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Kenya: President Ruto Faults 'Unfair' Court Decision Restraining Police Barricades
[Capital FM] He expressed dissatisfaction with Thursday's court's directive, questioning how police are expected to protect lives and property without essential tools and operational freedom.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:
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Kenya: Shoot Protesters in the Leg, Not to Kill, Says Ruto
[Capital FM] The comments appear to walk back more severe orders issued earlier by his Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Last week, Murkomen told police officers to use deadly force against protesters who approach them.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Legacy of a Widow's Strength - Daughter's Fight for Justice
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- When her father died in 1997, six-year-old Emma Mongute didn't just lose a parent, she watched her mother blamed, shunned, and stripped of everything they owned. It reflected the customary and legal injustices that many widows in Kenya continue to face.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: World Record Holders Kipyegon, Chebet Call for Better Facilities
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fresh from smashing the world records, multiple Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet have called on the government to improve the country's training infrastructure, revealing the immense challenges they faced while preparing for their record-breaking runs.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Governor Guyo Survives Impeachment As Senate Upholds Preliminary Objection
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo has survived an impeachment attempt after the Senate voted 31 to 12 in favour of upholding a preliminary objection raised by his legal team--effectively halting the proceedings against him.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Where's the Compassion, Mr. President? Ruto Silent on Saba Saba Killings
[Capital FM] As families mourn 31 killed during Saba Saba protests, the President stays silent on police brutality. Compassion? Nowhere in sight.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Ruto Vows to Unleash 'Full Force of the Law on Those Seeking His Exit Pre-Term
[Capital FM] President Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to defending the country's democracy and accused unnamed political actors of sowing chaos through sponsored protests and calls for regime change.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Enough is Enough! President Ruto on Police Attacks by 'Coup Plotters'
[Capital FM] Even as he touted for economic revival, the head of state asserted that Kenyans' lives and their property will be a priority.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Opposing Sides Line Up Legal Heavyweights As Guyo Trial Begins
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The impeachment proceedings against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo kicked off in the Senate on Tuesday, with opposing sides unveiling legal heavyweights for the trial of the embattled county chief.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Former Chief Justice Calls for Ruto's Removal From Office
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on Kenyans to initiate a process to hold President William Ruto accountable for what he termed as gross violations of the Constitution.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: Startups With Female CEOs Struggle to Raise Funds, Report Reveals
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Start-ups in Africa that are led by women continue to face major challenges in raising capital, particularly as they seek later-stage funding, according to new data from Africa: The Big Deal, a U.S.-based newsletter tracking start-up investments across the continent.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Springfield Rejects $100m Fraud Claims By Petraco - Threatens Defamation Suit
[Ghanaian Times] Springfield Exploration and Production Limited (SEP) has rejected what it described as "false and unfounded" allegations stemming from a petition reportedly submitted by Petraco Oil Company SA to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Who Authorized Liberia's Equity Reduction in AML?
[Liberian Observer] The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Compliance and Concessions Review has sharply criticized ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for its failure to justify the controversial reduction of Liberia's equity stake in the company and for not submitting audited financial statements as requested.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Liberia: W/Bank Debars 'Corrupt' Dutch Firm, Genkey
[Liberian Observer] The World Bank Group has announced the 18-month debarment of Netherlands-based firm GenKey Solutions B.V. for engaging in a fraudulent practice related to Liberia's Social Safety Nets Project, a critical poverty-reduction initiative that became effective in 2017.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Why #WeAreAllKikuyus Hashtag Is Top Trending
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya - July 9 - A powerful show of unity is sweeping across social media in Kenya under the trending hashtag #WeAreAllKikuyus, as thousands of Kenyans on X (formerly Twitter) change their usernames to include Kikuyu names in defiance of tribal profiling linked to recent anti-government protests.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: BRICS Summit 2025 - Will Slow and Steady Actually Win the Race?
[ISS] A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc's flagging momentum.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Why I Met Abacha - Peter Obi
[Vanguard] Nnewi -- Labour Party's former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his engagement with the late former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, during Nigeria's military era.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Govt, US Embassy Give Conflicting Account of Multi-Billion Dollar Mineral Deal
[New Dawn] GoL, US Embassy gives conflicting account of US$1.8b HPX secret deal
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: Trump Hosts Five African Leaders in Landmark Summit Focused On Trade, Investment, and Security
[RFI] US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five West and Central African countries at the White House on Wednesday at the start of an unprecedented two-day summit. Trade, investment and security are expected to top the agenda as Washington pivots away from foreign development aid.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Police Minister Mchunu Hits Back At Mkhwanazi's Allegations
[Scrolla] Police Minister Senzo Mchunu denies knowing businessman linked to cancelled police tender worth millions. Human Rights Commission demands presidential inquiry after top KZN cop exposes corruption networks.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Families in Nairobi Call for Killings to Stop as Anti-Govt Protests Claim 31 Lives
[Capital FM] Families of those killed in the 'Saba Saba' anti-government protests have demanded an end to the violence, as outrage over police brutality intensifies and calls for President William Ruto's resignation grow louder in Nairobi.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kenyan Police Didn't Issue Statement Alleging Immigrants Were Involved in Violent Street Protests
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A post going viral on social media in Kenya appears to show a statement from the National Police Service alleging that immigrants were involved in violent street protests. However, the police have labelled it as fake.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Africa: Citizen Engagement in Africa - How Many Ways to Have a Say - Afrobarometer Report
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Despite democratic backsliding and declining political freedom in some countries across the region, Africans demonstrate more "favourable engagement" with governance compared to other parts of the world. This is the finding from Afrobarometer's 2025 flagship report African Insights 2025: Citizen Engagement, Citizen Power: Africans Claim the Promise of Democracy which assessed citizen...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Khayelitsha Leaders Promise Help for Delayed Grant Beneficiaries - South African News Briefs - July 9, 2025
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Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Why 'pan-Africanist' influencers pushed rumours of a coup
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Africa: African Women Leaders Call for Reformed Global Finance Through Inclusive Economic Justice
[AWLN] Seville, Spain -- On the margins of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) convened a powerful High-Level Side Event titled: ''Bridging the Global Financing Gap: African Women's Leadership for Economic Justice and Effective Implementation of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030.''
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Liberia: House of Representatives Summons LAC for Public Hearing On Concession Compliance
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The House of Representatives has summoned the management of the Liberia Agricultural Company (LAC) to appear before a public hearing scheduled for Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the 1st Floor Conference Room of the Capitol Building.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Namibia in Action At Telkom Netball Tournament
[New Era] Namibia's U/17 and U/18 netball teams will take to the courts today as action continues at the ongoing Telkom All Ages Netball Tournament in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Namibia Urges Global Action On Food Security
[New Era] Namibia has called on all Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) member states to implement the recommendations of the State of Food and Agriculture Report, localise the Pact for the Future, and prioritise improving food security while building more sustainable agri-food systems.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Namibia's Growing Drug Crisis
[New Era] Oshakati -- Namibia's drug crisis continues to deepen, with over N$160.6 million worth of dagga confiscated by law enforcement between January 2023 and July 2024.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Kisumu Orders Livestock Quarantine Over Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- A quarantine notice has been issued within Kisumu County following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigerian Brewery Stocks Surge in 2025 As Profits Return
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Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Nairobi Bourse Welcomes First New Listing Since 2020 With Skol
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Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria's GTCO to List On London Stock Exchange Amid $100m Offering
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Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Apiwe Helps Young Brewers Take Over the Beer World
[Scrolla] Apiwe is the first black woman in South Africa to own a craft beer company and runs a training school for new brewers. Her beer brand, Tolokazi, uses African ingredients like rooibos and marula and has won awards for its unique taste.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source: