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Death toll rises to 22 a day after Kenyan protesters stormed parliament
Kenyans faced the lingering smell of tear gas and military in the streets Wednesday, June 26, a day after protesters stormed parliament over a tax plan that would increase the cost of living an act of defiance that President William Ruto called an “existential” threat.
Julian Assange: Whistle blower who exposed US war crimes finally free
Julian Assange drew global attention in 2010 for publishing classified war logs and diplomatic cables detailing U.S. army atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his Wikileaks platform, Assange teamed up with prominent news outlets to publish the sensitive material, drawing US ire
WATCH: First moments of freedom for Julian Asange
Video shows Wikileaks founder leaving court in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, and landing in Canberra, Australia, where he is greeted by his wife, Stella.
Kenyan lawmakers approve army deployment amid ongoing protests
The vote on Wednesday took place as protesters vowed to continue demonstrations, with plans to take to the street again on Thursday.
Kenyan demonstrators vow to continue protests against controversial tax hikes
Protesters say they will be back on the streets on Thursday to express their anger against the tax hikes they say will raise the cost of living.
Niger considers routing oil through Chad after Benin dispute
The Chinese-built pipeline which runs from Niger's Agadem oil fields to Benin's port of Seme began transporting crude in May. But Cotonou soon blocked it citing Niamey's refusal to open its border to trade
21 Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush by ‘terrorist group,’ ruling junta says
The statement Tuesday evening did not specify which group was behind the attack. Niger is struggling with a deadly security crisis involving several armed groups.
ICC convicts al-Qaida-linked leader of atrocities in Mali
Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud was accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by insurgents on the historic desert city in northern Mali in 2012.
South Africa: MK Party MPs end boycott and take oath
The MK is expected to ally with Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), totaling 100 seats. This is small compared to the government coalition forming,
Kenya’s finance bill: this is what led to the protest
Part of parliament burned as protesters rushed in and lawmakers fled. Bodies lay in the streets, and medical workers and watchdogs said police had opened fire.