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'Time to move on' Kenyans say after court upholds Ruto win
Jubilant supporters of Kenya's president-elect William Ruto took to the streets Monday after his election victory was upheld by the Supreme Court, with many ordinary people voicing hope the country could now move on. The 55-year-old Ruto will become Kenya's fifth president since independence from colonial ruler Britain when he is sworn in on September 13.
African players in Europe: Nigerians among the goals
Nigerians Kelechi Iheanacho and Umar Sadiq were among the Africans who scored in the major European leagues at the weekend. Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in Europe: ENGLAND KELECHI IHEANACHO (Leicester) Iheanacho had a dream start against Brighton, opening the scoring in the first minute after turning in a cross from Patson Daka.
Raila Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan presidential hopeful
Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts has never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president. Born on January 7, 1945, Odinga spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.
'Japa': Emigration beguiles middle classes in troubled Nigeria
Ayo Aroloye was holding his newborn son when a power cut plunged the delivery room of the Lagos hospital into darkness. Even though he earned an above-average salary as a banker, Aroloye saw the traumatic event as a sign that his country was broken.
Kenya's top court at heart of election dispute
Kenya's Supreme Court is set to rule Monday on the outcome of the nation's August 9 presidential battle after defeated candidate Raila Odinga filed a legal challenge over the results. Odinga petitioned the Supreme Court, claiming hackers broke into the IEBC database and manipulated the results.
Nile islanders face eviction to make way for Egypt's latest grand plan
Residents of a Nile island in greater Cairo woke up in recent weeks to find officials taking measurements of their houses -- a final step before enforcing demolition orders. Some residents have been relocated to "mega public housing projects on the periphery", but most find "other informal areas a better solution", he added.
Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe claims 685 lives, the government blames anti-vaccination religious sects
Zimbabwe's government has intensified its measles vaccination program following the death of 685 people. Religious leaders are being urged to join the program.
Mali agrees to strengthen military ties with Burkina
The leaders of Mali and Burkina Faso's juntas have agreed to strengthen their military partnership in a meeting in Bamako, the Burkinabe presidency said in a statement sent to AFP Sunday.
Kenya poll winner Ruto vows to respect court ruling
William Ruto, who was declared winner of Kenya's presidential election in August, said Sunday he would respect the Supreme Court's decision expected Monday confirming or invalidating the results of the vote, disputed by his rival Raila Odinga.
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