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Kenya: protests rock Kakuma refugee camp amid US humanitarian aid cuts
Police have opened fire and at least four people have been injured by live bullets in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya on Monday. The protests erupted over food and water shortages, which exacerbated tensions in the camp.
Kenyan court detains suspects in British man’s murder case
Kenya’s government pathologist Johansen Oduor last week told local media that the autopsy on Scott’s body was inconclusive and that further toxicology tests were being conducted.
Cobra Gold 2024: Multinational forces unite in military drills
Thai and South Korean marines, backed by US aircraft, stormed a Thai beach in the annual Cobra Gold military exercise.
Gabon’s military leader announces he will run for president
Almost two years after he led a coup to end more than five decades of Bongo dynasty rule, Gabon’s military leader Brice Oligui Nguema has announced he will run in April’s presidential elections.
Middle East: Gaza residents try to mark Ramadan amid shortages
As muslims across the world celebrate Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza continue to face dire humanîtarian conditions, with basic supplies growing ever thinner on the ground. Despite the tough living conditions, many are doing what they can to mark Ramadan.
Libya to hold first oil exploration bidding round in 17 years
As Africa’s second-largest oil producer, the country is a significant player in the global oil market.
Rare painting by British street artist Banksy goes on auction in London
'Crude Oil (Vettriano)' reinterprets Scottish artist Jack Vetrianno's 'The Singing Butler'.
South Africa: United Nations’ WFP closes office in Southern Africa due to funding
The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations, which relies heavily on funding from the United States, announced on Monday that it will be shutting down its southern African office due to financial limitations.
Breaking stigma, building hope: Gloria Nawanyaga’s fight for inclusion and empowerment
At just 11 years old, Gloria’s life took a turn that could have silenced her. She discovered she was HIV positive...
Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in new trial over FIFA fraud case
The pair were acquitted by a lower court in 2022 in a trial over payments to Platini, authorised by Blatter, of over $2 million.