Mohammed Yusuf

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Thu, 09/12/2019 - 14:34

Africa

Burundians in Tanzania See Closed Market as Step Toward Expulsion

Tanzania Interior Minister Kangi Lugola has said all Burundians in the camp will be repatriated starting Oct. 1

FILE - Refugees from Burundi who fled violence and political tension arrive at the Nyarugusu refugee camp in western Tanzania in this May 28, 2015 handout photo by PLAN INTERNATIONAL.

Sun, 09/01/2019 - 16:50

Africa

Digital Taxation Troubles Tech Businesses in African Countries

Some African countries have found a new way to balance books by taxing digital users

Vendor James Rugami talks to a customer on his cell phone inside his shop that specialize in selling second-hand vinyl records and vintage players at the Kenyatta Market in Nairobi, Kenya Nov. 24, 2016.

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 06:05

Africa

Intersex People Recognized in Kenya Census

The government maintains that citizens' personal information will be protected during the count that begins Saturday

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 05:36

Africa

Intersex People Recognized in Kenya Census

The government insists citizens' personal information will be protected during the count beginning Saturday

Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:14

Africa

Somalia Regional Election Raises National, East African Tensions

Regional state of Jubaland will this week elect a new president, but the electoral process has been marred by threats, intimidation, violence and outside interference

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 16:16

Africa

Kenya, Somalia Trade Threats in Indian Ocean Dispute

Neighbors threaten military action against each other over a disputed area ahead of a hearing on resolving the disagreement

A general view of the Kenyan parliament building in the capital Nairobi, March 2008 file photo.

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 19:39

Africa

Africa Clothing Industry Hopes to Benefit From Continent's Trade Deal

Deal cuts tariffs in bid to strengthen economy and get industry ready to compete globally

This shop in Nairobi's Toi market sells imported, inexpensive used clothing. (M. Yusuf/VOA)

Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:55

Africa

Sentencing for Garissa Attacks Brings No Closure to Survivors

In the eyes of some, students' will has defeated al-Shabab's terrorist act

Kenya Administration policemen stand in front of Garissa University College in Garissa, April 4, 2015.

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 05:25

Africa

Kenyan Women Unite Their Voices to Prevent Extremism

US Institute of Peace says women can play a big role in preventing young people from being recruited into extremism

Kenyans walk past closed shops in the capital after an attack on a hotel complex, claimed by al-Shabab, in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 18, 2019.

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 18:19

Africa

Kenya Retakes Control of Two Emptied Refugee Camps

More than 80,000 Somalis have been repatriated despite criticism from rights groups that say they are being forced to return.