The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims has called for scrutiny of the Prevention of Terrorism Bill 2012, terming it "discriminatory", despite government assurances that the new law ... Read more »
The country has partnered with China and Turkey on a deal to construct 5000km of railway lines by 2020. Read more »
Scott Gration's 13-month tenure as the American ambassador in Kenya was marked by friction with his superiors and staff and refusal to follow State Department protocol and security ... Read more »
Protests broke out as planned after Friday's prayers in different parts of Sudan's capital Khartoum, as well as two regional towns amid reports of a severe crackdown by police and ... Read more »
South Sudan wants to bypass AU mediators and deal directly with the Sudan government after another round of talks ended without agreeing on a buffer zone. Read more »
The resource poor country's tourism industry has paid the price for piracy in the Indian Ocean and is one of the few countries that actually accommodates convicted pirates. Read more »
Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda denied any government involvement in the beating of Dr. Stephen Ulimboka and promised to investigate the matter in the midst of a nationwide doctors' ... Read more »
The historic talks on the future of Somalia and the breakaway Somaliland has entered its second phase. Somaliland declared itself independent from Somalia in 1991. Read more »
Athens 2004 Olympics and double world champion Ezekiel Kemboi could see his Olympic dreams dashed if found guilty of assault charges. UK laws bar anyone facing or convicted of a ... Read more »
In a bid for peace between Sudan and South Sudan, the two countries are expected to resume crisis talks to end outstanding issues under the supervision of the African Union. Read more »
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