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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

50% Center coverage: 66 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

Trump Lays Into Spain over NATO Defense Spending

Donald Trump · Spain

Trump Lays Into Spain over NATO Defense Spending

52% Right coverage: 25 sources

President Trump on Wednesday laid into Spain for expressing reservations about an increase in NATO defense spending, drawing his ire during his press conference at the alliance's summit on Wednesday. NATO allies earlier Wednesday approved a plan to increase their defense spending from 2 percent of gross domestic product to 5 percent by 2035. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has credited Trump for laying the groundwork for the increase. But Spai…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

43% Center coverage: 16 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

High Court Orders CA to Restore Signals to Three Independent TV Stations

Coverage: 2 sources

The High Court in Nairobi has frozen a directive by the CA stopping media houses from broadcasting protests live, and ordered all stations to immediately resume airing.Nairobi · Nairobi See the Story

Nike’s Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon And The Global Branding Moonshot

39% Left coverage: 13 sources

Nike’s Breaking4 transforms Faith Kipyegon’s sub 4-minute mile bid into a global branding moonshot—bold, human, and built on shared belief, redefining what’s possible.Eliud Kipchoge See the Story

One Year on, Families Still Crying for Justice After Protest Deaths

Coverage: 4 sources

Families of victims of June 2024 protests demand apology from President Ruto over deaths, caution police and hired goons against inciting violence during next week’s commemoration.Human Rights · Nairobi See the Story

Government Threatens Media Blackout over Protests Coverage

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Communications Authority directs all TV and radio stations to halt live coverage of June 25 protests; DG Mugonyi warns of unspecified action, says broadcasts violate regulations.Nairobi · Nairobi See the Story

Koech Cautions Diplomats over Comments on Planned Protests

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Nelson Koech warns against foreign diplomats interfering in Kenya’s internal governance, following concerns raised by Western embassies over handling of planned protests.Police Brutality · Kenya See the Story

Raila to the Government: 'Don't Silence Gen Z Protests'

Coverage: 2 sources

This marks Raila’s first public statement on the planned protests.Human Rights · Nairobi See the Story

Kenya: VFS Global Warns Kenyans Against Fake Visa Appointment Agents

Coverage: 2 sources

Nairobi -- Visa processing firm VFS Global has issued a public advisory warning Kenyan nationals to beware of fraudulent agents offering fake early appointment bookings in exchange for payment.Africa · Kenya See the Story

Kenya: Nairobi CBD Businesses Issue Closure Notices Ahead of Gen Z Anniversary Protests

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Nairobi -- Businesses in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) are set to shut down even as security measures are stepped up ahead of a planned anniversary protest by Gen Z youth to mark the uprising against the 2024 Finance Bill.Business · Nairobi See the Story

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