Kenya: Start Hiring of New Boss Afresh – Polls Body Told
The Labour court has ordered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to start afresh the process of recruiting a new chief executive, ...
Eritrea: Isaias Afwerki – a Tactical Authoritarian Who Might Be President for Life
There are few leaders as enigmatic as Eritrea's president, Isaias Afwerki. In my book, Understanding Eritrea: Inside Africa's Most Repressive State, I profile ...
Zambia: Small Efforts Can Protect Farmers From Pesticides
Vegetable production, tomato production in particular, is an important source of income for many smallholder farmers in Zambia. It can provide them with ...
Mozambique: Tanzania Confirms Terror Attacks At Border Village of Kitaya
Dar es Salaam — The Inspector general of Police Simon Sirro has confirmed that some 300 militants from Mozambique attacked Kitaya village last ...
Nigeria: Week of Jailbreaks – Over 2,000 Inmates Escape From Three Prisons
A fourth attempt at another prison was foiled as armed men took advantage of the #EndSARS protests. The #EndSARS protests which rocked the ...
Kenya: 70-Year-Old Man Accused of Cheating Chops Off His Private Parts
A 70-year-old man has been taken to hospital in a critical state after reportedly cutting off his private parts following accusations of infidelity ...
Kenya: Doubts Raised on Legality of Mashujaa Day Heroes List
State House could have broken the law when it decorated dozens of Kenyans as Mashujaa Day heroes and heroines. A careful reading of ...
Kenya: Anti-Counterfeit Agency Boss at the Centre of Fake Number Plate Scam Fired
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has quietly removed John Akoten, the agency's official at the centre of a fake number plate scam in 2016, ...
Zimbabwe: Hip-Hop Singer Cal Vin Dies
It hurts! The death of Zimbabwe rap king Cal Vin (35) in a hit-and-run accident cut deep into the hearts of many who ...
Kenya: Reopening Shelved as Schools Grapple With Cash Challenges
Lack of money, inadequate resources, learners who can barely remember past lessons and uncertainty on how to proceed with the academic calendar have ...
