Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters Rallies to mark 35th anniversary of pro-democracy uprising have turned into calls for President William Ruto to resign. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025
Police fire tear gas on crowds protesting Kenya blogger’s death in custody Protests take place almost a year after several killed and seized by Kenyan police in finance bill protests. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Rwanda-backed M23 fighters resume attacks in DR Congo after two-day pause Fighters continue advancing on South Kivu province despite ceasefire calls from regional leaders. Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2025
Protesters attack French, US, Rwandan embassies in DRC Demonstrators attack embassies of France, Belgium, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and the United States in Kinshasa. Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025
Mortgage approvals to home buyers reach highest level since summer 2022 Re-mortgaging also ticked up for the third month in a row in October, the Bank of England said. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024
Mozambique police fire tear gas at protesters denouncing ‘rigged’ election Nation rocked by violence since October 9 vote, won by Frelimo party that has been in power for almost 50 years. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024
Annual house price growth accelerated in August ‘showing market holding strong’ The 2.8% rise represented the sixth month in a row of annual price increases, following eight months of annual decreases. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024
Kenya police fire tear gas as protesters call for Ruto to quit Hundreds of demonstrators take to the streets in Nairobi and other cities to demand president’s resignation. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2024
Kenya’s Ruto dismisses almost entire cabinet after nationwide protests The president’s decision comes after weeks of protests forced him to abandon proposed tax hikes. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2024
Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes Parliament debates controversial but watered-down finance bill that many fear will up cost of living. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2024
Sudan one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’, UN warns The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2024
UN troops kill eight civilians in DRC convoy attack: Governor Convoy was firing ‘warning shots’ which also wounded 28 people in North Kivu province, UN mission MONUSCO says. Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2023
Pope slams foreign plundering of Africa as he arrives in DR Congo The 86-year-old Francis says a ‘forgotten genocide’ is under way in DRC as he begins his trip to two African nations. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023
Killing of Pakistani journalist Sharif in Kenya ‘planned’: Report Pakistani investigators say veteran journalist Arshad Sharif’s killing was a ‘planned assassination’. Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2022 M23 says ready to ‘withdraw’ in eastern DRC, yet clashes reported The armed group, which was absent from peace talks, has requested meeting with regional mediators over conflict.
Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022 DRC fighting resumes, M23 say ceasefire deal doesn’t affect them Congolese government has rejected any direct talks with M23, while the armed group says it has no plans to withdraw.
Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022 African leaders agree on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DRC Regional African leaders, including from Rwanda and DRC, agree on the cessation of hostilities from Friday.
Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2022 Rwanda agrees on ‘immediate ceasefire’ in eastern DR Congo Kenya’s former president and Rwanda’s leader agree on need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from eastern DRC.
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022 Thousands displaced as M23 rebels near key DRC city of Goma Fighting between the M23 and the DRC army has led to a looming humanitarian crisis as thousands have been displaced.
Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022 East Africa bloc announces peace talks for eastern DRC The announcement came as Congolese troops clashed anew with the M23 north of the city of Goma in the volatile east.