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Kenya’s Odinga pulled out of election to avoid defeat: deputy president
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Kenya’s Odinga pulled out of election to avoid defeat: deputy president

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga decided not to stand in next week’s presidential election to avoid defeat rather than for…
At least 33 people died in police crackdown in Nairobi -rights groups
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At least 33 people died in police crackdown in Nairobi -rights groups

At least 33 people died in the Kenyan capital Nairobi during a police crackdown on opposition supporters after elections in…
Kenya’s Odinga says October poll would be illegal
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Kenya’s Odinga says October poll would be illegal

Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Friday his withdrawal from a presidential election rerun scheduled for Oct. 26 meant…
Gunmen kill two in attack on university convoy in Kenya
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Gunmen kill two in attack on university convoy in Kenya

Two staff members of a Kenyan university were killed south of Mombasa on Tuesday when gunmen fired on vehicles carrying…
Kenya rights group: 37 killed in protests after August elections
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Kenya rights group: 37 killed in protests after August elections

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the Kenyan capital demanding election reforms on Monday, as a rights group said at least…
Tanzanian president discloses salary, one of lowest among African leaders
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Tanzanian president discloses salary, one of lowest among African leaders

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has revealed he earns a salary of 9 million Tanzanian shillings ($4,000) per month, making him…
Kenyan police fire teargas at opposition protesters in capital
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Kenyan police fire teargas at opposition protesters in capital

Police fired tear gas at opposition supporters in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Monday who were calling for officials they…
Kenya police tear gas protests over electoral commission
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Kenya police tear gas protests over electoral commission

Kenya police Tuesday dispersed protesters in front of the electoral commission offices as controversy erupted over who should conduct the…
Kenya tightens security as country waits for Supreme Court verdict
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Kenya tightens security as country waits for Supreme Court verdict

Police sealed off roads near Kenya’s Supreme Court on Wednesday as judges prepared to deliver a detailed ruling laying out…
EU: spot checks show confusion, not conspiracy in Kenyan election
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EU: spot checks show confusion, not conspiracy in Kenyan election

Observers found some technical problems but no evidence of vote-rigging in Kenya’s presidential election last month, the European Union said…
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