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Rwanda suspends Kenyan drug due to safety concerns
The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA) has directed importers to return all batches of 200mg Fluconazole tablets manufactured by the Kenyan company Universal Corporation.
South Africa’s ex-leader Thabo Mbeki alive – foundation
The announcement comes in response to widespread misinformation circulating on social media, falsely claiming the demise of the prominent leader.
Gaza City in ruins after becoming battleground during Israeli offensive
The vast majority of buildings near the central Palestine Square neighbourhood have been either significantly damaged or completely levelled, with debris scattered in the streets.
Kenya: uproar after president brands courts “corrupt”
Kenya's president William Ruto has come under heavy criticism following comments he made on the country's judiciary.
Nigeria to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown
Nigeria has announced an expansion of its suspension of degrees accreditation, encompassing additional countries such as Kenya and Uganda.
Ugandan LGBTQ rights activist stabbed in ‘hate crime’
Prominent LGBTQ rights activist Steven Kabuye was attacked and severely injured by unknown assailants in Uganda while heading to work on Wednesday morning, according to his organization.
Security Council urges de-escalation in Red Sea
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss heightened tensions in the Red Sea following a series of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Former Sierra Leone president charged with treason amid post-election tensions
Twelve others, including a member of Koroma's security detail, were also charged with treason in connection with the coup attempt.
USA: Nadia Mohamed, first Somali woman elected mayor in Minnesota
Nadia Mohamed was elected mayor of St. Louis Park, making her the city's first Black mayor in 170 years, the first Somali American mayor in Minnesota, and the second known Somali mayor in U.S. history.
Pics of the day: January 3, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day.