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Ecuadorian intelligence chief dies in Kenyan helicopter crash

A helicopter operated by a private charter service crashed in Samburu County, Kenya, on Friday, killing all six people on board, including Ecuador’s head o

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Somali airline to resume flights in October, first to neighbor

The Federal Government of Somalia announced this week that it will resume domestic and international flight operations for Somali Airlines next month, endi

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Step into Kenya, the ancient coastal crossroads where Africa first met the world.

Nestled in Eastern Africa and bordered by the sparkling Indian Ocean between Somalia and Tanzania, Kenya is a land of striking geographical and cultural co

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Kenyan Wild Tomatoes Found to Contain Toxic Blue Metal Substance Killing Elephants

A preliminary report released by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) suggests that possible contamination with blue metal chemical substances in tomatoes may be b

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Kenyan Court Rejects Rastafarian Plea to Legalize Marijuana, Citing Public Interest

The High Court of Kenya recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by members of the Rastafari movement, who argued that the use of cannabis is central to their re

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Kenyan Athlete Smashes Men’s 1,000-Meter World Record in Stunning Performance

Kenyan middle-distance runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi has broken the men’s 1000-meter world record at the Herculis EBS Diamond League meeting in Monaco, clocking

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Uganda's Military Shuts Down Media Outlets, Sparking Concerns Over Press Freedom.

Uganda's military has surrounded the offices of the National Media Group in the capital city of Kampala, following a directive from military leader Museven

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Kenya Cancels Visas of Taiwanese Scientists, Sparking Cross-Strait Tensions

Recently, Taiwan claimed that the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs revoked the visa issued to Taiwanese scientists, preventing them from attending the "O

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Uganda Reports Two New Ebola Cases, Bringing Total to Nine

The Ugandan health authorities recently reported two new cases of Ebola in the country's capital, Kampala, bringing Uganda's total number of Ebola cases to

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Deadly Clashes Break Out in Somalia, Leaving at Least Eight People Killed.

Violent clashes have recently occurred in Somalia, resulting in the deaths of at least eight individuals in a confrontation between supporters of Somalia's

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Uganda Closes Border with Congo to Prevent Ebola Virus Spread.

Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and implemented isolation and health screening measures as a result of Ebola

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