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Kenya’s women leaders look to president Ruto to keep his promises

Kenyan President William Ruto, who was sworn into office on Tuesday, is taking power at a time when the country…

4 years ago

Africa losing up to 15% of GDP growth to climate change, says African Development Bank

Africa is losing 5% to 15% of its per capita economic growth due the effects of climate change and is…

4 years ago

‘Hustler’ Ruto becomes Kenya’s fifth president

William Ruto was sworn in as Kenya's fifth president on Tuesday, a week after the Supreme Court rejected a challenge…

4 years ago

Analysis: Why are Armenia and Azerbaijan fighting again, and why does it matter?

 Several dozen Armenian soldiers and an undisclosed number of Azeris were killed on Tuesday in the deadliest fighting between Azerbaijan…

4 years ago

Queen’s final trip is most tracked flight in history

Just over 5 million people viewed Queen Elizabeth's final flight on Tuesday, as the journey carrying the late monarch's body…

4 years ago

William Samoei Ruto takes oath of office as Kenya’s fifth Head of State

Chief Registrar of Judiciary Anne Amadi administered the Oath of Allegiance of the President at 12:45PM, and thereafter the Oath…

4 years ago

ICC judges reject record compensation for Congolese war militia crimes victims

International Criminal Court (ICC) appeals judges on Monday rejected a decision to award a record $30 million in compensation for…

4 years ago

Mixed feelings among some in Africa for Queen Elizabeth

As condolences poured in from around the world after Queen Elizabeth's death, there were mixed feelings among some Africans about…

4 years ago

Tigrayan forces say ready to accept an AU-led peace process in Ethiopia

 Forces in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region that have been fighting the central government for nearly two years said on Sunday…

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE IMF eyes expanded access to emergency aid for food shocks – sources

The International Monetary Fund is looking for ways to provide emergency funding to countries facing war-induced food price shocks and…

4 years ago