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Received today — 12 May 2026 Africa and Middle East

Kenya: Appeal Court Temporarily Lifts High Court Orders Blocking Kenya-U.S. Health Deal

12 May 2026 at 15:29
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended High Court conservatory orders that had blocked the implementation of a Kenya-US health cooperation framework, allowing the government to proceed with the programme pending determination of an ongoing appeal.

Gambia: Barrow Vows to Recover 'Every Dalasi' Lost

12 May 2026 at 15:28
[The Point] President Adama Barrow has vowed to "follow legal procedures to recover public funds" from Local Government Councils if recommended, as he received the long-awaited Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) report Monday after three years of hearings.

Kenya: MPs Question Electoral Body Over Huge Hike in Proposed 2027 Election Budget

12 May 2026 at 14:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A proposed increase of more than Sh13 billion in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) budget has put the electoral agency on the spot, with Members of Parliament demanding justification for the additional expenditure ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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