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Hundreds of animals die in Kenyan wildlife preserves amid region’s worst drought in decades

Hundreds of animals, including elephants and endangered Grevy’s zebras, have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades, according to a report released Friday.

France 24

Amnesty International demands urgent help for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray

Following the truce deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray forces, the country looks ahead to peace and reconciliation. But as Amnesty International researcher Donatella Rovera warns, many women were subject to horrific attacks and not enough is being done to make sure they get justice. Also, ahead of the opening…

France 24

Kenya opposition asks regional court to overturn election

A leading Kenya opposition figure has petitioned the East African Court of Justice to overturn President William Ruto's August election victory, a win that drew legal challenges but was upheld by the country's top court.

Reuters

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S3,EP1: Nigeria post-strike, Kenya health disorders, Sudan women on bikes

This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Nigeria, students and their parents are dealing with the after-effects of an eight-month public university strike. In Kenya, mothers in poor areas look for help in managing their children's health…

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Hundreds of elephants, zebras die as Kenya weathers drought

A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan widlife preserves during East Africa’s worst drought in decades

The Independent UK

Fintech in Africa: 'It's the next frontier, if not the last frontier'

Fintech startups increased in value by more than 80 per cent across Africa last year, led by strong performances in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya. Funding for these firms has more than doubled in the first six months of this year, with over 640 tech hubs now in operation across…

France 24

Dublin dad 'ecstatic' to have baby triplets home in Ireland after debacle in Kenya

Edward O’Reilly and his partner’s three daughters Kamila, Briella, and Renesmea were born prematurely on September 1

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What is beatification? How the Catholic church determines the path to sainthood

On 5 November 2022, the Catholic Church will formally recognise Sister Maria Carola Cechin (1877-1925) as “Blessed”. The Italian-born nun spent two decades serving in Kenya.

The Conversation

Kenya Airways pilots to give decision on strike after govt plea to call it off

Kenya Airways PLC's pilots union will give its final decision later tonight on whether to begin a strike on Saturday after the government urged them to it call off, the transport minister said on Friday.

Reuters

Dad 'ecstatic' to have baby triplets home in Ireland after debacle costing thousands

The Dubliner raced to Nairobi after the babies were born prematurely

Irish Mirror

Abducted paramedics, driver and patient freed in Kenya

Two paramedics, their driver and a patient who were abducted earlier this week in Kenya's north-east have been freed, a local administrator said on Thursday.

Reuters

Kenya deploys troops to Congo to help end decades of bloodshed

Kenya's President William Ruto on Wednesday officially deployed troops to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to join an East African regional force aiming to end decades of bloodshed.

Reuters

Suspected al Shabaab attackers abduct four in Kenya, including paramedics - police

Attackers suspected to be members of Somalia's al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group have abducted two paramedics, plus a driver and a patient near Kenya's border with Somalia, police said.

Reuters

The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing – why?

The Horn of Africa – which includes Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and some surrounding countries – has been hit by increasingly frequent and devastating droughts. Despite this, it seems the region has an increasing amount of groundwater. And this water could help support drought-stricken rural communities.

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Digital solutions are boosting agriculture in Kenya, but it's time to scale up. Here's how

Digital agricultural services have proliferated across Africa over the last decade. Most are services that work on mobile phones, although more advanced technologies are in use too – like satellite images, sensors, blockchains and big data analytics.

The Conversation

Kenya: police killings point to systemic rot and a failed justice system

Barely a month into office, President William Ruto of Kenya ordered the disbandment of a special police unit placed at the centre of a widening investigation into a wave of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. At least nine officers of the Special Service Unit face charges relating to the disappearance…

Al Jazeera

Thousands attend Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif’s funeral

At least 25,000 people pay their respects to the veteran journalist who was shot dead in Kenya on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Thousands mourn Pakistani journalist, spy chief wants probe

Thousands of people mourned an outspoken Pakistani journalist as the nation’s spy chief and military spokesman demanded an independent investigation into the mysterious killing, which has drawn widespread condemnation across the country

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Pakistan’s DG ISPR, ISI chief hold unprecedented press conference on journalist’s murder

In a rare move, the head of Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations and the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence chief addressed a joint press conference today. Lt. Gen. Babar Iftikhar and Lt. Gen. Nadeen Anjum said they wanted to present the “true picture” of the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya…

The Guardian - UK

‘When we plant, they come’: thirsty elephants pose new problem for drought-hit Kenyan farmers

People in Taita-Taveta county have had to find ingenious ways of keeping wildlife at bay as competition for resources increases

The Conversation

Kenya has lifted its ban on genetically modified crops: the risks and opportunities

Kenya recently lifted a ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops amid the worst drought in 40 years and soaring food prices. This includes white maize, the country’s main staple. The decision was welcomed by scientists who see GM crops as the answer for food security. But…

The Conversation

COVID and health workers' strike: how Kenya's health services coped in times of crisis

When epidemics break out and public health emergencies are declared, people shy away from seeking care for other conditions. This may seem counter-intuitive at first glance. But it makes sense. Ordinary life is disrupted, so visiting a clinic for a routine checkup becomes harder. People are afraid they’ll contract the…

Radio France Internationale

Body of murdered veteran Pakistani journalist repatriated from Kenya

The body of well-known Pakistani television journalist Arshad Sharif is being repatriated to Pakistan on Tuesday from Nairobi, Kenya, two days after he was allegedly killed by police at a roadblock on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital.

The Conversation

Kenya's big railway project makes life even harder for the poor by ignoring their reality

People’s responses to large infrastructure projects – railways, bridges, highways – are rarely neutral. To some, these projects represent powerful social and political promises of transformative change and a brighter future. To others, they mean evictions and the disruption of livelihoods.

The Independent UK

Pakistan bringing home body of journalist killed in Kenya

Pakistan's information minister says the body of an outspoken Pakistani journalist who was killed by police while living in hiding in Kenya is being repatriated home to Islamabad

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