Mohammed Yusuf

Burundians to Vote on Changes to Constitution

Ruling party says 'yes' vote would eradicate vestiges of colonialism; opposition says changes would extend president's stay in office

Burundi Gears Up for Constitutional Referendum

Burundi will hold countrywide vote May 17; among issues on ballot - extension of President Pierre Nkurunziza's term to 2034

Campaigning Underway in Burundi Ahead of Referendum

Critics say the aim of proposed constitutional changes is to extend the president's term in office and allow him to run two more times

Protesters Lie Low in Tanzania for Fear of Police

Authorities pledge to beat 'like stray dogs' anyone defying the government ban on nationwide protests planned for Thursday

Tanzania Moves to Regulate Online Content

Authorities have given bloggers and others running online platforms two weeks to register or face possible fines and jail time

Kenya Electoral Body in Turmoil After 3 Commissioners Resign

Commission now lacks a quorum to conduct business

Little Change Expected in Ethiopia Despite PM Resignation

Opposition figures say the resignation reflects change within the ruling party that might have negative consequences, such as declaring a state of emergency

Kenya Court Rules Deportation of Key Opposition Figure Illegal

Judge ordered the government to present the passport of Miguna, who was deported following treason charges, within seven days

'Black Panther' Movie is Source of Pride for Kenya

Mohamad Yusuf traveled to Kisumu, lead actress Lupita Nyong'o's family's hometown, for the movie premiere

'Black Panther' Movie Source of Pride for Kenya, Actress Lupita Nyongo

One of 2018's most hotly anticipated new films premiered for African audiences this week in the Kenyan hometown of one of the film's stars, actress Lupita Nyong'o. Based on a Marvel superhero comic, Black Panther is set in a fictional, futuristic African nation. As Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from the Kisumu premiere, audience members praised the film for its fresh take on the continent.

Kenyan Lawyers Wear Yellow Ribbons to Protest Court Actions

As lawyers accused the government of disobeying court orders, the ruling party retorted that some judges might have their loyalties mixed up

Report: Politically Motivated Killings, Arrests on Rise in Burundi

Country votes on May on constitutional changes that could keep president in office

Tensions High in Kenya Amid Media Ban, Opposition Arrest

Country's three largest broadcasters, cut off as they prepared to cover Odinga's swear-in event, remained off the air for a fourth day Friday despite a high court ruling to lift the ban

Kenya's High Court Orders Government to Reopen Country's Top 3 TV Outlets

Stations had been ordered closed after broadcasting images of Tuesday’s mock inauguration of opposition leader Raila Odinga

Kenyan Government Warns of Arrests Over Odinga's ‘Inauguration’

Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i says Raila Odinga’s inauguration was, in his words, 'a well-choreographed attempt to subvert or overthrow' the government

Media Blackout in Kenya as Odinga Takes Oath as ‘People’s President’

Aid Agencies on Alert in Somalia Amid Low Rainfall

More than a third of the population is in need of food assistance, and that number could grow in coming months

Kenya Opposition to 'Inaugurate' Odinga Despite Election Loss

The coalition insists that the opposition leader won August 2017 poll

Melinda Gates Launches Initiative to Reduce Poverty With New Technology

International commission aims to spark new thinking for developing countries

Tanzania to Crack Down on Ships With Suspicious Cargo

Move follows seizure of vessel with explosives on board; Tanzania one of seven countries being investigated for allegedly violating arms embargo against North Korea