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Topic: Africans

As repression soars, East Africans are finding fragile refuge in Nairobi

By AFP   2026-07-20 14:07:41

Tanzania's security forces unleashed a ruthless crackdown on protests sparked by alleged rigging of the vote, with rights groups and the opposition saying thousands were killed.

Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, Karugu says

By David Njaaga   2026-07-14 16:27:25

Nearly 1,000 East Africans drown in Lake Victoria each year, most while engaged in illegal fishing, EAC Affairs PS Caroline Karugu says.

Has South Africa become what millions of Africans fought for?

By Barrack Muluka   2026-07-12 13:06:38

South Africans are angry at African foreigners and they are accusing them of taking up their jobs, but their President says they have a just cause.

Abahambe! Africans unwelcome in Africa

By Peter Theuri   2026-07-07 14:13:23

A wave of anti-immigrant protests and violence in South Africa has triggered mass repatriations, renewed debate over Afrophobia and raised concerns about the country's commitment to African unity.

Let Africans win tenders: Dr. Chihombori-Quao defends Chivayo

By Joan Oyiela   2026-07-04 12:52:46

The former ambassador stated that she would rather see African businessmen win major contracts on the continent than watch those opportunities go to foreign companies.

Kenyan journalist among three Africans honoured in global journalism awards

By David Njaaga   2026-06-28 17:54:02

Three African journalists have won the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards for reporting on migration, women's sports and maternal health across the continent.