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Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire
Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school.
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Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.
Published On 12 May 2026
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Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters
Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.
France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
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Macron yells at audience for silence during Nairobi University presentation
French President Macron pauses a speaker mid-presentation at Nairobi University to demand silence from the audience.
Published On 11 May 2026
Kenya hosts France’s Macron: Why the relationship matters to both
Nairobi’s partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya’s interests will be subordinated.
Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France’s role in Africa
Paris seeks to repair economic and security ties while countering rising anti-French sentiment across Africa.
Kenya’s villages of Marsabit County gripped by cancer fears
Rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s.
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Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration
Villagers in Kenya are suing British Petroleum, saying oil exploration by Amoco in the 1980s left toxic pollution.
Published On 7 May 2026
Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up energy prices
Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.
Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
