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We found 2.9-million-year-old stone tools used to butcher ancient hippos – but likely not by our ancestors

On the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya, a short valley extends south towards the looming Mount Homa. From it have emerged some of the oldest-known stone tools used to butcher large animals, as well as the oldest remains of one of our early cousins, Paranthropus – a genus we…

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Stone Age discovery fuels mystery of who made early tools

Stone Age discovery fuels mystery of who made early tools

A site in Kenya has yielded some of the oldest stone tools ever found — and fueled a mystery of who used them

The Independent UK

2.9-million-year-old butchery site in Kenya suggests humans perhaps weren't first to use crafted stone tools

2.9-million-year-old butchery site in Kenya suggests humans perhaps weren't first to use crafted stone tools

The discovery of fossils of 2.9-million-year-old butchered hippopotamus surrounded by crafted stone tools in Kenya suggests early humans may not have been the first species to use tools.

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Eritrean leader dismisses as 'fantasy' alleged Tigray abuses

Eritrea’s president in rare public comments has dismissed as “a fantasy” allegations that his country’s forces carried out rape, looting and other abuses in the war in neighboring Ethiopia’s Tigray region

The Independent UK

Kenya's president wants taxes to replace foreign debt – seven ways to get there

In the run-up to Kenya’s 2022 polls, economic issues, particularly public debt and joblessness, took centre stage. The Kenya Kwanza team led by William Ruto suggested that Kenya had over-borrowed, a habit they pledged to stop. Ruto’s rivals defended the debt, insisting investment in infrastructure would spur economic growth.

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Housemate denies murder of Kenyan LGBTQ activist

The housemate of Kenyan model, designer and LGBTQ rights campaigner Edwin Chiloba, whose body was found in a metal box last month, denied the charge of murder on Wednesday.

High-profile lawsuit against Meta can be heard in Kenya, Nairobi court rules

Decision on case of ex-Facebook moderator, who claims the work left him with PTSD, hailed as win for accountability of big tech in Africa

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China's demand for Africa's donkeys is rising. Why it's time to control the trade

China's demand for Africa's donkeys is rising. Why it's time to control the trade

In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products.…

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Kenyan court sentences police officer to death for triple murder

Kenyan court sentences police officer to death for triple murder

Three other accused will serve sentences of up to 30 years over deaths of Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri, in case that sparked national protests

The Guardian - UK

Kenyan policemen get sentences for murder of human rights lawyer

Kenyan policemen get sentences for murder of human rights lawyer

The murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani set off protests in Kenya, where police are often accused of brutality.

Former Kenyan policeman sentenced to death for murder

Former Kenyan policeman sentenced to death for murder

A Kenyan former policeman has been sentenced to death for the murder of a human rights lawyer, his client and a taxi driver

The Independent UK

Kenyan policemen handed heavy sentences for killing of human rights lawyer

Kenyan policemen handed heavy sentences for killing of human rights lawyer

A Kenyan court on Friday handed decades-long prison sentences to three police officers and their civilian informant for the 2016 murder of human rights lawyer Willie Kimani.

The body choosing Kenya's election commission is being overhauled – how this could strengthen democracy

The body choosing Kenya's election commission is being overhauled – how this could strengthen democracy

Kenya has new rules for choosing the people who run its elections.

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Regional heads plan joint push against al-Shabab in Somalia

Regional heads plan joint push against al-Shabab in Somalia

The leaders of Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to organize a joint “search and destroy” military campaign against the Somali al-Shabab Islamic militant group that has carried out attacks in the region

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Somalia's neighbours to launch new operations against al Shabaab militants

Top leaders of Djibouti, Ethiopia and Kenya on Wednesday agreed to begin "search and destroy" operations to push al Shabaab militants out of neighbouring Somalia.

Somalia hosts regional summit to discuss fighting al-Shabab

Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti are set to discuss a joint military offensive against the al-Qaeda affiliate.

A timeline of papal visits to Africa: From Paul VI to Francis

As Pope Francis visits the DRC and South Sudan, we take a look at previous papal voyages to the continent.

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George Magoha was a force for better education in Kenya. But he had his flaws

The death of former Kenyan education minister Professor George Magoha, 71, closes a vibrant chapter in education policymaking and leadership. It was a chapter marked by unmatched commitment to educational reforms, but equally coloured by controversy and missteps.

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Kenyan police: Murder of LGBTQ activist not hate crime

A suspect faces a murder charge in the killing of an LGBTQ activist in Kenya, with authorities dismissing activists' suggestions that it was a hate crime

Strike expands cross-border payments feature to the Philippines

The Jack Mallers-led company launched the feature in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana in December

Asharq Al-Awsat

Drought Threatens 22 Mln People in the Horn of Africa

From southern Ethiopia to northern Kenya and Somalia, around 22 million people are at risk of hunger as the worst drought in four decades grips the Horn of Africa. The overall figure has almost doubled from 13 million at the start of 2022, the UN's World Food Programme said in…

The Independent UK

Is there hope for a dying river in Kenya's growing capital?

As clean water runs short, one of Africa’s fastest growing cities is struggling to balance the needs of creating jobs and protecting the environment, and the population of over 4 million feels the strain

KLM ‘unrest’ travel warning for Kenya, Tanzania sparks anger

Kenyan and Tanzanian governments accuse the carrier of spreading ‘unfounded’ claims about purported ‘civil unrest’.

Evening Standard

William meets Earthshot Prize 2022 finalists at Windsor Great Park retreat

The Prince of Wales is the founder and president of the prize, which honours environmental pioneers

The Independent UK

William meets Earthshot Prize finalists at Windsor Great Park retreat

William is the founder and president of the prize, which honours environmental pioneers.

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