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'Baba' Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan leader
'Baba' Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan leader
by  AFP

Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts, has never achieved his presidential ambitions. Born on January 7, 1945, Odinga spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.

Violent protests erupt in parts of Kenya over vote
Violent protests erupt in parts of Kenya over vote
by  AFP

Violent protests erupted in Raila Odinga's stronghold of Kisumu and parts of Nairobi after he lost his fifth bid for Kenya's presidency on Monday, with angry demonstrators alleging vote-rigging as police fired tear gas to disperse them. AFP correspondents reported that police fired live rounds as protests erupted in the Nairobi slum of Mathare where Odinga is popular.

Anger flares at slow response to deadly Cairo church fire
Anger flares at slow response to deadly Cairo church fire
by  AFP

Egyptians voiced outrage Monday over reports that firefighters and paramedics took over an hour to respond to a blaze that tore through a Coptic Christian church and killed 41 people. But many other Egyptians have also voiced outrage over the disaster in the now scorched Abu Sifin church, located in the greater Cairo neighbourhood of Imbaba west of the Nile River.

In Nigeria's capital, residents live in fear after attacks
In Nigeria's capital, residents live in fear after attacks
by  AFP

When gunmen bombed their way into Kuje prison freeing hundreds of inmates just 25 miles from Nigeria’s capital, Assumpta Mgbe who lives nearby huddled her children around her. Another key concern for residents are schools, a soft target for many gunmen across Nigeria.

S.Africa's Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
S.Africa's Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
by  AFP

South Africa's ex-leader Jacob Zuma on Monday asked a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered him back to jail to serve a sentence that had triggered protests and looting. His jailing sparked violent protests and looting in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal that spread to the financial hub Johannesburg in July, claiming over 350 lives and dealing a crippling blow to South Africa's economy.

Kenya moves closer to results of tight election race
Kenya moves closer to results of tight election race
by  AFP

Kenya was moving closer Monday to learning the outcome of its closely-fought presidential election after days of anxious waiting. Both men had on Sunday appealed for calm as the wait for the final results of the August 9 vote dragged on.

'Mind-blowing' England impress Procter ahead of South Africa series
'Mind-blowing' England impress Procter ahead of South Africa series
by  AFP

South Africa great Mike Procter hopes England's "mind-blowing" approach to Test cricket under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum is a sign of things to come as they prepare to face his native Proteas in a three-match series. Since opener Dean Elgar became captain of the Test side in March 2021, the Proteas have won seven out of nine matches.

I.Coast troops held in Mali charged
I.Coast troops held in Mali charged
by  AFP

Dozens of Ivorian soldiers held in Mali and accused of being mercenaries have been charged with attempting to harm state security and remanded in custody, judicial sources told AFP on Sunday. A Malian judicial source said a Bamako prosecutor charged the soldiers on Friday with an attempt to undermine state security.