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Rwanda: Rwandan Youtuber Dies of Alleged Overdose On Day of Release From Prison
[CPJ] Nairobi — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for an independent and credible investigation into the death of Rwandan YouTube commentator Aimable Karasira Uzaramba on Wednesday, the day of his scheduled release from prison at the end of his five-year sentence.
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Africa: Kenya Positions Itself As Africa’s Digital Innovation Hub Ahead of Africa Forward Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya is positioning itself as a continental leader in digital innovation as the country prepares to host the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in partnership with the French government.
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Kenya: No, Kenyan MP Kimani Ichung’wah Has Not Defected to Rival Party
[Africa Check] No, Kenyan MP Kimani Ichung’wah has not defected to rival party
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Kenya: No, Kenya Hate Speech Suspect Bare Sahara Ahmed Not Freed Immediately After Arrest, Despite Viral Claims
[Africa Check] No, Kenya hate speech suspect Bare Sahara Ahmed not freed immediately after arrest, despite viral claims
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Africa: Asmis 2026 Kicks Off in Addis Ababa With Call to Reshape Africa’s Global Narrative
[ENA] Addis Ababa — The African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026 officially kicked off today in Addis Ababa, bringing together leading digital creators, content producers, media personalities, and communication experts from across the continent to promote a more authentic African narrative through digital platforms.
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Kenya: Gachagua Demands Police Action Over Killing of Pcea Reverend Julius Ndumia
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a full police explanation over the killing of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia, describing the murder of the PCEA cleric as shocking, disturbing and a threat to freedom of worship in the country.
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Uganda: Health Fears Rise As Heaps of Garbage Seal Off Soroti Main Market Street
[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti — A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers to possible disease outbreaks.
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Kenya: CJ Koome Launches Inaugural Judges’ Book Fair in Nairobi to Boost Judicial Scholarship
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Judiciary has launched its inaugural Judges’ Book Fair in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen legal scholarship, research, and knowledge sharing within the justice system.
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Africa: African MPs Push Back Against EU ‘Interference’ in Internal Affairs
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African countries, urging members of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to defend the continent’s sovereignty.
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Kenya: Parliament Pushes for Methane-Specific Laws to Tackle Emission, Ahead of IPU Seminar
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Parliament has stepped up calls for methane-specific legislation and policy reforms as lawmakers push for urgent action to curb emissions blamed for accelerating climate change.