Efforts to resolve political crisis remain stalled, five months after President Pierre Nkurunziza won controversial re-election
After government security agencies accompanied by local leaders went to area and excavated 15 sites, Joseph Nkaisserry says there is no mass grave in Mandera county near Somali border
Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
Political violence in Bujumbura enters its eighth month as clashes between armed youth and security forces intensify, leaving 240 people dead since April
One bystander tells of being shot in the back by police; justice is rare, according to investigative group
The financial services firm, Alexander Forbes, says more than 40 percent of Kenyans cannot afford to retire and must continue working. The firm says another 40 percent rely on family for support. The survey paints a sad picture for of Kenya’s ability to care for its growing aging population. Mohammed Yusuf reports from Nairobi.
National Social Security covers most Kenyan workers retirement, but it has been plagued by corruption and management issues
Officials say 10 people were killed Tuesday - including journalist, his family and one policeman - during attempt to rescue kidnapped officers in Bujumbura
As it loses ground in Somalia, militant group increasingly launches attacks needing few fighters to make deadly impact, calls on Muslim youth in East Africa to use this strategy
Some researchers say Africans ignore unconventional sources of nutrition — potentially at their own peril
Four months after coup attempt, blackout still in force as frustrated population takes to social media trying to fill gap
Commission says in report that investigators were told of arbitrary arrests, detentions, beatings, waterboarding and electric shocks
Security forces launch operation in Boni Forest on Somali border to oust about 300 Islamist militants blamed for deadly attacks in Kenya
Week-long session designed to familiarize officials, enforcement officers with effective methods to stop traffickers
Backers of Deputy President William Ruto say government not supporting their man at International Criminal Court, where he is on trial for alleged crimes against humanity
US State Department urges Burundi to get weapons away from all militias, including ruling party's youth wing, Imbonerakure, to prevent further escalation of violence
Sholars from Sufi sect of Islam from Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Ethiopia, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo vow to fight extremist teachings and terrorist activities
Human rights group blames authorities for 'acts of torture and other ill-treatment against people arrested after protests' in new report
Nicholas Kay blasts effort by lawmakers to impeach President Mahmoud - says with 2016 election, al-Shabab militants still active
Some critics say bill as written would shield military finances from public scrutiny, and spending for all institutions must be open to inspection
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