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The Kenyan government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were set to meet in February to finalize a governance strategy aimed at combating systemic corruption. This corruption is seen as a significant factor hindering economic growth within Kenya. The IMF has reportedly emphasized the need for a credible anti-corruption plan from the Kenyan government as […]
The African Union (AU) has designated “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063” as the theme for 2026. This shift highlights a growing recognition of the critical link between natural resource management, particularly water, and Africa’s overall development trajectory. The Water Challenge and Broader Implications Africa possesses […]
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Palestine, recently faced a campaign of disinformation and criticism following a presentation she gave in Doha, Qatar. The controversy stemmed from a doctored video circulating online that misrepresented her remarks regarding the situation in Gaza and international law. The Presentation and Subsequent Editing On February […]
Kenya’s efforts to develop a sustainable and resource-efficient economy are encountering challenges due to a reduction in funding from global development partners. This shift impacts grants and concessional financing previously used to support climate and waste management initiatives. Venkat Kotamaraju, Partner & Director (Circular Economy and Climate Solutions) at Intellecap Advisory Services, has cautioned that […]
A new scientific review indicates that climate change and rapid population growth pose a significant threat to food security in East Africa. The study focuses particularly on Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, projecting potential challenges in meeting future food demands. Researchers have identified a convergence of factors, including rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and increasing populations, […]
In May 2025, the China Global South Initiative, a collaboration between the Keough School of Global Affairs and the Atlantic Council Global China Hub, convened a group of twenty-two African environmental experts at the Peduase Valley Resort in Ghana for a three-day workshop on China’s environmental impact in West Africa. This workshop, supported by the […]
A group protested at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18, objecting to the fact that the head of a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office also serves as a pastor. The protest drew condemnation from various officials and religious leaders. Indictments and Legal Concerns CNN’s Don Lemon and independent […]
Women’s rights activists held a demonstration in Latvia on Wednesday to protest the country’s potential withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. The demonstration involved activists taping their mouths shut and sitting in front of a table marked with handprints. The protest follows a recent decision […]
OkayAfrica shares news updates across the continent, covering culture, politics, and more. For more in-depth stories, visit their News page. WFP Warns Somalia Food Aid Could Stop by April Without New Funding The United Nations World Food Programme cautions that life-saving food and nutrition support in Somalia could be halted by April if new funding […]
A court has ruled against Buzeki Enterprises in a debt dispute with I&M Bank. The case stemmed from a business transaction involving the purchase of trucks and trailers. Background of the Dispute Buzeki Enterprises agreed to purchase over 100 trucks and trailers from RT (East Africa) Ltd. and issued promissory notes totaling Sh864.7 million to […]