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President Ruto Lifts Logging Ban in Mau Forest, Ends Furniture Imports to Boost Local Timber Industry

President William Ruto has officially lifted the logging ban in the Mau Forest Complex and directed an end to the importation of furniture, in a move aimed at revitalizing Kenya’s timber and furniture manufacturing industries. Speaking in Elburgon, Molo, on Monday, October 27, 2025, President Ruto announced that sawmills previously…

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Joe Biden Calls for Hope Amid “Dark Days,” Urges Americans to Defend Democracy

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has described the current political climate as “dark days” for America, urging citizens to remain hopeful and vigilant in defending democratic institutions and free speech. Speaking in Boston on Sunday night, Biden delivered his first public remarks since completing radiation therapy for an aggressive form…

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Paul Biya Declared Winner in Cameroon’s Disputed Election Amid Deadly Protests

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has declared President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting head of state, as the winner of the October 12, 2025, presidential election, extending his decades-long rule over the Central African nation. The 92-year-old leader, who has been in power since 1982, secured 53.66% of the vote, defeating…

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Petition Filed to Suspend Implementation of Conflict of Interest Law Allowing Cabinet Secretaries to Engage in Politics

A petition has been filed at the Milimani Law Courts seeking to suspend the implementation of a contentious provision in the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act No. 11 of 2025, which allows Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) and County Executive Committee (CEC) members to take part in political activities. The petition,…

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Tension Erupts in Cameroon as Opposition Supporters Protest Ahead of Presidential Election Results

Hundreds of opposition supporters took to the streets of Douala, Cameroon’s commercial capital, on Sunday, barricading roads and setting tyres ablaze as tensions mounted ahead of the official announcement of the presidential election results. Security forces responded with teargas and water cannons to disperse crowds backing opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma,…

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Tanzania’s Pre-Election Climate Marked by Fear, Violence, and Disappearances as President Hassan Seeks Total Victory

Tanzania heads to the polls on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, amid mounting reports of intimidation, abductions, and killings that critics say have become the “new normal” under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration. According to Amnesty International, the country is gripped by a “wave of terror,” with faith leaders, opposition members,…