The departed Kenyan military chief was instrumental in peace deals in DR Congo and war on Al Shabaab militants in Somalia.

Devastating droughts last year in the Horn of Africa and currently in Southern Africa, as well as cyclones and floods, have also increased the region's struggles.

Gen Nguema has been learning politics fast since seizing power in a bloodless coup on August 30 last year.

US judge found "too many facts" showing a relationship between BNP Paribas' financing and human rights abuses perpetrated by Sudan's government.

With almost two weeks before the closure, The Citizen has managed to get data that show the amount of cashewnut shipped overseas through various ports

President William Ruto announces the death of Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla.

The helicopter crashed and caught fire in Sindar area.

Initially, daladala operators were required to pay part of their monthly earnings to UDA, but this condition was quietly abandoned.

A clearing agent at the Busia border said the increment in tax makes it very expensive for importers.