Rwanda prepares to vote in poll expected to be swept by Kagame/in /by
Paul Kagame, who is running virtually unopposed after three decades in power in the east African nation, appears set to extend his long presidency in Monday's vote
Donald Trump injured after attempted assassination at campaign rally/in /by
One attendee was killed and two spectators were critically injured, authorities said. All were identified as men. The Secret Service said it killed the suspected shooter
$35 million investment to boost food security in East Africa/in /by
This investment is expected to have a substantial impact on both Kenya and Uganda by improving access to the raw milk market for smallholder farmers. Pearl Dairy Farms' robust Dairy Development Program, supported by IFC, will benefit over 15,000 local farmers by providing training on best practices
Spain sharpen claws for Euro 2024 glory against England/in /by
Both teams had topped their groups, Spain the only side to win all three games as they claimed first place in Group B thanks to victories against Croatia (3-0), Italy and Albania (both 1-0). England were first in Group C despite winning only one game, against Serbia on Matchday 1 (1-0)
Hamas still insisting on written guarantees in ongoing cease-fire talks/in /by
Ahmed Abdul-Hadi, the head of Hamas’ political office in Lebanon, said Hamas has been “flexible” on some points but continues to insist that “negotiations must continue to achieve a permanent ceasefire"
Messi’s Argentina and James-led Colombia set for Copa America final showdown/in /by
Argentina secured their place in the final with a 2-0 victory over Canada on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Julián Álvarez and Messi. The Albiceleste have now won 10 consecutive matches and are aiming for a record 16th Copa America title
UN extends BINUH mandate as international efforts intensify to stabilize Haiti/in /by
In recent weeks, 400 Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti to lead a UN-backed multinational force. These officers aim to collaborate closely with Haitian authorities, as well as local and international partners, to support Haiti's reconstruction efforts.
School collapse in Nigeria kills 22 students, rescue efforts ongoing/in /by
The state government attributed the collapse to the school's weak structure and its precarious location near a riverbank. In response, authorities urged other schools with similar structural issues to close down to prevent further tragedies.
Kenya: Several bodies retrieved from an abandoned quarry as police chief resigns/in /by
Kenya’s police chief Japhet Koome has resigned on the same day five bodies wrapped in sacks were found in a quarry near an informal settlement and after weeks of deadly protests in which more than 30 people were killed.
President Kagame seeks more votes as campaigns near end/in /by
Rwandan president Paul Kagame was met by crowds of admiring supporters at a rally on Friday in Gasabo, some twelve kilometers away from Kigali city center, as he campaigned to win a fourth term as president.