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Raphael Tuju, Kenyan presidential hopeful, formed his Party of Action on February 12, and indicated he may join hands with the G7 Alliance - group of senior politicians who have pledged... 2012-02-27

Zanzibari hotel operators have called on the government to do more to combat crime on the archipelago. Over half the members of the Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors (ZATI)... 2012-02-27

South Sudan has claimed that Sudan has seized US$815mn worth of crude that was being transported its northern neighbour's pipeline. South Sudan seceded from the north in July but the... 2012-01-26

Following meetings with leaders of opposition Chadema party, President Jakaya Kikwete announced that the government would submit a bill to the National Assembly which will amend the... 2012-01-26

Kenya's High Court ruled on January 13 that elections will take place in March 2013 instead of August 2012 unless the coalition government collapses before then. The high court had... 2012-01-26

Former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye was arrested late in January, as he and others opposing the rule of President Yoweri Museveni, allegedly planned to stage anti-government... 2012-01-26

Sudanese police used teargas and batons to disperse a crowd of students who had gathered in late December to protest in support of villagers displaced by the Merowe Dam project on the... 2011-12-30

In the wake of the disputed presidential election on November 28, Congolese security services prevented opposition leader Etienne Tshisekedi from holding a rival swearing-in ceremony... 2011-12-30

There is broad acknowledgement in Tanzania that the current constitution, which has been the country's legal foundation since 1977, needs to be rewritten. The existing set of laws originally... 2011-12-30

Doctors and dentists in Kenya ended a 10-day strike on December 14 stating they will return to work within 24 hours, after the government submitted to some of their salary demands.... 2011-12-30