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A United Nations World Food Programme helicopter flies over people waiting to be registered for food distribution in Thonyor

South Sudan on brink of new famine

Aid workers hope that with massive effort a humanitarian disaster can be avoided

It’s time to take back the tax — by upping the tobacco tax. (Delwyn Verasamy)

Pope Francis embarks on first Africa trip

The pope was scheduled to visit Kenya, Uganda and CAR during his first trip to Africa, one plagued by security fears and potential rain disruptions.

Protesters participate in a demonstration for greater security after being hit by a wave of insurgent attacks by Islamist extremist group al-Shabab.

Kenyan unions warn civil servants to leave amid ‘danger’ of attacks

Kenyan teachers’ union leader, Wilson Sossion, says that the lives of Kenyan civil servants are "clearly in danger" from insurgent attacks.

Homeless families in the Mavuno IDP camp near Lamu on June 21

Kenya massacres raise spectre of ethnic violence

Massacres on the Kenyan coast have once again brought political rivalries to the fore.

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Vanishing ice warning for ‘Mountains of the Moon’

Ice on the Rwenzori mountain range is melting at "disturbing" rates, and within two decades Africa’s equatorial peaks will be bare rock.

Raila Odinga

Kenya’s defeated prime minister prepares vote challenge

Outgoing Prime Minister Raila Odinga, defeated in Kenya’s presidential polls by Uhuru Kenyatta, is preparing his Supreme Court appeal alleging fraud.

Kenya on knife’s edge as Kenyatta narrowly wins presidency

Provisional results have shown Uhuru Kenyatta has won Kenya’s election, but Raila Odinga has refused to concede, raising tensions following the poll.