Kenya The 2009 census shows Kenya’s population has trebled since Independence, but contrary to earlier speculations it is still 1.4 million shy of the 40 million-mark. Full story standardmedia.co.ke
Somali Islamists Tell President to Step Down(01: Sept'10)
Somalia A Somali rebel group has told the Horn of Africa nation's embattled leader to quit power and said hardline Islamists had succeeded where government had failed, establishing order in areas they controlled. Full Story af.reuters.com
Sudan Summons EU Envoy Over Bashir's Kenya Visit(01: Sept'10)
Sudan Sudan summoned the EU ambassador on Tuesday to protest against a European Union statement criticising Kenya for hosting President Omar Hassan al-Bashir last week, Sudanese state media said. Full Story af.reuters.com
Bomb Suspect Confesses to Working for al-Qaeda(01: Sept'10)
Uganda Muhamoud Mugisha, one of the suspects charged with the July 11 Kampala twin bombings, yesterday appeared at Nakawa Magistrates’ Court and recorded an extra-judicial statement. Full Story newvision.co.ug
S Sudan Purging Child Soldiers(31: Aug'10)
Sudan The government of Southern Sudan says they are purging child soldiers from the ranks of its former rebel army. Full Story news24.com
