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Author: The Conversation

Kenya’s flood evictions may violate the law May 18, 2024

Instead of forcibly evicting communities that have already experienced great hardship, if the government has no alternative option for them, policymak...

Gaza war: Success of Egypt peace deal would set blueprint for Middle East's future May 05, 2024

Amid diplomatic manoeuvres in the push for an end to the Israel-Palestine conflict, Middle East expert John Strawson says the crisis has reached a cri...

Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning, land management May 04, 2024

Death and destruction have occurred in several parts, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s rapid urbanisation need...

Explainer: How the two new malaria vaccines being rolled out across Africa will work Apr 24, 2024

The long-awaited RTS,S malaria vaccine vaccine was described as a breakthrough for science, child health and malaria control.

Turkey, Ethiopia have had close ties for many years: Somalia's maritime deals may shift dynamics Apr 07, 2024

In 2011 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was then Turkey’s prime minister, became the first non-African leader to visit Somalia in two decades.

Hotel Rwanda: Film that proved to be double-edged sword for Kigali Apr 07, 2024

The government accused Rusesabagina of supporting anti-Rwanda groups. He was charged with terrorism, arson, kidnapping and murder over two attacks in...

Why Kenya is focusing on banks as it tightens laws to stop money laundering Mar 30, 2024

Banks offer a gateway into the financial system. Once the funds are in the financial system, it is easier to disguise their illegal origin.

What Kenya's greylisting for weak action on money laundering, terrorism financing means Mar 26, 2024

Being on the grey list is typically seen as an indictment of a country’s ability to identify and effectively redress financial crimes. It warns invest...

East Africa must prepare for more extreme rainfall during short rains season –  study Mar 13, 2024

In the last few months of 2023, the rainy season was much wetter than normal, bringing severe flooding to Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Ali Hassan Mwinyi: Architect of Tanzania's economic and political reforms Mar 03, 2024

Mwinyi passed away on Thursday at the age of 98 after battling lung cancer and was buried on Saturday.

Kenya’s unusually hot weather and what could be causing it Mar 02, 2024

In Nairobi’s case, the high temperatures have been on and off, so we can’t talk of a heat wave. What Nairobi has had is a wave of hot weather that the...

Why donkeys are the unsung heroes in Ethiopia’s humanitarian crisis Mar 02, 2024

For overseas aid to be deployed most effectively (reaching the goal of supporting the lives of women and children), it should be extended to support t...