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‘It was incredible to see’: Kenyans dig deep on first national tree planting day

Government sets up national holiday in hope of planting 15bn trees by 2032 to tackle climate crisis and deforestation

The Guardian - UK

Kenyans struggle to make ends meet despite election promises

Kenya’s president William Ruto has acknowledged that his government is having a tough time in delivering what it promised in the campaign leading up to the elections.

Radio France Internationale

William Ruto's first year: he promised to make life easier for Kenyans, but things got worse

It’s more than a year since President William Ruto was sworn into office as Kenya’s fifth president. He assumed power at a time when Kenya was beset by rising food and fuel prices, high unemployment and a worrying debt burden.

The Conversation

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Visa-free travel for Africans: why Kenya and Rwanda have taken a step in the right direction

President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya’s borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas required, by the end of 2023. He said

The Conversation

‘We are living in absolute fear’: call to stop Indigenous evictions in Rift Valley

Human rights groups demand Kenyan government halt forced evictions of Ogiek community from Mau forest

The Guardian - UK

Kenya declares surprise public holiday to plant trees

The country has set an ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032 and says 13 November will see everyone ‘pulling together to fight back the climate crisis’

The Independent UK

Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans as continent opens up to free movement of people

Rwanda announced Thursday that it will allow all Africans to travel visa-free to the country, becoming the latest nation on the continent to announce such a measure aimed at boosting free movement of people

The Independent UK

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King Charles III meets with religious leaders to promote peace on the final day of his Kenya visit

King Charles III has met with religious leaders about promoting peace and security during the last day of his four-day trip to Kenya

The Independent UK

Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans as continent opens up to free movement of people

The Independent UK

King Charles’s ‘deep regret’ for colonial atrocities was a ‘miss’, Kenyans say

Rights groups repeat calls for apology while President William Ruto says ‘much remains to be done to achieve full reparations’

The Guardian - UK

King Charles’s visit to Kenya unearths memories of ‘unresolved injustices’

The monarch’s presence elicits mixed reactions among Kenyans even as he expresses regrets for colonial violence.

Al Jazeera

King Charles III says 'no excuse' for British colonial atrocities in Kenya

King Charles III said Tuesday there could be "no excuse" for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans as he visited the country. However, he stopped short of offering the apology that many Kenyans had been hoping for.

Radio France Internationale

King tells Kenyans of ‘greatest sorrow’ for past UK wrongdoings

Charles did not issue an apology for historical excesses during his speech at a banquet.

The Independent UK

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful aspects’ of the past during Kenya state visit

The trip will mark Charles’s first visit to Kenya and the Commonwealth since he acceded to the throne last year

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King Charles arrives in Kenya for a state visit and will acknowledge ‘painful aspects’ of the past

The trip will mark Charles’ first visit to Kenya and the Commonwealth since he ascended to the throne last year

The Independent UK

Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

Charles and Camilla were warmly greeted by Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife First Lady Rachel Ruto.

Evening Standard

Charles and Camilla in Kenya: King and Queen touch down in Nairobi in jet powered by sustainable fuel

The royal tour was starting with an official ceremonial red carpet welcome at State House in Nairobi

The Guardian - UK

Kenya to scrap visas for all African nationals

President William Ruto says change aims to boost trade and allow goods, services, people and ideas to move freely across continent

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The Independent UK

Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto, will meet Charles and Camilla at the official residence in Nairobi.

The Conversation

King Charles in Kenya: despite past tensions, the visit is a sign of a strong relationship with Britain

King Charles’ visit to Kenya this week is the British monarch’s first to a Commonwealth nation since his coronation in September 2022. The visit comes during the country’s 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.

Zenger

AfCFTA Accelerates Implementation To Boost Africa’s Trade And Global Market Standing

Member states ramp up efforts to unlock the potential of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area

The Independent UK

Here are the key leaders joining the Belt and Road forum and their wish lists to Beijing

China is hosting its third international forum centered around President Xi Jinping’s signature policy, the Belt and Road Initiative, which over the past 10 years has built infrastructure across continents, burdening some smaller countries with debt

The Guardian - UK

King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ colonial past on state visit to Kenya

Monarch’s recognition will come as country prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence from Britain

Evening Standard

King Charles to recognise ‘painful aspects’ of UK-Kenya history during first Commonwealth state visit

The King and Camilla will fly to Kenya next month to help mark the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain

France 24

Cameroon: Dozens dead in Yaoundé landslide after heavy rains

The search for survivors continues in Cameroon after a deadly landslide in the capital Yaoundé. Precariously built homes were swept away as water swept down from above as an entire section of a hill collapsed. Also in this edition: Kenyan President William Ruto calls for a ceasefire between Israel and…

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