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Kenyan police clash with protesters as anger over bad governance and police brutality spreads

Kenya Politics · Kenya

Kenyan police clash with protesters as anger over bad governance and police brutality spreads

47% Center coverage: 74 sources

Thousands of protesters against police brutality and government corruption clashed with police in Nairobi, who hurled tear gas canisters and wielded batons, leaving several people injured, as demonstrations spread around the country.See the Story

Analysis: A Battered Iran Faces an Uncertain Future After Its Grinding War with Israel

Israel-Iran Conflict · Iran

Analysis: A Battered Iran Faces an Uncertain Future After Its Grinding War with Israel

47% Center coverage: 68 sources

The bombing has quieted in Iran’s 12-day conflict with Israel. Now its battered theocracy and 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei must regroup and rebuild in a changed landscape.See the Story

World Bank approves over $1 billion for projects in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

World Bank · Syria

World Bank approves over $1 billion for projects in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq

47% Center coverage: 17 sources

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Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

Pakistan condemns ‘illegitimate aggression’ as Israel launches widescale strikes on Iran

Ruto Appoints New Army, Air Force Commanders, Promotes Former Uhuru ...

Coverage: 2 sources

President William Ruto has appointed Major General David Ketter as the new commander of the Kenya Army in the latest changes to the military leadership.Air Force · Kenya See the Story

Kenya: CS Murkomen Lauds Police for Foiling Coup Attempt During Wed Protests

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has lauded the police for foiling an attempted coup during Wednesday's Gen- Z-led protests that degenerated into chaos.Protestors · Kenya See the Story

Ruto Calls Protests 'Anarchy Dressed in Freedom Colours' as Traders Count Losses

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

President William Ruto has described the recent Gen Z protests as “anarchy dressed in freedom colours” after traders across the country reported heavy losses and destruction.Looting · Kenya See the Story

Norway to Extradite Rwanda Genocide Suspect

50% Right coverage: 4 sources

Updated 8 sec ago AFP June 27, 2025 08:23Oslo, Norway · Oslo See the Story

Kenya: Nairobi Traders Count Massive Losses After Deadly Protests

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Nairobi -- Several businesses in Nairobi are assessing damages and counting losses after looters took advantage of Wednesday's Gen-Z-led protests to break into shops and steal goods worth millions of shillings.Africa · Nairobi See the Story

Citizens not duty-bound to give the State reasons for a protest

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

You cannot ask citizens to choose between security and liberty, between order and expression, between business and protest.Nairobi · Nairobi Read Article

Fury over Murkomen Shoot-to-Kill Order

Coverage: 2 sources

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told police officers to use guns to defend their lives and protect police stations from attacks by the public, saying it is an order from above.Unrest · Kenya See the Story

Africa Risks Losing Its 'Invisible Workforce' as Donkey Population Plummets

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Leaders, scientists, and policymakers meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, have sounded the alarm over Africa’s rapidly declining donkey population.Africa · China See the Story

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