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Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Rome stands still and the world's eyes are fixed on the Vatican. Today, Pope Francis is being buried.

Pope Francis Funeral Today: Global Leaders Gather in Rome

Kenya pledges full force in Haiti

Kenya hopes that a promised force with military and police will be in place in Haiti in January. This was stated by Kenya's President William Ruto in the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday.

Kenya pledges full force in Haiti

Another School Fire in Kenya

For the third day in a short time, a boarding school in Kenya has burned down. On Sunday, a dormitory for over 150 students in a boys' school in Meru in the eastern part of the country was destroyed.

Another School Fire in Kenya

Many missed after school fire in Kenya

At least 17 students have died in a fire in a dormitory at a school in central Kenya, according to the police. 70 children are still missing after the fire.

Many missed after school fire in Kenya

Xi promises 500 billion to Africa

China is set to invest around 500 billion kronor in Africa over the next three years. This was promised by the country's president Xi Jinping when he spoke on Thursday to around 50 leaders of African countries - including South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto - who had traveled to Beijing to discuss the continent's economic cooperation with China.

Xi promises 500 billion to Africa

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The Government suspects two cases of corruption linked to Swedish aid in Mali and Kenya. Now, it is slamming on the brakes for a large project that would support farmers.

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

Protests in Kenya – police use tear gas

In Kenya, the police are using tear gas against demonstrators. Young Kenyans have called on fellow citizens across Kenya to protest against the government on Tuesday.

Protests in Kenya – police use tear gas

Government Crisis in Kenya after Deadly Protests

Kenya's President William Ruto dismissed all his ministers on Thursday, following several weeks of street protests against high taxes and weak governance. .

Government Crisis in Kenya after Deadly Protests

HRW: At Least 30 Killed in Kenya Protests

At least 30 people were killed during the protests in Kenya on Tuesday, reports the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW). The information is based on witness accounts, public information, and documents from hospitals and morgues.

HRW: At Least 30 Killed in Kenya Protests

Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets Against Demonstrators – Again

Police confront demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi with tear gas and rubber bullets, reports AFP. The protests are taking place despite President William Ruto's promise to withdraw the tax increase that caused the discontent.

Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets Against Demonstrators – Again

Kenya's President Withdraws Tax Increase Bill

Kenya's President William Ruto is withdrawing a bill on tax increases following Tuesday's demonstration where over 20 people were killed. The people have spoken, says the President at a press conference.

Kenya's President Withdraws Tax Increase Bill

Kenya deploys military against demonstrators

Police have fired live rounds at demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi. At least five people have been killed and a further number have been injured.

Kenya deploys military against demonstrators