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Ugandan athlete is set on fire by her boyfriend soon after returning from Paris Olympics

A Ugandan distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, is currently receiving treatment for severe burns after being set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya.

The Times of India

‘Always outsiders, always men, always white’: how women are changing the narrative of wildlife film-making

Three female film-makers talk about their pioneering work documenting nature in Africa, the Amazon and India, and paving the way for future generations to build a career in film

The Guardian - UK

Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend In Boston Extradited From Kenya

Kevin Kangethe, accused of murdering his girlfriend in Boston, extradited from Kenya to face charges. Justice sought for nurse Margaret Mbitu's family.

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A Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts for allegedly killing his girlfriend has been extradited

Authorities say a Kenyan man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges has been extradited nearly a year after he fled the United States

The Independent UK

Mpox could spread into conflict zones in east Africa – how to manage the response

Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda are some of the east African countries that have reported cases of mpox – a viral infectious disease – in the latest outbreak which started in the Democratic Republic of Congo in January 2023. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern…

The Conversation

African Leaders In Beijing Eyeing Big Loans And Investment

African leaders descend on China's capital this week, seeking funds for big-ticket infrastructure projects as they eye mounting great power competition over resources and influence on the continent.

International Business Times

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A pony safari in Kenya to a murder mystery weekend in New York, the Observer’s travel special, 1986

The Magazine sent some fine reporters to far-flung parts, including Katharine Whitehorn, Joanna Lumley, Simon Hoggart and Claudia Roden. By Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor

The Robot Cafe in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, is creating a buzz by using preprogrammed robots to deliver food to customers

The Independent UK

Goma protest survivors say justice has not been done

It’s been a year since soldiers in Democratic Republic of Congo shot dead 56 people at an anti-UN protest. Several officers were sentenced for the killings. But on the anniversary, survivors say justice has not been done. Also in the programme, the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit is taking place in…

France 24

Africa's nuclear dreams a fusion of high hopes and high hurdles

Africa’s nuclear energy ambitions face significant challenges as experts question whether the continent’s infrastructure can support such a leap. Industry leaders from the US and Africa's nuclear energy sector are meeting in Nairobi this week to discuss how to move forward.

Radio France Internationale

Burnout and bias can lead to poor care during childbirth – we created a project in Kenya that helps health workers

An estimated 800 women die every day across the world as a result of pregnancy-related complications. Most deaths (95%) occur in low- and middle-income countries. Two-thirds are in sub-Saharan Africa. For every woman who dies, about 20 others suffer from various pregnancy related complications.

The Conversation

‘We are afraid’: East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays

Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.

Al Jazeera

Haiti Gangs 'Aren't Even Worried' By Kenyan Police

Two months after the first Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti, little progress has been made against the country's rapacious gangs -- and the buildup of an international policing mission appears stalled.

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The Independent UK

Haitian and Kenyan police try to oust gangs from a rough part of Haiti's capital

Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille says that Haitian forces working with police sent from Kenya have launched a joint operation to oust criminal gangs from one of the roughest neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital

The Conversation

Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope

By 2050, one in every three young people on earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth report. Africa’s young people will be key players in the direction of future global consumption, culture and even stability.

The Conversation

Kenya champions the free movement of people in east Africa, but it’s failing immigrants and refugees at home

Kenya has played a leading role in lowering barriers to the movement of people in the east African region. It has also made huge strides in protecting Kenyan emigrants working abroad. But there are still gaps in how it creates and implements domestic immigration and employment policies.

Latin Times

Kenyan officers deployed to Haiti to fight gangs have not been getting their promised pay

The issue has been going on for two months. It further illustrates how the international mission aimed at supporting the beleaguered country is faltering

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Kenya’s Ambassador Thigo Wins Mozilla Rise25 Award For AI Advocacy‌ ‌

Ambassador Philip Thigo recognized for championing responsible, inclusive, and ethical AI development, cementing Kenya's tech influence.‌ ‌

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Kenyan Police Officers In Haiti Await Delayed Payments

Kenyan police officers in Haiti face pay delays while supporting international security mission. MSS assures prompt payment for their service.

The Conversation

Soccer betting is on the rise among young Zimbabweans – our study found it can serve a positive purpose

Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young…

The Conversation

Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why

For more than a year maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been much higher compared with other countries in the east and southern Africa (ESA) region.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya to build first nuclear power plant by 2034 amid local opposition

Kenya’s first nuclear power plant is set to open in 2034 on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the government announced as it prepares to host a US-Africa summit on nuclear energy next week. The announcement has already raised objections from activists and local residents over safety and environmental concerns.

Fortune

I lead a major bank in Kenya. Here’s why we invest in Africa’s women entrepreneurs

Women are more likely than men to reinvest earnings into their families, building pathways for improved education and health care.

The Conversation

Bird species are disappearing at an alarming rate in Kenya – new study

Sub-Saharan Africa has a vast amount of uncultivated, arable land – about 2 million km², accounting for about 50% of the global total. This land is a critical habitat for many animal species, including birds.

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