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Is banning protests in Kenya unconstitutional?
As Kenyan demonstrators defy police, can the authorities legally enforce a protest ban?

Iran's president begins Africa tour
President Ebrahim Raisi is visiting Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe

Senegal: What's driving migrants to leave?
More than 70 migrants were rescued near Gran Canaria, why do they make these journeys?

AU troops to leave Somalia by December
The African Union has started to pull soldiers out of the country

The Russian schools ready to teach Swahili
On World Swahili Day, we take a look at how far the east African language has travelled

South Sudan unveils first-ever election plans
If it goes ahead, it will be the first election since independence

Kenya lifts ban on tree cutting
President Ruto outrages environmentalists after lifting a ban on cutting trees.

Senegal鈥檚 president won't seek third term
Macky Sall's announcement on Monday had been eagerly awaited by supporters and critics

Kenya widens access to sex offenders registry
Employers are now able to check if someone was convicted of sexual offence in Kenya

Mali: UN peacekeeping mandate to expire
Mali鈥檚 ruling military junta has called on UN forces to leave the country without delay