Eastern Africa Archives - Page 35 of 50

Amnesty Report Exposes Abuse of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia

A new report by Amnesty International has revealed widespread abuse of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, with over 70 women detailing exploitation, deception, and forced labor under inhumane conditions.…

Africa News Now May 14, 2025

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Kenya and Dominican Republic Sign Pact to Support Police in Haiti

Kenya and the Dominican Republic signed an agreement on Monday to enhance emergency support for Kenyan police deployed in Haiti as part of a UN-backed multinational security mission. The pact,…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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African Union Mobilizes $400M for Peace Efforts, Eyes Financial Independence

The African Union (AU) has raised $400 million to fund peace operations across the continent, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf announced Monday in Addis Ababa. The funds, channeled through…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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Finland’s President Stubb Makes Historic Kenya Visit, Signs Deals on Peace, Trade, and Cooperation

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is on a historic three-day state visit to Kenya, marking the first official visit by a Finnish head of state to the East African nation since…

Africa News Now May 13, 2025

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President Ouattara Hosts Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Championing Public-Private Collaboration

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara inaugurated the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, bringing together over 2,000 leaders from across the continent to discuss strategies for economic transformation…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Kenya Jails Four for Attempted Smuggling of Thousands of Rare Queen Ants Amid Growing Wildlife Trafficking Trend

A Kenyan court has sentenced four individuals—including two Belgian teenagers—to one year in prison or a fine of $7,700 each after they were caught attempting to smuggle thousands of rare…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025

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Rwanda Confirms Early Talks with U.S. on Receiving Deported Migrants Amid Global Scrutiny

Rwanda has confirmed it is in preliminary talks with the Trump administration over a potential agreement to receive immigrants deported from the United States, as Washington ramps up efforts to…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Bobi Wine’s Bodyguard Charged Amid Allegations of Torture and Political Repression in Uganda

Edward Sebuufu, widely known as Eddie Mutwe and longtime bodyguard of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, has been charged with aggravated and simple robbery, days after his forcible disappearance and…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Ugandan UN Judge Jailed in UK for Enslaving Woman Under False Diplomatic Visa

A Ugandan High Court judge and United Nations judicial officer, Lydia Mugambe, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison by a UK court for modern slavery…

Africa News Now May 5, 2025

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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Focused on Reforms Yet Undecided on 2026 Re-Election Bid

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said he has not yet decided whether he will seek re-election in 2026, stressing that his immediate priorities are national security, economic growth, and…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Meta Faces New Lawsuit as Ghanaian Content Moderators Allege Psychological Harm

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit filed by content moderators in Ghana who allege they suffered severe psychological trauma from reviewing harmful and graphic online content.…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025