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Kenyan Police clash with protesters as anti-government demonstrations continue

Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, witnessed renewed anti-government protests on Thursday, with police using tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the city center. The “Nane Nane” march, named after the August 8 date (Eight Eight in Swahili), follows weeks of similar pro-reform protests that have already led to significant concessions from President William Ruto’s government. The demonstrations, […]

Ethiopia awards Pan-African Prize to late King Hassan II for his dedication to African emancipation, Pan-Africanism

Ethiopia has awarded a Pan-African prize to late King Hassan II of Morocco in recognition of his contributions to the establishment of the African Union and his dedication to the emancipation of Africa and to Pan-Africanism. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed presented the award to the speaker of the Moroccan House of Representative on Tuesday […]

‘Mohammed al-Amoudi freed from detention’- Ethiopian PM

Saudi billionaire Mohammed al-Amoudi who has assets in Morocco and Ethiopia has been released from detention in the Saudi kingdom where he had been held since Nov. 2017 as part of the controversial crackdown on corruption. Ethiopian Prime Minister confirmed on Twitter Sunday the Ethiopian-born billionaire and businessman has been released. “We wish Mohammed al-Amoudi […]