Akinyi Maina Lolla

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Based in Nairobi, Kenya-Akinyi is The African Exponent's East African Correspondent-bringing to you all important stories from the Eastern part of Africa right on your computer.

  Apr 15, 2024

Flood Crisis Worsen in Entebbe After Heavy Rains; Travellers Warned to Proceed with Caution

Following heavy rains on Monday morning, which persisted for approximately four hours, the situation has intensified with significant flooding and disruptions to traffic, exacerbating the ongoing challenges in the region....

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  Apr 15, 2024

Fatal Floods Claim 60 Lives in Tanzania

The coastal regions of the East African nation have borne the brunt of this natural disaster, with extensive damage inflicted on thousands of agricultural lands....

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  Apr 14, 2024

From Marathon Legend to Fashion Model: Eliud Kipchoge's Catwalk Debut in Paris

His debut at the fashion event was part of a special presentation by Nike, featuring several of the brand's top athletes who are preparing for the Olympic Games....

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  Apr 13, 2024

The Children of Darfur Caught Between Starvation and Death in the Unending Civil War

The war, a fierce conflict between the army and a paramilitary group, has thrown the country into chaos and driven countless families from their homes into camps like Zamzam....

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  Apr 12, 2024

Ethiopia Initiates Repatriation of Migrants from Saudi Arabia Amid Harsh Conditions

The Ethiopian government has described their conditions as "difficult," prompting this large-scale repatriation effort....

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  Apr 12, 2024

South Sudan Gears Up for First National Elections with New Code of Conduct

During a forum on April 4th, hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council and supported by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), political actors alongside civil society representatives gathered to validate this new Code of Conduct....

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