The Moroccan police have arrested 20 people after violence broke out at a major urban music festival in Casablanca last weekend. the police however in a statement on Monday (03 October) denied allegations of sexual assaults committed during the festival that were shared on social networks, saying they had not received any complaints or reports. The 20 people arrested are… Read More

The Red Cross in Uganda says the country’s health system is taking strain as the number of cases of Ebola rise. The Ministry of Health says at least nine people have died now from the virus, including a doctor, and there is a total of 43 confirmed cases, since the outbreak was declared on 20 September. Ebola causes an acute,… Read More

An attack by Islamic extremist fighters Somali government headquarters on Monday has left 20 dead and 36 wounded. The Somalia-based al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack in Beledweyne, a town more than 300 kilometres north of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. “Heavy and disastrous explosions in Beledweyne district have killed people including government officials, civilians and soldiers”, said Bishar Hussein Jimale, Beledweyne Police… Read More

In a major policy shift, newly elected Kenyan President William Ruto’s government has authorised the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops and animal feeds, bringing an end to a 10-year ban. The announcement came as the country experiences its worst drought in 40 years. It’s estimated that at least 4 million people are going hungry in 23 counties, forcing… Read More

Somali authorities say a top leader of the al-Shabab extremist group has been killed in a joint operation by the Somali National Army and international partner forces. Abdullahi Nadir had a $3 million bounty on his head by the United States and the Somali government described him as “one of the most important members of al-Shabab.” He was killed Saturday… Read More

In a workshop in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, a group of artisans are turning discarded and dirty flip flops into beautiful artwork. They are part of the team at Ocean Sole, a social enterprise whose mission is to clean polluted beaches and provide careers to people in high-impact communities. Flip flops are worn around the world, and millions are produced… Read More