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Fran Blandy
AFP's deputy bureau chief for East Africa, based in Nairobi, Previously correspondent in Paris, Dakar and Johannesburg.
Brazil awaits Bolsonaro’s next move as Lula faces tough to-do list
The far-right president has not spoken publicly or on his beloved social media accounts since the result was announced, raising fears over how he will react, after months of…
Kenyan court due to rule on decriminalising same-sex relations
However, the LGBT community fears yet another postponement
New limbs, new life for South Sudan amputees
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
Kenya police scour rubble as hotel attack toll jumps to 21
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
15 killed in ongoing al-Shabab attack in Nairobi
Security forces worked throughout the night to secure the DusitD2 compound, which includes a 101-room hotel, spa, restaurant and office buildings
Six dead in attack at upmarket Nairobi hotel complex
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
Clashes in Kenya as Kenyatta gets sworn in for disputed second term
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
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday have validatied the poll victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta on October 26.
Kenya decides again. Maybe
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
Kenya’s Odinga to take poll dispute to top court
Kenya’s embattled opposition leader Raila Odinga vowed Wednesday to take his election rigging claims to court.
Tensions spike as Kenya opposition cries foul over election result
The contest between Odinga and Kenyatta is seen by pollsters as too close to call ahead of the vote.
Two brothers suspects in Charlie Hebdo massacre
French security forces are searching for two brothers suspected of killing 12 people at a French magazine, a third suspect is in police custody.
Sierra Leone braces for poll results
Electoral officials tallied votes on Sunday from general elections seen as a key test of the west African nation’s post-war recovery.
Sall hails new era for Senegal after victory
Senegal’s president elect Macky Sall has hailed a new era after triumphing over veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in Sunday’s runoff presidential vote.
Sahel braces for potentially deadly hungry season
Sahel states are bracing for a long hungry season, many weakened by the return of people from Libya who are creating fresh strife.