A Day After Kenyan Protestors Stormed Parliament, the Death Toll Jumps to 22

Wednesday, June 26, was a day after demonstrators stormed parliament against a tax bill that would increase the cost of living, an act of disobedience that President William Ruto dubbed an “existential” danger. Kenyans had to deal with the lingering scent of tear gas and troops in the streets. Read more: https://theafricatimes.com/a-d....ay-after-kenyan-prot

In The Most Recent Boat Tragedy In The Congo, At Least 80 Passengers Perished

According to President Félix Tshisekedi, on Wednesday, a boat carrying over 270 passengers overturned on a river close to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing over 80 people. Read more: https://theafricatimes.com/in-....the-most-recent-boat

A Gold Mine Collapse In Northern Kenya Killed Five People

The Hillo mine in the Dabel area near Kenya’s border with Ethiopia collapsed on Friday due to a landslip. According to Marsabit County Police Commander Patrick Mwakio, the miners died on the spot after being covered in debris. Read more: https://theafricatimes.com/a-g....old-mine-collapse-in