Legislation would give more powers to security agencies, but opposition politicians, legal experts, activists fear it could infringe people's rights and threaten democratic gains
Following deadly bus attack, activists take to the streets to demand firing of police chief, interior cabinet secretary for failing to protect population
Somali militant group denies Kenyan government's claim its forces killed more than 100 al-Shabab fighters in purported retaliatory raid
Local police say raids were prompted by reports weapons were stored at the sites and radical youths were planning an attack
UN issues warning as nation's president, PM wrangle over cabinet reorganization, and allegations swirl that lawmakers are being bribed for votes to oust prime minister
Researchers say vaccine, when coupled with mosquito nets, spraying drainage systems, clearing bushes, will make a big difference in eradication
Nuba, Blue Nile regions have been front line of clashes between government, rebel forces for more than three years
Some migrants, asylum-seekers say a campaign started two years ago indiscriminately pursues migrants, including those with legitimate papers
Governments of Kenya and Sierra Leone approached European Union for assistance with fisheries
Kenya's president says the country's troops must stay in Somalia to fight al-Shabab, the militant group responsible for deadly assault
On September 21, 2013, four gunmen from the al-Shabab militant group stormed Westgate mall, killing 67 people and wounding hundreds more
Three months after al-Shabab militants allegedly attacked their town, some Mpeketoni residents are still bitter, question who was really behind the assaults
A new report published by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa shows poor farming practices have led to diminished soil fertility
At main command bases in Mogadishu, some troops, commanders have been perpetrators of crimes rather than liberators
Government warns media against broadcasting anything from terror group
Major General Philip Kameru, president’s spy chief nominee, faced tough questions from parliamentary panel during vetting process
AU's top official for counter-terrorism Madeira says group will determine ways nations can combat militant extremists, share information
Group warns region is in dire need of humanitarian aid, with at least 200,000 children under age of five acutely malnourished as drought hits southern, central part of nation
After years of complicated styles being in fashion, many women are embracing a simpler look
As population moves and grows demand increases for more new, quality housing
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