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Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in an official race, finishing in 1:59:30 and breaking the previous record set by Kelvin Kiptum.
Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours in an official race, finishing in 1:59:30 and breaking the previous record set by Kelvin Kiptum.
William Ruto and Giorgia Meloni have signed a 2026–2029 action plan to expand cooperation between Kenya and Italy after talks in Rome.
William Ruto and Giorgia Meloni have signed a 2026–2029 action plan to expand cooperation between Kenya and Italy after talks in Rome.
The Trump administration is exploring ways to improve relations with Eritrea, including potentially lifting some sanctions, as part of a broader effort to rebuild diplomatic ties after years of limited engagement.
The Trump administration is exploring ways to improve relations with Eritrea, including potentially lifting some sanctions, as part of a broader effort to rebuild diplomatic ties after years of limited engagement.
Across the Horn of Africa, elections tell very different stories - decades-long grips on power in Djibouti and Uganda, uncertainty in Somalia, conflict and the dominance of the Prosperity Party shaping Ethiopia’s polls, and a closely watched 2027 race in Kenya.
Across the Horn of Africa, elections tell very different stories - decades-long grips on power in Djibouti and Uganda, uncertainty in Somalia, conflict and the dominance of the Prosperity Party shaping Ethiopia’s polls, and a closely watched 2027 race in Kenya.
Professor Hakim Adi, the first professor of the history of African heritage in the UK, speaks to Geeska about Pan-Africanism, Africa’s relationship with China, and his belief in history as a tool for change.Professor Hakim Adi is a prominent British-Nigerian pan-African.
Professor Hakim Adi, the first professor of the history of African heritage in the UK, speaks to Geeska about Pan-Africanism, Africa’s relationship with China, and his belief in history as a tool for change.Professor Hakim Adi is a prominent British-Nigerian pan-African.
Why have I dedicated myself to this arduous task, you may wonder? Well, as Fanon himself eloquently stated in his treatise, “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.”
Why have I dedicated myself to this arduous task, you may wonder? Well, as Fanon himself eloquently stated in his treatise, “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.”
Stuart Reid’s new book, The Lumumba Plot, revisits Patrice Lumumba’s assassination, with strong insight into the role of the US in assassinating Lumumba and bringing down the government of one of Africa’s most iconic leaders.
Stuart Reid’s new book, The Lumumba Plot, revisits Patrice Lumumba’s assassination, with strong insight into the role of the US in assassinating Lumumba and bringing down the government of one of Africa’s most iconic leaders.
Leaders across the Horn of Africa have touted the innumerable benefits of building ports for their people, putting them at the heart of their projects to develop their regions.
Leaders across the Horn of Africa have touted the innumerable benefits of building ports for their people, putting them at the heart of their projects to develop their regions.
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