UN denounces Bangladesh pre-election violence
Geneva — The United Nations on Friday called on Bangladeshi police to refrain from excessive use of force amid... Read more
4 Aug
Ruto says he will ‘not negotiate’ Kenya’s security with opposition
Nairobi – Kenyan President William Ruto said on Sunday he would “not negotiate about the safety of our country”... Read more
31 Jul
Kenya’s govt, opposition agree to talks after protests
Nairobi – Kenya’s government and opposition announced on Saturday they had agreed to form a joint committee “to resolve... Read more
30 Jul
Kenyans hope for end to demos as Ruto offers to meet opposition
Nairobi – Weary Kenyans on Wednesday voiced cautious optimism for an end to political unrest after President William Ruto... Read more
26 Jul
Kenya’s Odinga condemns ‘unprecedented police brutality’ at protests
Nairobi – Veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday hit out against “unprecedented police brutality” during protests he... Read more
25 Jul
Anti-LGBTQ protest in Botswana draws hundreds
Gaborone — Hundreds of people took to the streets in Botswana’s capital of Gaborone on Saturday to protest against... Read more
23 Jul
Thousands rally in anti-LGBTQ protest in Malawi
Lilongwe – About 5,000 demonstrators on Thursday staged an anti-LGBTQ protest in Lilongwe, the capital of the conservative southern... Read more
14 Jul
African Union urges calm after violent Kenya protests
Nairobi – African Union Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday voiced “deep concern” after anti-government protests in Kenya... Read more
28 Mar
Kenya’s top cop bans new opposition protests
Nairobi – Kenya’s police chief announced on Sunday a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests... Read more
26 Mar
EFF shutdown: ‘Some businesses closed down due to fear of violence’ – Magwenya
Pretoria – The Economic Freedom Figjhters (EFF) held rallies under tight security on Monday in a bid to force... Read more
21 Mar
