, citing reciprocity after the country was included in a new travel ban issued by U.S. President Donald Trump.…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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World Bank Lifts Loan Ban on Uganda Despite Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law

The World Bank has officially resumed lending to Uganda, ending a nearly two-year suspension prompted by the country’s enactment of one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws in 2023. The…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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African Unions Demand ILO Inquiry into Saudi Arabia over Migrant Worker Abuses Ahead of 2034 World Cup

A coalition of African trade unions representing 36 countries—including Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal—has formally requested that the International Labour Organization (ILO) launch a Commission of Inquiry, its most serious investigative…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Trump Travel Ban Hits Africa Hardest as 10 African Countries are Affected

The African continent is the hardest hit by the latest U.S. travel ban ordered by President Donald Trump, with seven of the 12 countries barred from entry being African. The…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornographic Content as Crackdown on Digital Freedoms Deepens Ahead of Elections

Tanzania has confirmed it is restricting access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), citing the platform’s tolerance of pornographic content, including same-sex material, which the government says violates…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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Burundi Holds Pivotal Legislative and Local Elections Amid Human Rights Concerns

Burundi is holding legislative and local elections today Thursday, June 5, 2025; marking the first such polls since President Évariste Ndayishimiye took office in 2020. Voters will elect lawmakers to…

Africa News Now June 5, 2025

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MK Party Sacks Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu Over Visit to Controversial Pastor Bushiri

South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has dismissed its secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, just six months after his appointment, following an unsanctioned visit to controversial Malawian preacher Shepherd Bushiri during Easter.…

Africa News Now June 4, 2025

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Ugandan Forces Kill Two Suspected Terrorists Near Martyrs Day Shrine in Kampala

Ugandan security forces shot and killed two suspected terrorists, including a female suicide bomber, near the Munyonyo Martyrs' Shrine in Kampala on June 3, during the country’s annual Martyrs Day…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Alleges Sexual Torture in Tanzanian Detention, Calls for International Probe

Kenyan activist and photojournalist Boniface Mwangi has made harrowing allegations of sexual torture during a recent detention in Tanzania, sparking regional and international outcry. Speaking at a press conference in…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025