Suspected serial killer arrested after bodies discovered in Kenya quarry
Police said Collins Jumaisi confessed that he lured and killed 42 women, including his wife, and dumped their remains at a quarry.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Kenya flood toll rises to 181 as homes and roads are destroyed
Torrential rain and floods have destroyed homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the region.
Thu May 02 2024
Floods kill at least 42 in central Kenya; toll may rise after dam bursts
A dam burst in southern Kenya, sweeping away homes and vehicles after weeks of heavy rains and devastating flash floods.
Mon Apr 29 2024
2 dead, 222 injured in gas explosion in Kenya's capital
At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in a fire resulting from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital Nairobi.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell
The collapse in Ruaka, north west of Nairobi, was one of three buildings to fall within a week in the capital and its satellite towns.
Wed Nov 23 2022
"Hustler" Ruto becomes Kenya's fifth president after close election
Ruto must now confront an economic crisis, where food and fuel prices are surging, unemployment is high and public debt rising.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Kenyan wildlife authorities capture lion in residential area outside capital
Human settlements have long been encroaching on the Nairobi National Park, Africa's only game reserve within a capital city.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Tanzania arrests leader of main opposition party
The arrests followed the detention of dozens of other party members last week for holding a meeting without permission.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Almost 2.3 million people need aid in Ethiopia's Tigray: U.N. report
Ethiopia's own estimates of people in need of aid are even higher than UN figures.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Teenage pregnancies rise in parts of Kenya as lockdown shuts schools
Global lockdowns could lead to rising rates of adolescent pregnancy, NGOs working on reproductive health have warned.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Kenyan couple set off to motorbike around the world - but run into COVID
They got stuck in a low-priced hostel in the Nicaraguan capital Managua for four and a half months, before flying back to Nairobi.
Thu Oct 15 2020
'Massive poisonous shock': Scientists fear lasting impact from Mauritius oil spill
As the Indian Ocean island's residents scramble to mop up the oil slicks and clumps, they are seeing dead eels and fish floating in the water, as fuel-soaked seabirds limp onto shore.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Eleven dead in Kenya as post-election riots flare
The bodies of nine young men shot dead overnight in Nairobi's Mathare slum had been brought to the city morgue, a security official told Reuters.
Sat Aug 12 2017
UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie in Kenya, visits refugee girls
The Hollywood star visited at least 20 of girls in a safe house in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Man shot dead outside U.S. embassy after attacking Kenyan officer
The motive was not immediately clear, but no U.S. embassy personnel were involved in the incident.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024