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Violence erupts in Kenya as 'goons' attack protesters over death in police custody

France, June 18 -- Hundreds of men armed with whips and clubs, known locally as 'goons', attacked groups of protesters in Kenya on Tuesday. The demonstrations were sparked by the recent death of a man... Read More


'Towering giant ofKenyan letters' author Ngugi wa Thiong'o dies aged 87

France, May 29 -- Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died, his daughter announced on Wednesday evening. With his focus on post-colonial identity, he was considered one of East Africa's greatest liter... Read More


South Africa, US to discuss critical minerals despite tough Trump meeting

France, May 22 -- South Africa's President CyrilRamaphosa said that South Africa has up to nine critical minerals that the United States needs, and he hopes to advance discussions on bilateral trade d... Read More


Tension high in Tanzania ahead of opposition leader's 'treason' trial

France, April 22 -- Tension is rising further on the political scene in Tanzania ahead of the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Accused of treason, his Chadema political party was this month exc... Read More


Human Rights Watch slams Tunisia's 'repressive' use of arbitrary detention

France, April 16 -- The non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) has just released a new report on Tunisia, denouncing the government's use of arbitrary detention as "a cornerstone of it... Read More