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William Ruto’s first year: He promised to make life easier for Kenyans, but things got worse

It’s more than a year since President William Ruto was sworn into office as Kenya’s fifth president. He assumed power at a time when Kenya was beset by rising food and fuel…

About 300,000 Tanzanians were killed by Germany during the Maji-Maji uprising – It was genocide and should be called that

Political actors in Tanzania have in recent years demanded compensation from Germany for colonial atrocities committed in the early 20th century. In early 2017, the National Assembly of Tanzania stopped short of…

COP28 Should Prioritize Agroecology for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security in Africa

Written by Polycap Kalokwera The global battle against climate change has made remarkable strides over the last three decades, marked by an enhanced understanding of climate science and the development of effective…

Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya – demand for meat brings parasite to new areas

Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite that affects 1 million people worldwide. The parasite can grow slowly in people for years to form thick-walled cysts in vital organs,…

Congolese Rebels Stage Deadly Ambush In Uganda

A rebel group based in Congo and allied to Islamic State killed at least one man and injured another when it ambushed a truck in western Uganda overnight, the army said on…

AU peacekeepers are leaving Somalia: what needs to happen to keep the peace

The phased withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) began earlier this year and is scheduled to end in December 2024. The withdrawal of African Union (AU) peacekeepers poses…