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Kenya Government Standoff With TV Stations Enter Day 3
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Kenya's government turned off the nation's broadcasters so they couldn't cover the opposition's show of inaugurating their candidate, who failed to win the presidency.
Kenya Opposition Presidential Candidate Refuses To Give Up
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Raila Odinga lost two elections, but he says there was fraud. To protest, he's holding his own swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The government refuses to allow broadcasters to show the event on TV.
30th Meeting Of The African Union Held In Ethiopia
Monday, January 29, 2018
The meeting follows President Trump's derogatory comments about the continent. The leaders have focused on unity and fighting corruption but Trump's words hung over the gathering.
Khadija Abdullahi Daleys, Mother Of Somali Music, Dies At 82
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
One of Somalia's most legendary singers has died. Khadija Abdullahi Daleys was known as the mother of Somali music, and we have an appreciation.
Critics Of Tanzania's President Say He's Moved Country Toward Authoritarianism
Thursday, January 04, 2018
John Magufuli is the reformer Tanzania needs — a no-nonsense guy who has reined in corruption and profligate spending. But Tanzania's president also has a dark side. He has silenced his opposition and eroded basic freedoms of speech and of the press.
Ethiopia Says It Will Free All Of Its Political Prisoners
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
It's a turnaround for a government that has cracked down on dissent — and had not even admitted that it held political prisoners. The prime minister said a notorious prison would be closed.
Hear The Unique Soundscape Of Tanzania's Largest City
Monday, December 25, 2017
The sound of most East African cities is dominated by a few things: motorcycles, buses, and shouts from street vendors. But in Tanzania's largest city the soundscape is dominated by something unexpected.
News Brief: Senate And House Republicans Agree On Tax Bill, FCC To Repeal Net Neutrality
Thursday, December 14, 2017
House and Senate Republicans have hammered out details of a final tax overhaul bill. Also, the FCC is set to repeal net neutrality rules, and an update on Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers who were killed.
U.N. Peacekeepers Honored In Tanzania
Thursday, December 14, 2017
On Thursday in Tanzania, the bodies of 14 United Nations peacekeepers killed last week in Democratic Republic of the Congo have been honored in a ceremony.
Security Tightened In Kenya For President Kenyatta's Swearing-In
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Following a prolonged and violent presidential election that had to be rerun after a court rejected the initial results, Kenya's incumbent president was sworn-in for a second term.
Why Kenya's Tea-Growing Highlands Didn't Experience Election Chaos, Violence
Monday, November 27, 2017
Kenya's long drawn-out presidential election riled the half of the country that supported the opposition contender. But for those who supported the incumbent winner, including those who live in Kenya's tea-growing highlands, the election offers stability.
Kenya's Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Results
Monday, November 20, 2017
Kenya's supreme court dismissed challenges to last month's rerun of the presidential election, meaning incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta will be sworn in as president for a second term. This prompted a violent reaction from opposition supporters.
Kenya's Supreme Court Election Ruling Expected To Anger Opposition
Monday, November 20, 2017
The court threw out a challenge to the constitutionality of last month's re-do of the presidential election. This means Uhuru Kenyatta, who won re-election, will be sworn in as president.
Post-Election Unrest In Kenya Also Stems From Tribe Tensions
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Violence has been on the rise in Kenya on the eve of an important Supreme Court ruling about that country's presidential election.
Post-Election Violence Continues In Kenya, As Opposition Leader Returns
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Politically-fueled violence has broken out in Kenya again. Several people were killed in clashes between demonstrators and security services as opposition leader Raila Odinga returned home.
Kenyans Experience Deadly Violence Before Supreme Court Decision
Friday, November 17, 2017
Police opened fire with tear gas and possibly bullets on thousands of Kenyans who turned out to welcome home opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Unrest In Nairobi After Kenya's President Wins Election Rerun
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
After annulling and rerunning its presidential election, Kenya's incumbent president was announced its next president. What now? Can Kenya's leaders repair the tribal animosities that heightened during this extended election process?
Kenya Declares President Kenyatta Winner Of Disputed Election
Monday, October 30, 2017
President Uhuru Kenyatta received more than 90 percent of the vote in an election that has sparked violence and rekindled the deep tribal divisions that mark politics in Kenya.
Kenya's Opposition Unites With Theme Song
Friday, October 27, 2017
Kenya's long election season has been marred by conflict. But there is at least one bright spot: The opposition theme song that has kept everyone dancing.
Re-Run Of Kenya's Presidential Elections Marred By Violence
Thursday, October 26, 2017
The do-over election took place despite the electoral chief saying the polls couldn't be free and fair, and the opposition candidate boycotting the vote.