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Chad's desert east faces 'dire need' for access to water
In Chad's far-flung east, a "dire need" for water blights lives and fuels deadly violence over access to wells in an impoverished and sweltering desert region.
By AFP
2026-07-23 10:06:27
Ministries of Foreign Affairs and EAC Affairs have been directed to undertake a joint review of resolutions adopted by the EAC Heads of State Summit.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-22 21:58:54
"A single death can lead to up to 17 cases of transmission," WHO stated.
By AFP
2026-07-22 18:05:10
The proposed law, which now awaits parliamentary approval, seeks to streamline tax administration, improve revenue collection and strengthen coordination between the Government and Member States.
By Esther Nyambura
2026-07-22 14:56:59
Kenya has renewed its call for coordinated regional and international efforts to end the devastating conflict in Sudan, warning that continued fighting is worsening humanitarian crises.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-07-21 16:30:47
Ukraine said Sunday that Russian missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain had killed six people, hours after Moscow fired a fresh barrage of missiles at Kyiv.
By AFP
2026-07-19 23:20:28
Liibaan pledged to prioritise peace, reconciliation, security and inclusive economic development if elected.
By Mate Tongola
2026-07-19 08:46:00
The death toll from a school bus crash in Uganda has risen to 23 children and one adult, and all school field trips have been cancelled, police said on Friday night.
By AFP
2026-07-18 15:42:54
Somalia's SINCAD Party nominates Abduqadir Adawe as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Galmudug.
By Esther Nyambura
2026-07-17 17:07:00
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune posted online Thursday that "several children" had died. However, authorities have not disclosed the ages of the victims.
By AFP
2026-07-17 16:26:40
"I confirm that the case was withdrawn from court by the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions)," Irene Nakimbugwe, the deputy spokesperson for the prosecutor's office, told AFP.
By AFP
2026-07-17 16:23:00
Good governments are those that cooperate with organisations serving the public.
By Fred Kagonye
2026-07-17 16:16:42
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