Kenya force deployed to Haiti to tackle gang violence
“Honoured to see off the first batch of the contingent of the National Police Service officers who are part of the historic United Nations Mission to Haiti,” Kindiki said in …
William Ruto
G7 backs deal to use US$50 billion from Russian assets for Ukraine, seeks to counter China
“Good news from the G7: another US$50 billion for Ukraine,” German Finance Minister Christian Lindner wrote on X. “We are using interest from frozen assets for this – a smart …
Kenya holds public hearings into alleged abuses by British troops
Agnes Wanjiru’s family filed a lawsuit in Kenya over the 21-year-old’s death, but progress has been sluggish, with hearings repeatedly postponed. The case is now due to be heard on …
US missionary couple Davy and Natalie Lloyd killed by gang in Haiti
A US couple were among three missionaries shot and killed by a gang outside a church in the Haitian capital, which has endured months of extreme violence with deadly assaults …
Biden woos Kenya’s Ruto with major ally status, lavish state dinner
“Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand,” Biden said. Kenya’s President William Ruto speaks before offering a toast. Photo: AP For his part, …
US at G7 to keep pressing China to halt its Russia military support, seeking Ukraine war stoppage
The US treasury chief has sought to maintain the Biden administration’s collaboration with American financial institutions, highlighting the potential sanctions for entities that supply Russia’s military-industrial complex. China’s engagement with …
Haiti crisis: transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital ‘hostage’
Regine Abraham, a non-voting council member, thanked Haiti’s security forces and international mediators, and said the council would focus on security, a national consultation on constitutional reform, preparing for elections, …
Climate Finance Lags While Africa Gets Walloped By Floods And Heat
NAIROBI, KENYA – SEPTEMBER 4: US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry speaks during the … [+] 1st Africa climate summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi, …