Kenya's police chief quits after row over force against anti-tax protesters

IANS | July 12, 2024 11:52 PM

Nairobi, July 12 (IANS) A day after Kenya President William Ruto fired most of his ministers, the country's police chief Japhet Koome on Friday submitted his resignation in the wake of the violent protests against the proposed tax hikes and the "excessive force" in the crackdown against the agitators.

African people support Russia, Putin, admits top EU diplomat

IANS | July 12, 2024 5:29 PM

Washington, July 12 (IANS) EU's top diplomat Josep Borell has admitted there is a high level of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin among African nations and people, as he stressed the need to augment information warfare capabilities to win the battle for perception.