Police and protesters engaged in running battles as opposition members march on electoral body offices in Nairobi
As world marks Press Freedom Day, rights group is calling on authorities to act and bring an end to attacks against journalists
Officials cite the need to consult more with government and its opponents and meantime, arrests, grenade attacks and assassinations continue
Police fired tear gas on opposition leaders and supporters marching Monday on the electoral commission to demand it be dissolved ahead of next year's election
More than 250 people arrested following attacks on foreigners in capital Lusaka; rising cost of living, other economic issues at heart of unrest, some say
President Ismail Omar Guelleh, in power since 1999, is widely expected to win another term though concerns have been raised about Djibouti's human rights situation in run-up to poll
Dismissal of charges against Deputy President Ruto could pit him against President Kenyatta next year, potentially reigniting old rivalries, violence
Proposed switch from clan-based formula to one-person, one-vote system would take place after August 2016 polling, implemented for 2020
Kenya on Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of the terror attack on Garissa University that killed 148 people, most of them students. Militant group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was payback for Kenya's military actions in Somalia. VOA's Mohammed Yusuf reports.
148 people were killed last year in al-Shabab attack on Garissa University in eastern Kenya
Kenya says it has heightened its response capabilities, but the region, and the continent, remain on high alert for further attacks
Kenyan wildlife official blames honking motorists, curious onlookers for animal’s aggressive behavior; escape is third within last month
Country sees first case in 25 years as patient who recently visited Angola died while receiving treatment, according to medical official
Push against militant group primarily needs to come from Kenya Defense Forces and Somali troops much more so than from West, experts say
Five African heads of state were in Burundi last week to push for end to crisis; outcome has been underwhelming for some
Analysts laud move but say all security sectors need to be involved, equipped to counter threat to win the war against al-Shabab
Uhuru Kenyatta announces plans to build separate prison for terrorist suspects during graduation ceremony for more than 2,000 new prison wardens
Six elephants have died in one week under unclear circumstances; some conservationists suspect animals were poisoned
Absent mediation, nation could see new new coup attempt, new guerrilla force or expanded government crackdown, International Crisis Group official has said
Men charged with trying to overthrow government in May; meanwhile, weekend violence in Bujumbura left dozens dead in worst attacks since failed coup
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