June 25
Kenya: Kenyan Police Arrive in Haiti to Combat Gang Violence
VOA
Kenyan police arrived in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, Tuesday as part of a U.N.-backed multinational security mission to combat gang violence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fights Higher Drug Abuse Cases, Especially Among Youth
VOA
Officials in Zimbabwe, which is facing a growing problem of substance abuse -- especially among unemployed youth, say arrests have surged in 2024, with close to 2,400 people taken… Read more »
Nigeria: Terror Attacks and Kidnappings Spread in Nigeria - Why Lagos Could Be a Target [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria's northern region - like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism - appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos.… Read more »
Kenya: Go Home, While It's Still Safe, Says Activist Mwangi During Deadly Kenya Protests
allAfrica
Moments ago, activists Boniface Mwangi and Hanifa Farfasa tweeted that protesters should "go home". Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Police Reportedly Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests
DW
Kenyan police are reportedly to have fired live rounds to disperse protesters, with reports that some were hit. The demonstrators, protesting proposed tax hikes, stormed the… Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Passes in Parliament Despite Huge Opposition
allAfrica
Members of parliament passed the controversial Finance Bill after those allied to President Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Alliance, the majority side, voted 195 against 106 with… Read more »
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
Nile Post
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Anti-Finance Bill Protesters Allegedly Abducted by Masked Police
allAfrica
Young Kenyans involved in the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations are being abducted under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about police conduct and human rights abuses. Read more »
Nigeria: Senior Custom Officer Slumps, Dies During Investigative Hearing in Reps
Vanguard
A Senior Customs officer while responding to questions at the Public Account Committee of the House of Representatives has slumped and died. Read more »
Liberia: WECC Liberia Office Defends Cllr. Massaquoi's Legal Service to Alleged War Crimes Perpetrators
FrontPageAfrica
The office of the War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia has come in strong defense of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi amid fear of creeping conflict of interest from human rights… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Vote on Finance Bill as Mombasa Protests Begin
Capital FM
Thousands of young people in Mombasa have joined their counterparts countrywide to protest against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: CPJ Calls On Kenyan Authorities to Respect Press Freedom Amid Ongoing Protests
CPJ
Kenyan authorities must investigate reports of several journalists attacked while covering protests, desist from intimidating the media, and ensure reliable and secure access to… Read more »
Gambia: Survivors As Advocates for Change Amid the Proposed Repeal of the FGM Law in the Gambia [press release]
UNFPA in WCA
Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation possess a unique and powerful voice that can drive meaningful change. Their experiences offer important insights into the challenges faced… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Okays $1.442bn, N1.9bn for NDLEA to Buy Arms, CNG Vehicles
Leadership
In a significant move to bolster the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $1.442 billion and about N2billion… Read more »
Kenya: Cyber-Attacks in Kenya Drop to 971.4 Million in March From 1.29 Billion Last December
Capital FM
Kenya's total cyber-attacks have decreased to 971.4 million in the three months leading up to March 2024, down from 1.29 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Anti-Finance Bill Protestors Carry Coffins Through the Streets Castigating President Ruto
Capital FM
Hundreds of protesters in Kisumu walked through the streets carrying mock coffins castigating President William Ruto's regime. Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Woman Turns Up for Anti-Finance Bill Protests With Her Two Kids
Capital FM
A Nakuru woman has shown up in the streets with her children in solidarity with the demonstrators largely led by Generation-z. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's EACC Detains Tanathi CEO Over Sh292.7 Million Procurement Fraud Allegations
Capital FM
Fredrick Mwamati, CEO of Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA), has been detained by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on allegations of involvement in a… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Senators Condemn Excessive Police Force During Anti-Finance Bill Demos, Demand Release of Those Arrested
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja, has condemned the excessive use of police force against the Finance Bill 2024, insisting it's against the law. Read more »
Kenya: Protestors Set City Hall Ablaze Amid Anti-Finance Bill Chaos
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 - Protestors have set City Hall, home to the Nairobi City County offices, ablaze amid escalating Anti-Finance Bill demonstrations across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Section of Kenyan Parliament On Fire As Protesters Shot
Capital FM
A section of Parliament was set ablaze on Tuesday after protesters gained entry, forcing police to open fire and killing at least four demonstrators. Read more »
Kenya: Obama's Sister, Auma, Among Thousands Tear-Gassed By Police in Nairobi During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Auma Obama, sister of former US President Barack Obama, was among demonstrators tear-gassed by police during widespread protests in Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: Several Demonstrators Shot As Many Storm Parliament Following Finance Bill Approval
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 - Violent clashes erupted on Tuesday after protesters stormed Parliament in response to the approval of the controversial Finance Bill 2024, resulting in… Read more »
Kenya: LSK Condemns Escalating Police Brutality and Abductions in Kenya As Protesters Shot
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has strongly denounced a wave of extrajudicial killings, police abductions, and torture, expressing grave concern over the escalating incidents. Read more »
Kenya: At Least 4 Protesters Shot Dead Outside Kenyan Parliament
Capital FM
At least four protesters were shot dead Tuesday as police struggled to disperse rioters who stormed Parliament after the passage of a controversial Finance Bill that seeks to raise… Read more »