NAIROBI— Six people have been killed and homes torched in an attack Monday by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region that borders Somalia, a local government official said. “I confirm that we had an attack suspected to be by Al-…
Continue ReadingKenyan authorities say they are pursuing suspected al-Shabab terrorists who killed six people early Monday in Lamu County, on the border with Somalia.Kenya’s Lamu County Commissioner Irungu Macharia says suspected al-Shabab militants attacked and kille…
Continue ReadingA community health service in Africa’s largest urban slum is helping poor people get affordable emergency services during the COVID pandemic.The Kibera community emergency response team in Nairobi is offering a $1 monthly fee for access to emergency se…
Continue ReadingOfficials in Botswana on Monday announced President Mokgweetsi Masisi is isolating at his official residence after testing positive for the coronavirus.Botswana government spokesperson John Dipowe said Masisi received the result after routine testing.”…
Continue ReadingThe Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will open two more sluice gates this morning at the Vaal Dam. This implies a total of four gates will be open. This decision has been taken as the DWS continues to monitor the high inflows impacting on the I…
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