List of African countries categorised as lower-middle income countries
The classification of several African countries as lower-middle-income puts them in a distinct position globally. Although this classification denotes a step up from low-income status, it also has a unique…
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Russia-Ukraine war must be stopped – Nyirenda
Operation Young Vote Executive Director Guess Nyirenda says the Russia-Ukraine war has had a significant impact on many countries worldwide, further affecting democracy, and must be stopped immediately. Democracy in…
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Emulating Kenyans, Ugandans protest against govt corruption
Ugandan security forces on Tuesday arrested dozens of people who tried to walk to the parliament building to demonstrate against high-level corruption in protests that authorities say are unlawful. Police…
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Kenyans reignite protests after President reappointed ministers from the cabinet he dissolved
Protesters in Kenya have vowed “a total shutdown” as they seize control of Nairobi’s main international airport on Tuesday as deadly anti-government demonstrations intensify, now entering their sixth week. At least 50 people…
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Biden exits US presidential race, backs his Veep Kamala Harris as Democratic party presidential pick
The current US president has withdrawn from the 2024 election following weeks of pressure over his mental and physical state US President Joe Biden has offered his “full support and…
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Kenyan courts halts ban on protests
A Kenyan court on Thursday (Jul. 18) halted a police ban on protests in the capital. The Milimani law courts ruled the ban remains suspended pending the hearing and determination…
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Kagame poised for fourth term with 99.15% of the vote
President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday’s presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected as the country’s…
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Kremlin addresses Trump assassination attempt
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the Russian leader does not plan to call the Republican presidential hopeful in the wake of the shooting Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russian President…
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Trump injured in assassination attempt at Pennsylvania rally that left at least 1 dead
Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday evening during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in what the FBI says was an assassination attempt. A gunman and at least one audience member are dead, the Secret…
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Kenyan president dismisses all cabinet ministers after weeks of protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed almost all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests…
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