Africa

Mombasa county scrutinized over secret Ksh17 billion tender award

Mombasa County faces criticism from a human rights group for awarding a Ksh17 billion waste-to-energy tender to a Ghanaian conglomerate without public participation or assembly approval. The Centre for Litigation Trust has issued a seven-day ultimatum demanding transparency on the process. County assembly members have also questioned the lack of involvement in the decision.

Duale urges Islamic leaders to support online crime law

Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has urged Islamic leaders to support the new Online Crime Act, stating it aims to protect societal morals and children from harmful online content. Speaking at Jamia Mosque in Nairobi, he defended a section of the law recently suspended by the court.

Dutchman who assaulted girlfriend and officers in Diani to be detained 14 days

October 30, 2025 Njeri Mwangi

A 47-year-old Dutch national has been ordered detained for 14 more days to allow police to complete investigations into his case. He was arrested after assaulting his girlfriend and attacking officers at Diani Police Station. The court granted the prosecution's request to ensure the probe is not compromised.

Egyptian PM welcomes Kuwaiti counterpart at Cairo airport

October 30, 2025 Ahmed Hassan

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly welcomed his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Cairo International Airport on Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025. The Kuwaiti leader arrived heading a high-level delegation, and the two are set to co-chair an expanded meeting tomorrow to discuss mutual concerns. An official reception ceremony was held in the presence of Egyptian and Kuwaiti officials.

Reprisal attack on Katsina mosque leaves 50 dead

Gunmen attacked worshippers at a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, in August 2025, killing at least 50 people and abducting dozens. The incident occurred during morning prayers as a possible reprisal for an earlier ambush on bandits. Local authorities have reaffirmed support for community security initiatives amid rising banditry in north-western Nigeria.

Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to strengthen SA-Switzerland relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening trade and diplomatic relations with Switzerland during his historic state visit to Bern. The visit, the first by a democratic South African president, included bilateral talks and the signing of new cooperation agreements. Leaders highlighted shared values and opportunities for deeper collaboration.

Experts urge national framework for caregiving in Nigeria

Women leaders and experts have called for a national policy to professionalize caregiving during a media roundtable marking the International Day of Care and Support. They highlighted the undervalued role of care work in Nigeria's economy and its disproportionate burden on women. Investing in care systems could unlock economic growth and gender equality.

High court orders government to pay Nelson Havi KSh 5.2 million

Kenya's High Court has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Attorney General's office to pay lawyer Nelson Havi KSh 5.2 million. The payment stems from the violation of his constitutional rights during his arrest. This ruling underscores efforts to protect lawyers' rights in the country.