Somalia orders media not to publish al-Shabab ‘propaganda’
President Mohamud has launched a counterinsurgency campaign against the al-Qaeda-linked group.
UN Report Targets Racism Against People of African Descent
A report by the U.N. human rights office finds systemic racism against people of African descent is deep-rooted and says urgent measures are needed to dismantle discriminatory systems. It took the death of a Black man, George Floyd, 46, at the hands of a police officer in the United States in May 2020 to draw…
A Shining Moment of Pan-African Promise
Marilyn Nance was 23 when she photographed FESTAC ’77, the immense gathering of Black artists in Nigeria. In ‘Last Day in Lagos,’ she shares her archive.
Zambia and Its New President Are Still on Their Honeymoon
Hakainde Hichilema is hailed as a miracle worker for turning around the fortunes of the southern African country. But with his opposition neutralized and a corruption drive focused on his predecessors, some are uneasy.
William Ruto Warns About Climate Change at U.N. General Assembly
“We cannot afford to waste another moment debating the merits of doing something vis a vis doing nothing,” he said.
Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.
Humanitarian needs ‘growing exponentially’ across Sudan, mission chief warns Security Council
Civilians are in increasing danger, while humanitarian needs across Sudan “are growing exponentially”, the head of the UN mission in Sudan told ambassadors in the Security Council on Tuesday.
William Ruto, sworn in as Kenya’s president, touts his chicken seller roots
Ruto also seemed to have mended fences with his former boss, outgoing president Uhuru Kenyatta, asking him to keep leading talks on regional crises. His ascent concluded a markedly peaceful election. (Image credit: Brian Inganga/AP)
Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Results
In a sweeping rejection of claims that the Aug. 9 vote had been rigged, the court confirmed Vice President William Ruto as the country’s fifth president. NAIROBI, Kenya — The Supreme Court of Kenya on Monday upheld the election of William Ruto as president, ending an acrimonious courtroom battle over disputed results from the Aug.…
Kenya Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Election
The Supreme Court is expected to rule by Monday on whether the recent election of William Ruto as president, now mired in a welter of conflicting accusations, should stand. NAIROBI, Kenya — With its hefty price tag and sophisticated anti-rigging measures, Kenya’s recent presidential election was supposed to be among the best that money could…