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Kenya's government approved a new plan to fight drug and alcohol problems across the country. President William Ruto led the Cabinet meeting at State House where officials made this decision. The policy creates stronger rules for how companies can advertise and sell alcoholic drinks. Officials...

A Kenyan lawmaker rejected foreign criticism about domestic protest policies. Nelson Koech chairs the National Assembly defense committee and spoke against diplomatic interference. Twelve countries had issued warnings about upcoming demonstrations marking protest anniversaries. The foreign...

Kenya's Media Council asked reporters to cover protest anniversary events with care and responsibility. The organization released guidance on June 24 for journalists planning to report on the June 25 demonstrations. David Omwoyo Omwoyo signed the statement as the council's top official and...

Kenyan police officials issued warnings about Wednesday demonstrations and restricted areas. Inspector General Douglas Kanja told citizens they can protest only in public spaces. Officers will stop any groups that break the peace during the planned events. The Protected Areas Act bans...

A Kenyan lawmaker sparked controversy during Monday's parliament session after making bold claims about his peaceful nature. William Kamket from Tiaty tried to call himself the Prince of Peace before Speaker Moses Wetang'ula stopped him. The Speaker forced Kamket to change his words to...

Researchers studied what happens when refugee camps lose funding. They watched Kakuma camp in Kenya during a major aid reduction. The camp houses more than 300,000 people from South Sudan, Somalia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Aid groups cut assistance amounts during 2023. The reduction...

Kenya's legal professionals have issued strong warnings about potential violence during upcoming demonstrations. The Law Society of Kenya expressed alarm over reports that political figures may arm young people to attack peaceful protesters. Faith Odhiambo leads the organization and spoke...

Russian pilots and technicians operate Zimbabwe's air ambulance helicopters because the country lacks trained workers. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora explained this situation to lawmakers during a recent parliament session. The government purchased 32 Russian helicopters in May 2023 at $10...

Iran fired missiles at a United States military base located inside Qatar on Monday. The attack served as payback for American bombing raids against Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. Iranian forces launched 19 missiles at Al Udeid Air Base according to Qatari military officials. Qatar...

A car crash killed six people Sunday evening on a major highway near Mutare. The deadly accident happened when a Honda Fit driver tried to pass a slow tractor on the Harare-Mutare road. The small car crashed head-on with a large Sino Howo truck traveling toward them. All passengers inside the...

Colombian forces rescued 57 soldiers from mountain captivity during a bloodless military operation. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the successful mission called Operation Justice freed all troops without firing weapons. Local residents had held the soldiers prisoner since Saturday in...

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja backed peaceful demonstrations planned for Wednesday. The protests will remember people who died during last year's rallies. Sakaja spoke from Paris where he attended a climate meeting with world leaders. He told protesters and police to respect laws and maintain...

Kenya signed a major healthcare agreement with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Tuesday. Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga and Pfizer Global President Nick Lagunowich finalized the deal at a ceremony held at the capital city of Nairobi. The partnership falls under Pfizer's Accord for a Healthier...

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga backed citizens' protest rights Tuesday but demanded peaceful demonstrations. The politician addressed youth groups planning nationwide marches for Wednesday. Odinga spoke from Mombasa about constitutional freedoms and legal boundaries. He warned...

Haiti struggles with its worst crisis ever. Armed gangs control most of the capital city Port-au-Prince and large parts of the country. More than one million people have fled their homes since fighting began. Half the population cannot find enough food to eat. The United Nations warns the nation...

Israel said Iran fired missiles after both countries agreed to stop fighting. The missiles came hours after Israeli leaders accepted a peace deal proposed by President Donald Trump. Israeli air defense systems shot down the Iranian missiles near Haifa. No one was hurt and no buildings were...

South Africa's drama series Shaka iLembe has become a major television success. The show attracts viewers across the country with its high production values. Strong storytelling and cultural themes make each episode popular. The series demonstrates that local productions can reach international...

Highlanders Football Club dismissed head coach Kelvin Kaindu effective immediately. The decision ended his second period leading the team. Club officials shared the news through their Facebook page. The announcement confirmed the separation between Kaindu and the organization. This marked...

A false statement about Rwandan President Paul Kagame spread across social media platforms. The fake document claimed Kagame faced a serious health emergency and needed intensive medical treatment. Rwanda's Defense Force denied the statement was real. The fake news caused worry among people...

Junior police officers across Zimbabwe accuse their supervisors of stealing food meant for all staff members. The officers demand action from Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba to stop the theft. Government officials restarted police station cafeterias earlier this year to feed officers proper...