South African Rhodes statue removed
Craig TaylorSouth Africa’s University of Cape Town removes the statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes in front of cheering crowds after weeks of protests. BBC News – Africa
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Kenya shuts money transfer firms
Kenya’s government orders the closure of 13 money transfer firms suspected to be used by militant Islamists, a minister tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
Kenyans rally against al-Shabab
About 2,500 people march in Kenya’s Garissa town in a show of defiance against al-Shabab following its deadly assault on a university. BBC News – Africa
Kenya mourns Garissa attack dead
Kenya is holding three days of mourning for the 148 victims of an al-Shabab militant attack on students at Garissa University. BBC News – Africa
Kenya president vows tough response
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta vows a tough response to the “existential threat” from al-Shabab militants after the Garissa university massacre. BBC News – Africa
Kenya recovers raid victims’ bodies
The bodies of many of the 147 victims of an al-Shabab massacre at a university in Kenya are being moved to the capital Nairobi for identification. BBC News – Africa