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UN concerned by disregard for International humanitarian law
The United Nations has raised concern over the blatant disregard for international humanitarian law especially in countries like Syria and Yemen. [TAKE VO]. Governments, business leaders, aid groups and donors are in Istanbul this week to try to develop a more coherent response to what UN chief Ban Ki-moon has called the worst global humanitarian…
Delegates gather in Nairobi to discuss the environment
The second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly got off to a serious start in Kenya’s capital Narobi today. Environment ministers and representatives from over 170 countries are discussing ways to solve the biggest issues affecting the planet. They’ve been reminded that inaction is not an option.
Dahabshiil bank gives loans to encourage entrepreneurship
Unemployment in Somalia has forced several young people to leave the country. Somaliland, which is a breakaway region in northern Somalia, is among the regions the most affected. But a Somali bank called Dahab-shiil is looking to change the situation by providing SME funding.
Nairobians looking for more interesting ways to stay fit
In Kenya’s capital Nairobi, there is a keen interest in getting fit. For some however, hitting the treadmill just doesn’t cut it anymore. They thus go for a more trendy option.
KDIC has been appointed as Chase Bank’s receiver-manager
It took less than 12 hours for Kenya’s Chase Bank, a mid-tier lender, to go from telling its clients and sharerholders that all is well, to landing in receivership for a year. With its fall, the number of banks which are either in receivership or liquidation in Kenya, comes to 4. All of this has…
South Sudan sanctions regime mandate renewed until June
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the South Sudan sanctions regime for an additional seven weeks until 1st June. In a presidential statement issued after the vote, the Council welcomed news “that some progress” was made on the steps outlined by the Council in its 17 March presidential…
Kenya refugees demand resettlement package from the Kenyan gov’t
Uganda is pushing for the voluntary repatriation of Kenyan refugees that are still being held at the Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. The refugees are demanding a comprehensive resettlement package from the Kenyan government. CCTV’s Hillary Ayesiga reports
AU/EU Addis Ababa forum aims to address shared challenges
The African Union Commission and European Commission have met to address shared Europe and Africa challenges. During their annual College to College meeting held in Addis Ababa, both commissions said the issues of migration, tackling terrorism, peace and security, and development, are priority areas for the continued partnership. Both have also signed an agreement of…
South Sudanese rebel soldiers arrive in Juba
Opposition forces have began taking up positions in South Sudan’s capital Juba, in preparation for the arrival their leader, Riek Machar, who is expected in the country on the18th of this month. At least 900 opposition forces have now pitched camp in Juba. The peace deal signed between the warring parties in 2015, provides that…
Djibouti’s strategic position draws world’s armies
Despite its population of barely 830,000, the east African nation of Djibouti is becoming a significant player in the international security arena. The US, France and Japan have forces stationed there – with China and Saudi Arabia also set to establish bases on its soil. Mohammed Adow reports.
