World 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
Countries 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
Countries 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
Countries 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
Countries 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
Botswana 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
Countries 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
Countries 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
Countries 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
Countries 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