At least five people were killed in clashes with the police that erupted after lawmakers approved tax increases that critics said would drive up the cost of living for millions.
Author: Abdi Latif Dahir and Declan Walsh
Hospitals and Aid Groups Become Targets as Sudan Fighting Intensifies
Civilians are caught in the cross-fire, and two rival generals vying for power made it clear their forces had no intention of standing down.
‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Paul Rusesabagina, to Be Released From Prison
Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and jailed. In a deal brokered by the U.S., he is to be set free.
Kenya’s Supreme Court Upholds Presidential Election Results
In a sweeping rejection of claims that the Aug. 9 vote had been rigged, the court confirmed Vice President William Ruto as the country’s fifth president.
Here’s how Kenyan elections work.
The electoral commission has one week to declare the results of the vote.
‘They Lied.’ Inside the Frantic Days Leading to Sudan’s Coup
The American envoy, Jeffrey Feltman, was given assurances that seemed to head off a military takeover. Hours later, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan made his move.
As Ethiopia Fights in Tigray Region, a Crackdown on Journalists
Authorities have detained journalists without charges and revoked the accreditation of a reporter for The New York Times.