The small African nation has positioned itself as an altruistic partner of wealthier countries seeking to curb migration. But experts say Rwanda’s human rights record makes it no refuge for asylum seekers.
Author: Abdi Latif Dahir
Uganda Races to Contain a Deadly Ebola Outbreak
The outbreak was caused by the Sudan strain of the virus, which has no approved vaccine or drug treatment. Scientists are now rushing to begin clinical trials in the coming weeks.
Kenya Inaugurates William Ruto as President
As he took the reins of power, William Ruto promised to alleviate rising prices and strengthen the judiciary. But his team limited local television access, raising concern about press freedoms.
In Somalia, ‘Famine Is at the Door,’ U.N. Warns
A U.N. official stopped short of officially declaring a famine in the country. But some aid workers said that the threshold had already been reached.
Militants Attack Trucks Carrying Food Relief in Somalia
The attack in central Somalia comes even as the country faces a devastating drought that has left almost half its population hungry.
Shabab Attack on Somali Hotel Ends With 21 Dead, Officials Say
The assault was the most sustained and complex in the capital, Mogadishu, since a new president was elected in May. Officials said more than 100 were wounded.
Ethiopian Airlines Pilots Miss Landing After Reportedly Falling Asleep
The pilots reportedly could not be reached by air traffic control and were awakened by an onboard alarm. The airline said they had been suspended pending an investigation.
Militants Storm Hotel in Somalia, Leaving More Than 10 Dead
The attack was the first major outbreak of violence in Mogadishu, the country’s capital, since the election of a new president in May. The insurgent group Al Shabab claimed responsibility.
How Raila Odinga Lost His Stronghold, Then Kenya’s Presidency
In his fifth, and possibly last, bid for president, Raila Odinga failed to enthuse a crucial bloc of voters in his own backyard that would have catapulted him to the top job.
Who Is William Ruto, Kenya’s New President Elect?
Mr. Ruto grew up poor, tending his family’s livestock in a remote village. As a presidential candidate, he appealed to the “hustler nation” of disenfranchised strivers, saying he was once like them.