Peter Mwai

Jan 16, 2025 | yahoo.com | Peter Mwai

Sudan's army chief has ordered an investigation into allegations that his troops carried out widespread atrocities after recapturing the capital of Gezira state from their paramilitary rivals. Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's move comes after widespread concern that civilians - including foreign nationals - were killed after the seizure of Wad Madani. Neighbouring South Sudan said on Tuesday that it had summoned Sudan's ambassador to protest against "the loss of lives among our innocent citizens".

Aug 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Wedaeli Chibelushi |Peter Mwai

Wedaeli Chibelushi & Peter Mwai - BBC News, London & NairobiAugust 7, 2024 at 9:07 AM·3 min readNiger has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, a move which signals a burgeoning rift between some West African states and Kyiv. Niger's military government said it made the move in "solidarity" with neighbouring Mali, who severed their own relations with Ukraine two days ago.

Jul 25, 2024 | yahoo.com | Peter Mwai |Girmay Gebru |Merlyn Thomas

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the north of Ethiopia, driven by drought, crop failure and continued insecurity in the aftermath of a brutal war. With local officials warning that more than two million people are now at risk of starvation, the BBC has gained exclusive access to some of the worst affected areas in Tigray province, and analysed satellite imagery to reveal the full scale of the emergency the region now faces.

Jul 23, 2024 | rsn.org | Anne Soy |Peter Mwai

The recent wave of the deaths of dozens of people in Kenya, as police cracked down on protests countrywide, began with the shooting of 30-year-old Rex Masai. The killings have further eroded what little trust there was in the police to maintain order. And as a new series of protests is about to begin, there are concerns over how the security forces will respond. WARNING: This piece contains descriptions of violence that some readers may find distressing.

Jul 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Anne Soy |Peter Mwai

The recent wave of the deaths of dozens of people in Kenya, as police cracked down on protests countrywide, began with the shooting of 30-year-old Rex Masai. The killings have further eroded what little trust there was in the police to maintain order. And as a new series of protests is about to begin, there are concerns over how the security forces will respond. WARNING: This piece contains descriptions of violence that some readers may find distressing.