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As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
As world leaders discuss the future of efforts to wrangle the gangs strangling Haiti, Haitians are expressing hopelessness over an international response to the tide of violence.
Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers and plug labor market gaps
German and Kenyan officials have signed an agreement to promote the recruitment of skilled Kenyan workers who can fill gaps in Germanyโs labor market, and to facilitate the repatriation of Kenyans who donโt have the right to stay in Germany.
'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement
The National Book Foundation has awarded Barbara Kingsolver a medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (DCAL), which has previously been given to Toni Morrison, Philip Roth and Joan Didion among others.
Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests
Kenyaโs new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts.
White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
The White Houseโs executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of serving meals and state dinners to five different presidents and their families.
Kenya's turmoil widens as anti-government protesters clash with emerging pro-government group
Anti-government protesters in Kenyaโs capital have clashed with an emerging pro-government group as weeks of turmoil continue.
Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests over taxation, poor governance
Kenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests over high taxes and poor governance.
Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streets
Police in Kenyaโs capital have hurled tear gas to break up anti-tax protesters who have continued to gather despite President William Rutoโs repudiation of unpopular tax legislation that prompted deadly unrest earlier in the week.
Kenya's president says he won't sign the finance bill that led protesters to storm the parliament
Kenya's president says he wonโt sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes that prompted thousands of protesters to storm the parliament on Tuesday.
Here's what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president's resignation
Kenyaโs president came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself as a โhustlerโ and vowing relief from economic pain.
Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest
Thousands of protesters stormed Kenyaโs parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing fire from police.
More than 200 arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes in finance bill
Hundreds of protesters have been arrested in Kenyan capital Nairobi in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.
G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing muscles
U.S. President Joe Biden says the agreement to tap into the windfall profits on frozen Russian assets held in Europe would put that money to work for Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power.
US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at a major defense conference in Singapore next week.
Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from 40% now.
White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power
Thursdayโs White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered hundreds of guests some stunning D.
Here's what's cooking for the three-course state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya
The menu for the state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya starts with a chilled tomato soup and ends with a white chocolate basket of fruit.
Biden thanks Kenya's Ruto for sending police to Haiti and defends keeping US forces from the mission
President Joe Biden has offered his deep appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for the coming deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police forces to help quell gang violence in Haiti.
Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti
President Joe Biden has welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House to kick off a three-day state visit.
South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups have signed a โcommitment declarationโ for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy.
Poor Kenyans feel devastated by floods and brutalized by the government's response
Winnie Makinda says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan governmentโs response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital of Nairobi.
Anguish as Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers $75 in aid
Kenyaโs government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains.
Kenyans in flood-prone areas are ordered to evacuate or will be moved by force as death toll rises
Rain-swollen water levels at two Kenyan hydroelectric dams are at โhistoric highsโ and people downstream are being told to move away.
Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum is given a state funeral
Kenya's world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has been given a state funeral as many urged the government to do more to protect the countryโs famous athletes.
Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
President Joe Biden plans to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in May, hosting a state visit after reneging on his promise to visit Africa last year.
Kenya's president blames corruption and incompetence for huge fireball that hurt hundreds in Nairobi
Kenya's president says corruption and officials' incompetence allowed a liquid petroleum plant to operate in one of Nairobi's most crowded residential neighborhoods, where its explosion and fire killed three people and injured more than 280 others.
Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment
People across Haiti are wondering what awaits them after a court in Kenya blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country.
Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debt
The Kenyan High Court has struck out key clauses of a contentious finance law that has been blamed for significantly raising taxes and the cost of living in East Africaโs largest economy.
Kenya raises alarm as flooding death toll rises to 76, with thousands marooned by worsening rains
Kenya's government is urging people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc across East Africa.
Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya's capital
Efforts to create a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing at a meeting where participants are discussing the treaty's draft language for the first time.
King Charles III meets in private with the family of the Kenyan rebel leader hanged by the British
King Charles III has held a private meeting with the family of the executed leader of the Kenyan rebellion against British colonial rule.
In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violence
King Charles III has expressed โgreatest sorrow and the deepest regretโ for the โabhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violenceโ committed against Kenyans as they sought independence.
King Charles III seeks to look ahead in a visit to Kenya. But he'll have history to contend with
King Charles III wants to look to the future when his four-day state visit to Kenya starts on Tuesday.
IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change
Most of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture.
Kenyan opposition lawmakers say the Haiti peacekeeping mission must be approved by parliament
Kenyan lawmakers say that parliamentary approval is required before the deployment of police to the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti to combat gang violence that was approved by the U.N. Security Council this week.
UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs
The U.N. Security Council has voted to send a multinational force led by Kenya to Haiti to help combat violent gangs in the troubled country.
At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined
At the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, African leaders are relaying a unanimous message, that their continent of more than 1.3 billion people is done being a โvictimโ of a post-world war order and must be recognized and partnered with as a global power in itself.
Kenya's president is committing his country to lead a multinational force to Haiti to combat gangs
Kenyaโs president is committing his country to lead a multinational force in Haiti to combat gang warfare, even as residents of both countries question the plan being pushed by Washington.
UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
Itโs Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York.
In San Francisco, Kenya's president woos American tech companies despite increasing taxes at home
Kenyaโs president is wooing American tech companies, promising a business-friendly environment โ even though he has raised taxes on businesses at home.
Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay off
The host of the first Africa Climate Summit says climate change is โrelentlessly eating awayโ at Africaโs economic progress and itโs time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax on polluters.
The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financing
The first African Climate Summit is opening with heads of state and others asserting a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even though they contribute to it the least.
Kenya police are told not to report deaths during protests. A watchdog says they killed 6 this week
Police in Kenya say they have been ordered not to report deaths amid demonstrations against the rising cost of living.
Police in Kenya open fire amid protests against new taxes. At least 2 are killed and 26 wounded
Police in Kenya have opened fire amid protests calling for the government of President William Ruto to lower the cost of living.
Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge
Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians.
Police say officers kill at least 6 as Kenyans protest rising costs, and 50 children are tear-gassed
A police official says officers have killed at least six people during new protests in Kenya against the rising cost of living.
UN says raging conflict in Sudan has displaced over 3 million people. UK sanctions warring sides
The U.N. says the conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3 million people from their homes.
Iran's leader, visiting Africa, attacks Western support for homosexuality as among 'dirtiest' things
Iranโs president on a rare visit to Africa has sharply criticized Western nationsโ support for homosexuality as โone of the dirtiest things which have been done in human history.โ.
Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living
Kenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are even unpopular with supporters of the president who once vowed to reduce the cost of living.
Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations planned
Authorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300.
Kenyan cult deaths at 73, president likens them to terrorism
Kenyaโs president says the starvation deaths of dozens of followers of a pastor are akin to the results of terrorist acts, as the new death toll has rises to 73.
Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on life
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has denounced the point-blank firing of a tear gas canister at local journalists during his latest anti-government protest as a โprimitive act of intolerance.โ.
Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warning
Kenyaโs opposition leader Raila Odinga has led thousands of protesters in a third round of anti-government demonstrations as the interior ministry in charge of police has warned that no more violent protests will be tolerated.
Anti-government protests in Kenya hit Nairobi for 2nd week
Thousands of anti-government protesters marched on the streets of Kenyaโs capital, Nairobi, on Monday despite the governmentโs declaration that the protests are illegal.
Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests
At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in ongoing protests in Kenyaโs capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought
With the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed rainy season in the east and Horn of Africa, Kenyaโs president is hoping the heavens will finally open with the help of a national day of mass prayer on Tuesday.
Eritrean leader dismisses as 'fantasy' alleged Tigray abuses
Eritreaโs president in rare public comments has dismissed as โa fantasyโ allegations that his countryโs forces carried out rape, looting and other abuses in the war in neighboring Ethiopiaโs Tigray region.
Talks begin on disarmament of rebel groups in eastern Congo
The third round of Congo peace talks facilitated by the East Africa regional bloc has begun in Kenyaโs capital, Nairobi, with a plan to discuss reforms that will facilitate disarmament of rebel groups.
Kenya's president dismisses suggestions of unlimited terms
Kenyan President William Ruto urged lawmakers not to remove presidential terms limits from the countryโs constitution, dismissing comments by a legislator that there should be no such limits on a capable leader.
Kenya to spend $37 million on sending forces to Congo
Kenyaโs parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in eastern Congo amid questions about the $37 million cost for the first six months of the mission.
Kenya deploys hundreds to regional force in eastern Congo
Kenya is sending more than 900 military personnel to eastern Congo to join a new regional force trying to calm deadly tensions fueled by armed groups that have led to a diplomatic crisis between Congo and neighboring Rwanda.
Uganda's president fires military son after offensive tweets
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni fired his son as commander of the infantry forces Tuesday after the son tweeted an unprovoked threat to capture the capital of neighboring Kenya, drawing widespread concern in East Africa.
Kenyan lawyer in ICC case linked to new president found dead
Police say a Kenyan lawyer facing charges at the International Criminal Court of bribing and threatening prosecution witnesses in a past ICC case against Kenyaโs recently elected president has been found dead.
Kenyaโs new president promises ambitious climate plan
Kenyaโs newly elected president William Ruto said that climate change will be key to the governmentโs agenda and made an ambitious pledge to ramp up clean energy and phase out fossil fuels for electricity by 2030.
Kenya's Supreme Court upholds Ruto's narrow presidential win
Kenyaโs Supreme Court has unanimously rejected challenges to the official results of the presidential election and upheld Deputy President William Rutoโs win.
Ethiopia calls WHO chief's comments on Tigray "unethical"
Ethiopiaโs government is criticizing as โunethicalโ the statement by the World Health Organizationโs director-general that the crisis in the countryโs Tigray region is โthe worst disaster on Earthโ and his assertion that the lack of global attention is due to Tigrayansโ โcolor of the skin.โ.
US senator urges Kenyan president to aid peaceful transition
A visiting U.S. senator says he has encouraged Kenyaโs outgoing president to participate in a โpeaceful transition of powerโ amid the latest election crisis in East Africaโs most stable democracy.
Kenya's president-elect will 'engage' in any court challenge
Kenyan president-elect William Ruto says that if thereโs a court challenge to the election results, โwe will engage in thoseโ as the country awaits a likely petition from losing candidate Raila Odinga.
Kenya's Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos
After last-minute chaos that could foreshadow a court challenge, Kenyaโs electoral commission chairman has declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the close presidential election over five-time contender Raila Odinga.
Brief scuffles slow tallying in Kenya's close election
Kenyaโs peaceful presidential election saw a brief disruption when riot police responded to scuffles at the national ballot tallying center amid tensions over the close results.
Anxiety rises over claims in Kenya's close presidential vote
Human rights groups are warning anxious Kenyans over โrising levels of false or misleading information being shared on social mediaโ as the country awaits the results of a close presidential election.
Kenya's election rips open scars of inequality, corruption
In the shadow of a thousand-dollar campaign billboard, one of many across Kenyaโs capital, street vendors struggle to make even 200 shillings ($1.68) a day and often pocket none.
Kenyan lawyer goes on ICC trial in witness tampering case
A Kenyan lawyer has gone on trial at the International Criminal Court charged with bribing and threatening prosecution witnesses so that they would withdraw their statements in a case that ultimately collapsed amid widespread witness interference.
British lawyer Karim Khan elected next ICC prosecutor
-FILE- In this Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, file photo the sun bounces off the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)THE HAGUE โ More than 120 countries elected British lawyer Karim Khan on Friday as the next prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, one of the toughest jobs in international law because the tribunal seeks justice for the worldโs worst atrocities -- war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Khan, who has specialized in international criminal law and international human rights law, was widely seen as the favorite to get the job. He has worked as a prosecutor at the tribunal prosecuting war crimes in former Yugoslavia and crimes against humanity and genocide in Rwanda. Khan is no stranger to the International Criminal Court, known as the ICC, having acted as a defense lawyer for Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto and persuading judges to throw out prosecution charges against his client.