[Capital FM] At least ten people have been confirmed dead, scores injured and others abducted during Wednesday's Saba Saba protests, marking one of the bloodiest days since Kenya's youth-led Gen Z uprising began in June.
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A number of videos appearing to show Kenyan president William Ruto announcing his resignation for failing to lead the country are gaining attention on social media. However, they are fabricated.
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Days after the June 2025 protests by young Kenyans, an image resembling the front page of the Standard newspaper circulated online. It implied that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua hailed the destruction...
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius reiterated its strong commitment to combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing during the opening session of the informal dialogue between the European Union Directorate-General for...
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms, Mr Lutchmanah Pentiah, had a high-level meeting, this morning, in Port Louis, with the Acting Island Chief Executive at the Chief Commissioner's Office...
[Capital FM] Despite government assurances that Monday would be a normal working day, Nairobi remained under tight security lockdown as police sealed off roads and severely restricted access to the city centre amid fears of mass protests...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A large number of businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas remained closed on Monday amid fears of looting and violence associated with the planned Saba Saba protests.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi came to a near standstill on Monday as heightened security, road closures and empty streets marked the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests.
[Egypt Online] In Al-Alamain City, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received on Monday, July 7th, 2025, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
[New Times] Want to import or display fireworks? New instructions published by the Ministry of Interior on Monday, July 7, set out comprehensive rules governing the importation, storage, transportation, trading, and public display of...
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Egypt on Sunday for talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on security, economic development,...
[Shabelle] Hiiraan, Somalia -- Al-Shabaab militants have claimed control of Moqokori, a strategic town in the central Hiiraan region, following a heavy overnight assault involving car bombs and ground fighters.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives has repealed a widely criticized clause from the recently passed anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing law that granted undercover investigators...
[Independent (Kampala)] Palabek Secondary School in the northern Uganda district of Lamwo near the South Sudan border has become the centre of a campaign to increase safety precautions against lightning strikes in Uganda.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A large number of businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas remained closed on Monday amid fears of looting and violence associated with the planned Saba Saba protests.
[RFI] Police blocked major roads leading to Nairobi and heavily restricted vehicle traffic on Monday, witnesses and Kenyan media said, as the country braced for protests to mark the anniversary of 1990 pro-democracy rallies.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Parts of Central Kenya were engulfed in smoke and tension on Monday morning as groups of protesters lit bonfires and blocked roads to mark the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba pro-democracy movement.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Railways has resumed operations of the Madaraka Express passenger service between Mombasa and Nairobi after a sudden suspension on Sunday night triggered public outcry and widespread speculation.
[Capital FM] As Kenyans mark the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day, church leaders called for peace, restraint, and justice through lawful means , urging citizens to honour the legacy of the day without resorting to violence or destruction.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Railways has attributed the suspension of the Mombasa to Nairobi Madaraka Express 10pm train on July 6 to a technical hitch, assuring affected passengers that efforts are underway to resolve the issue.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed media reports that the chapel he has offered to upgrade at State House, Nairobi, using his his own resources, will cost over Sh1 billion.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has cautioned Kenyans against getting involved in unlawful conduct during the commemoration of the 35th Saba Saba anniversary.
[Capital FM] Nyeri -- Tension and disruptions marred Nyeri on Monday as the country braced for the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba Day with businesses shut down and police issued stern warnings in anticipation of unrest.
[Capital FM] Residents of Eastlands and surrounding areas woke up to a city under lockdown on Monday as major roads, including the usually bustling Jogoo Road, were barricaded by heavily armed police ahead of the planned Saba Saba...
[New Times] The High Court has postponed, to July 23, the conspiracy trial involving Theoneste Nsengimana, the founder of Umubavu TV, and eight co-defendants, following a request by the prosecution.