The Somali leader dropped his divisive bid to extend his term, and the country moved to mend fences with its neighbor Kenya, restoring diplomatic relations.
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Kenya Blocks Private Covid Vaccine Imports on Fear of Fakes
The move comes after private health facilities started administering Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, charging up to $70 for a shot.
Kenya Imposes Restrictions on Nairobi Region as Surge Builds
Several variants have been found in the country, but there is little data on whether they are playing a role in the rapid increase in infections and hospitalizations.
Kenyans Held for Weeks in Quarantine Were Told to Pay to Get Out
Hundreds in the East African nation were put in quarantine for breaking curfew or not wearing masks. That, some said, was just the start of their ordeal.
Kenya’s Longest-Serving Ruler Divides in Death, as in Life
Daniel arap Moi, Kenya’s second and longest-serving president, will be buried on Wednesday.
Kenya’s High Court Delays National Biometric ID Program
The biometric system was challenged in court over privacy concerns, and fears that it could exclude millions from accessing public services.
Death Toll Rises in Kenya Attack as Distraught Relatives Scramble
The dead now number at least 21, with six more bodies retrieved and a police officer succumbing to injuries. The victims include an American and a British national.
One African Nation Put the Brakes on Chinese Debt. But Not for Long.
Sierra Leone canceled a $300 million airport loan. Then its president changed his tone. Across the continent, Beijing’s money often proves irresistible.