Eastern Africa Archives - Page 29 of 50

ISIS-Linked Attack on DRC Church Kills 40, Triggers Massive Displacement in Ituri

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a brutal overnight attack on a Catholic church in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that left at least 40 people dead…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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Nigeria Wins Record 10th WAFCON Title

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat was filled with electric energy as over 45,000 fans packed the stands to witness the final showdown of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup…

Africa News Now July 28, 2025

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AU Extends Reparations Theme to 2036, Ghana Tapped to Lead Under Mahama’s Stewardship

The African Union (AU) has adopted a landmark resolution extending its focus on reparations for slavery and colonialism by ten more years—from 2026 to 2036. This significant decision was made…

Africa News Now July 14, 2025

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Kenya Abolishes Visa Requirements for Most African and Caribbean Nations to Boost Travel and Tourism

Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for travelers from all African countries—except Somalia and Libya—and most Caribbean nations, as part of a major policy shift to encourage tourism, trade, and…

Africa News Now July 14, 2025

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Chebbak’s Hat-Trick Powers Morocco Past DR Congo at 2024 WAFCON

Morocco’s women’s national team delivered a commanding 4–2 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in their second Group A match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Ruto Condemns Kenya Protests, Orders Crackdown Amid Rising Death Toll

Kenyan President William Ruto has spoken out for the first time since nationwide protests escalated into deadly violence, warning that his administration will not tolerate “anarchy disguised as peaceful demonstrations.”…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Kenya Braces for Mass Protests as Police Seal Off Nairobi Ahead of Saba Saba Rally

Kenyan police sealed off major roads in and out of Nairobi’s central business district on Monday, deploying heavy security ahead of mass antigovernmental protests expected on the symbolic Saba Saba…

Africa News Now July 7, 2025

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Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Bows Out Ahead of 2025 Elections Amid Political Reshuffle

Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has announced he will not contest his parliamentary seat in the upcoming October 2025 general elections, effectively ruling out a return as prime minister. The…

Africa News Now July 4, 2025

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Ethiopia Completes Grand Renaissance Dam, Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Project

Ethiopia has officially completed construction of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure and…

Africa News Now July 3, 2025

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DR Congo Army Shoots Down Unauthorized Aircraft Near Conflict Zone Amid Ceasefire Tensions

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed that its military shot down an aircraft over the conflict-prone Minembwe district, near the country’s southeastern borders with Rwanda and…

Africa News Now July 2, 2025

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Akufo-Addo Urges African Nations to Invest 30% of Reserves in AfDB, Afreximbank

Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on African governments to channel at least 30% of their sovereign reserves into African-owned financial institutions such as the African Export-Import…

Africa News Now June 30, 2025