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Is banning protests in Kenya unconstitutional?
Kenyan protesters defied a police ban and demonstrations turned chaotic. The opposition called the move draconian, and vowed to go back to the street…
2 years, 10 months ago
Iran's president begins Africa tour
Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi has kicked off a three-country tour of Africa. His trip to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe comes as the country is trying t…
2 years, 10 months ago
Senegal: What's driving migrants to leave?
As European governments harden their stance on undocumented migration - we hear what's been happening to hundreds of people found in the Mediterranea…
2 years, 10 months ago
AU troops to leave Somalia by December
We get an update from Somalia. The African Union has begun pulling its troops out of the country and plans to complete the withdrawal by December. Co…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Russian schools ready to teach Swahili
On World Swahili Day, we take at a look at how far the east African language has travelled and hear from people teaching it from Moscow to Bogotá.
Als…
2 years, 10 months ago
South Sudan unveils first-ever election plans
South Sudan hasn't voted in an election since the country gained independence in 2011, but that could change if President Salva Kiir's pledge to hold…
2 years, 11 months ago
Kenya lifts ban on tree cutting
President Ruto outrages environmentalists after lifting a ban on cutting trees. But what does this mean for Kenya’s commitment to the environment? We…
2 years, 11 months ago
Senegal’s president won't seek third term
Senegal’s president Macky Sall has announced he won’t seek a third term in office when the country holds an election in 2024. Speculation around what…
2 years, 11 months ago
Kenya widens access to sex offenders registry
Kenya recently launched an online registry where employers can look up names of convicted sexual offenders. But how effective a deterrent is this? We…
2 years, 11 months ago
Mali: UN peacekeeping mandate to expire
As the mandate for United Nations peacekeeping soldiers to remain in Mali comes to an end after more than a decade, we look at what the force has ach…
2 years, 11 months ago