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Kivu Sexual Violence Cases Top 17,000 Amid Conflict Escalation

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) conflict-ridden Kivu region, more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence received medical treatment in just five months last year, according to a new humanitarian report. The staggering figure emerged as fighting intensified between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels, pushing the already fragile region into deeper crisis. Aid…

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Boniface Mwangi Speaks out After Alleged Torture in Tanzanian Detention

Arrest at Tanzanian Court Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan lawyer Agather Atuhaire were arrested on May 19, 2025, in Dar es Salaam. They had traveled to witness the treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Tanzanian police accused them of unlawful assembly and alleged plans to incite unrest. Detention and Torture According to Mwangi, they…

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Cameras and Coffins: The Livestream That Kenya Never Forgot

On the night of April 28th, 2025, 23-year-old digital activist and influencer Kena Mwangi went live on Instagram during what was supposed to be a peaceful protest in Nairobi’s Umoja estate. Her final words were:“They’re here. Don’t stop recording.” Moments later, her screen went black. By morning, her body was found in a ditch near…

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Blood and Ballots: The Dark Side of Political Campaigns in Kenya

“It began with a whisper in the village. Then came the posters, the cash handouts… and then the blood.” Kenya’s political campaigns are painted in bright colours, catchy slogans, and roaring rallies—but behind the music and megaphones lies a darker rhythm. One of bribery. Betrayal. Violence. And silence. The Price of Power In many Kenyan…

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