Deadly clashes in Nairobi as Kenyans vent rage over proposed tax hikes
A paramedic in Kenya's capital told the Reuters news agency that at least 10 people were fatally shot as police opened fire on protesters furious over proposed tax increases.
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Crackdown on tax protests underway in Kenya
The president of Kenya has sent in the military after protesters set fire to the country's parliament building. The violent demonstrations broke out Tuesday in opposition to new tax proposals. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano is following the latest from London.
Ex-U.S. soldier extradited from Ukraine faces charges related to double murder
Craig Austin Lang faces a maximum penalty of life in prison after an "international crime spree."
Helping imprisoned Africans obtain justice
In prisons across Kenya and Uganda, the Justice Defenders organization is training hundreds of inmates, many of whom don't have their own lawyer, to become paralegals and attorneys. Anderson Cooper reports.
Retired lieutenant general on Memorial Day
Americans are honoring fallen troops this Memorial Day as the U.S. continues to advocate for democracy in different parts of the world. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins CBS News to discuss the impact of America's service members for the national holiday.
Latest on U.N. court order in Israel-Hamas war
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations' top judicial body, has ordered Israel to pause all operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces say they have recovered the bodies of three more hostages killed in the initial Hamas attack on Oct. 7. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to discuss the latest developments in the war.
A look at the White House state dinner for Kenya's president in photos
It was the first state dinner for a leader of an African nation since George W. Bush was president.
Biden aims to make Kenya major non-NATO ally
President Biden says he's working with Congress to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally. He made this announcement as part of the state visit from Kenya's president. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Biden honors Kenya's Ruto with state visit
President Biden honored Kenyan President William Ruto during his Thursday visit at the White House. This comes as the U.S. recommits to Africa's development, while Russia and China aim to exert influence in the continent. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
2 climbers die on Mount Everest, 3 still missing
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
Biden honors Kenya with state visit
President Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Ruto is the first leader of an African country to receive this honor since 2008. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang explains the agenda.
Biden welcoming Kenya's Ruto for visit
President Biden is welcoming Kenya's President William Ruto for an official state visit at the White House as the U.S. celebrates the 50th year of diplomatic relations with the African nation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports, and Errol Barnett expands on the U.S.-Kenya relationship.
Major cyclone slams Tanzania and Kenya
Tanzania and Kenya are dealing with the aftermath of a major cyclone that brought heavy rain and high winds, adding to the weeks of deadly flooding throughout the region. Anne Soy, senior Africa correspondent for CBS News' partners at BBC News, has more.
Tourist camps swept away as Kenya floods hit renowned game park
Kenya's Red Cross says it helped rescue dozens of people from the Maasai Mara game park as deadly floods spreads across the region.
Haiti transitional council: What to know
Haiti's transitional council moved Tuesday to select a new prime minister. The council is tasked with helping form a new government before a February 2026 deadline. Garry Pierre-Pierre, a journalist and founder of the Haitian Times, joins CBS News with more.
Kenya leader vows to help "victims of climate change" as flood deaths mount
President William Ruto has promised help for Kenyans as unusually heavy monsoon rains burst a dam and unleash deadly floods and mudslides.
Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya kills hundreds as heavy rains continue
In Tanzania, heavy rains have affected more than 200,000 people and ruined major infrastructure, officials said.
Kenya military chief among 10 officers killed in helicopter crash
Two officers survived the plane crash in Elgeyo Marakwet county, about 250 miles northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya starts to return 429 bodies of cult victims to families
Exhumed bodies from a vast rural area in coastal Kenya have shown signs of starvation and strangulation.
Americans evacuated from Haiti
The State Department sponsored a charter flight that evacuated dozens of U.S. citizens from Haiti over the weekend as gang violence and political rifts in the country continue. The flight landed at Miami International Airport on Sunday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Haitians flock to Dominican Republic border
Haitians hoping to stock up on supplies are flocking to the border with the Dominican Republic as tensions remain high over continued political instability and gang violence. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from Dajabón, Dominican Republic.
U.N. evacuating some staff from Haiti
The United Nations is evacuating some team members from Haiti as violence continues during a tense period of political instability. The border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic partially reopened Thursday for Haitians wanting to buy goods to take back into their country. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from Dajabón, Dominican Republic.
Latest on the deepening crisis in Haiti
An anti-terrorism team of U.S. Marines has been dispatched to Haiti's capital city of Port-au-Prince as gang violence continues and political schisms threaten the country's stability. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports from the Dominican Republic-Haiti border.
Haiti's Ariel Henry says he will resign
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to step down following weeks of violence and threats from gang leaders demanding his resignation. Henry stipulated he will only resign once a transitional presidential council is created. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Man wanted in Massachusetts for murder rearrested in Kenya after escape
A man charged with killing a woman in Massachusetts has been captured in Kenya for a second time.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
Israel vows major West Bank operation after attack kills 2 troops
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