Kenya’s Supreme Court has annulled the result of last month’s presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new one within 60 days. #BREAKING #Kenya court says irregularities compromised 'integrity of entire presidential election' — AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 1, 2017 The election commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner by a margin of…
Category: East Africa
Lifting state of emergency in Ethiopia
The lifting of the State of Emergency, which was established ten months ago following violent protests throughout the country, by the Ethiopian Parliament is a step in the right direction, particularly in the run-up to the 2018 local elections, European External Action Service (EEAS) statement says. Statement by the Spokesperson on the lifting of the State…
Facebook au Kenya contre “fake news”
Facebook a mis à la disposition des Kényans cette semaine un outil pour aider les utilisateurs à repérer les “fake news”, à quelques jours des élections générales dans le pays. Les Kényans sont appelés à se rendre aux urnes mardi pour élire leur président, leurs députés, sénateurs, gouverneurs et représentants aux assemblées locales. Le président…
EU laments victims of Somalia attacks
The EU expresses its condolences to all the victims and their families. Terrorist attacks against civilians in Mogadishu andon the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) are another attempt to undermine Somalia’s determined course towards a stable and secure country. (Photo: illustration). UPDF spokesperson Karemire confirms that 12 UPDF soldiers died in an ambush by…
Troika condemns violence in South Sudan
The members of the Troika – Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, – and the European Union condemn the continuing violence in South Sudan, especially the Government of South Sudan’s current offensive against SPLM-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) forces near Pagak, as well as ongoing road ambushes and attacks by the SPLM-IO. The Pagak offensive is a clear violation of the unilateral ceasefire…
Al-Shabaab strikes in Mogadishu
A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab militants on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu ended on the 15th of June, in the morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said. “The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces,” said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia’s security…
EU condolences to Somalians
“The EU extends its condolences to the families and friends of all those who lost loved ones and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured” says the statement of the European External Action Service. “These terrorist acts shall not deter the path to peace and security in Somalia.” “The European Union stands closely with…
EU observation mission to Kenya
In response to an invitation by the Kenyan authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Kenya to observe the general elections scheduled for 8 August. Former EU EOM recommendations have played a role in promoting political dialogue and the consolidation of democracy in Kenya. Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the…
Kenya opens Mombasa-Nairobi railway
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has inaugurated a major new railway between the port city of Mombasa and the capital, Nairobi. Kenya is now betting on a new Chinese-built route to cement its position as the gateway to East Africa. pic.twitter.com/tZiMhUaJfR — AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 31, 2017 President Uhuru Kenyatta said during the launch…
Mogherini grants €200 million to Somalia
“Somalia’s future matters to Europe and our support matters to Somalia,” Mogherini said. “The €200 million we have announced today strengthens the EU’s leading role in supporting the country’s development, stability and security. We already play a major role for peace in the country through the three active missions in the country as well as…
AFRICA DIPLOMATIC 