Fran Blandy

AFP's deputy bureau chief for East Africa, based in Nairobi, Previously correspondent in Paris, Dakar and Johannesburg.

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Kenyan court due to rule on decriminalising same-sex relations

Africa Fran Blandy - 22 May 2019

However, the LGBT community fears yet another postponement

New limbs, new life for South Sudan amputees

Africa Fran Blandy - 16 Apr 2019

South Sudan's five-year-long civil war has left possibly tens of thousands of people without limbs — a toll that may never be accurately established

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Kenya police scour rubble as hotel attack toll jumps to 21

Africa Fran Blandy - 17 Jan 2019

The police chief revised the death toll to 21 from 14, saying the victims included 16 Kenyans, one American, one Briton and three of African descent

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15 killed in ongoing al-Shabab attack in Nairobi

Africa Fran Blandy - 16 Jan 2019

Security forces worked throughout the night to secure the DusitD2 compound, which includes a 101-room hotel, spa, restaurant and office buildings

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Six dead in attack at upmarket Nairobi hotel complex

Africa Fran Blandy - 15 Jan 2019

The attack at DusitD2 is the first in Nairobi in five years, when gunmen stormed the city's Westgate shopping mall, killing at least 67 people

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Clashes in Kenya as Kenyatta gets sworn in for disputed second term

Africa Fran Blandy - 28 Nov 2017

Kenyan police clashed with both ruling party and opposition supporters ahead of the swearing in of President Uhuru Kenyatta after two disputed polls

Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Kenyatta election win

Africa Fran Blandy - 20 Nov 2017

Kenya's Supreme Court on Monday have validatied the poll victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 26.

Kenya decides again. Maybe

Article Fran Blandy - 20 Oct 2017

If you’re confused by what’s going on in Kenya — well, you’re not the only one. Fran Blandy in Nairobi answers your questions

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Kenya’s Odinga to take poll dispute to top court

Africa Fran Blandy - 16 Aug 2017

Kenya's embattled opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed Wednesday to take his election rigging claims to court.

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Tensions spike as Kenya opposition cries foul over election result

Africa Fran Blandy & Tristan Mcconnell - 9 Aug 2017

The contest between Odinga and Kenyatta is seen by pollsters as too close to call ahead of the vote.

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Two brothers suspects in Charlie Hebdo massacre

Article Fran Blandy - 8 Jan 2015

French security forces are searching for two brothers suspected of killing 12 people at a French magazine, a third suspect is in police custody.

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Sierra Leone braces for poll results

Africa Fran Blandy - 18 Nov 2012

Electoral officials tallied votes on Sunday from general elections seen as a key test of the west African nation's post-war recovery.

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special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

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special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

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Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts