Kenya
Blasts heard as Kenya troops battle to save hostages
World
September 23, 2013
Blasts heard as Kenya troops battle to save hostages
Heavy gunfire and loud explosions erupted at Nairobi's Westgate shopping mall Monday as Kenyan troops fought Islamist militants who were…
Three Britons dead in Nairobi attack: London
World
September 22, 2013
Three Britons dead in Nairobi attack: London
Three Britons have been confirmed dead in an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall by Somali Islamist militants and the…
Somali Islamist attack on Kenyan mall kills 59: minister
World
September 22, 2013
Somali Islamist attack on Kenyan mall kills 59: minister
The death toll in an attack on a upmarket mall in Kenya has risen to 59 people and security forces…
Kenya’s deputy president pleads not guilty before international court
World
September 10, 2013
Kenya’s deputy president pleads not guilty before international court
Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto pleaded innocent to crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, while…
Kenyan vice-president leaves for ICC trial
World
September 9, 2013
Kenyan vice-president leaves for ICC trial
Kenyan Vice-President William Ruto left Nairobi to fly to The Hague Monday, a day before the start of his crimes…
Kenya’s Odinga challenges election defeat in top court
World
March 17, 2013
Kenya’s Odinga challenges election defeat in top court
NAIROBI ⎯ Defeated presidential contender Raila Odinga challenged his election loss in court on Saturday, alleging widespread ballot rigging in…
Kenyatta declared winner of Kenya’s presidential vote
World
March 9, 2013
Kenyatta declared winner of Kenya’s presidential vote
Uhuru Kenyatta, indicted for crimes against humanity, was declared winner of Kenya's presidential election on Saturday with a tiny…
Kenyan election heads to nail-biting finish
World
March 8, 2013
Kenyan election heads to nail-biting finish
Kenya's presidential race tightened on Friday as Uhuru Kenyatta's lead slipped to a level that could mean there is no…
At least 15 killed on Kenya coast on election day
World
March 4, 2013
At least 15 killed on Kenya coast on election day
At least 15 people were killed in attacks by machete-wielding gangs on Monday as millions of Kenyans voted in the…
Somali president, Kenyan FM escape bomb attack
World
September 12, 2012
Somali president, Kenyan FM escape bomb attack
MOGADISHU — Somalia's president survived an assassination bid Wednesday, just two days into his new job, when bomb blasts claimed…