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Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warning
Protesters react next to a burning barricade during a mass rally called by the opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of living, in Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
AP / Samson Otieno
2023-03-30, Jamaica Observer
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga has led thousands of protesters in a third round of anti-government demonstrations on Thursday as the...
Opposition turns heat on Kenya government with demonstrations focused on Nairobi
Protesters burn tires and block roads during a mass rally called by the opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of living, in Nairobi, Monday, March 27, 2023
AP / Patrick Ngugi
2023-03-29, News24
The main opposition in Kenya will shift its demonstrations to the capital city Nairobi in a bid to turn the heat on the government. ......
US: War crimes on all sides in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers an address at the NPT Review Conference at the United Nations in New York City, New York, on August 1, 2022.
Public Domain / Ron Przysucha
2023-03-20, North Shore News
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday that it has determined all sides in the brutal conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region committed war...
PSX among worst performers globally2023-04-01
Dawn: KARACHI: The benchmark index of the PakistanStock Exchange (PSX) yielded a dollar-based negative return of 21 per cent in the January-March quarter, making the national bourse the worst performer globally. Topline Securities said on Friday the poor...
China's global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa2023-03-31
The Philadelphia Tribune: LUSAKA, Zambia — When Vice PresidentKamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her weeklong trip across Africa, she touched down at an airport that's doubled in size and features glittering new terminals. Rather than a symbol of promising...
Protests in Kenya to Unseat President Led by Prime Minister2023-03-31
The Epoch Times: NAIROBI, Kenya—Kenyans have witnessed another wave of demonstrations across the country that have resulted in property...
CPJ calls for Kenyan authorities to ensure journalists can cover protests safely2023-03-31
CPJ: Nairobi, March 31, 2023 – In response to journalists being harassed, attacked, and arrested while covering mass anti-government protests in Kenya since March 20, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement...
Journalists Attacked as Anti-Government Protests Continue in Kenya2023-03-31
Voa News: More than 20 journalists have been attacked during two weeks of anti-government protests in Kenya. According to the Kenya MediaCouncil, the attacks have increased since the protest began last week, and camerapersons and photographers have become targets of...
Moderna to set up $500M mRNA vaccine facility in Kenya2023-03-31
The Manila Times: Nairobi, Kenya: US biotech company Moderna has finalized an agreement to set up a $500 million mRNA vaccine facility in Nairobi, Kenyan PresidentWilliam Ruto said Thursday (Friday in Manila). "This will be the...
Harris visits site of grandfather’s old home in Zambia2023-03-31
The Associated Press: LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — When Vice PresidentKamala Harris arrived in Zambia on Friday for the final stop of her weeklong trip across Africa, she touched down at an airport that’s doubled in size and features glittering new terminals. Rather than a symbol of...
Thai Garden to be revamped |31 March 20232023-03-31
Nation: The Seychelles Parks and GardensAuthority (SPGA) has received $2887.67 from the Kingdom of Thailand which will be used to embellish the ThaiGarden in the National Botanical Garden at Mont Fleuri. The money was handed over by the ambassador of Thailand to...
Kenya dispatch: mass protests prompt concerns over police brutality and pending restrictions on demonstrations2023-03-31
Jurist: Aynsley Genga is a JURIST Staff Correspondent in Kenya. Anti-government demonstrations were held across Kenya both Monday and Thursday this week after a call by Azimio opposition party leader Raila Odinga. These have been just about all that everyone has been...
Kenya's annual inflation holds steady at 9.2% in March2023-03-31
Reuters: NAIROBI, March 31 (Reuters) - Kenya's annual inflation rate in March was unchanged from the previous month at 9.2%, the statistics office said on Friday. On a monthly basis, inflation stood at 0.8% compared with...
Unspoken Rules for Future Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)2023-03-31
APO: Africa.com (https://www.Africa.com) is delivering free training for women early in their corporate careers. While the training is focused on women, men who would like to attend are welcome. The 90-minute virtual workshop will take place on Wednesday 5 April,...
Global Forecast-Asia2023-03-31
The Lawton Constitution: GlobalForecast - Asia as of 13:30 GMT Friday, March 31, 2023 Minimum and maximum temperatures in Celsius, precipitation in centimeters and weather conditions as recorded for the previous day (Mar 30 except Asia and Australia where data is for Mar 31) and...
Kenya: Police fire tear gas against protesters in Nairobi during third wave of anti-govt rallies2023-03-31
Ruptly: Clashes erupted between protesters and police in Nairobi on Thursday during the third wave of Kenya's anti-government demonstrations,...
Feature: Kenya's agritech startup injecting vitality into retail food market2023-03-31
Xinhua: NAIROBI, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Onesmus Kasee runs a busy grocery shop in South C, a sprawling middle-class suburb in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. His morning to mid-day task is dominated by sourcing the stock for the day --making early morning trips to...