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Kenyan President William Ruto says the East African Community is "committed" to "support the government of DRC." He further stressed the importance of having a peaceful sub-region for the "collective and individual" interest of the African countries. SOUNDBITE
Kenya unveils a series of strict measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, blocking entry to the country to all except citizens and other residents and shutting schools as the number of confirmed cases rises to three. As cases also mounted in Ethiopia and the Seychelles, countries across the region are taking action, blocking flights and banning mass gatherings. SOUNDBITE
Kenya's Health minister Mutahi Kagwe announces the country's first confirmed case of new coronavirus, saying a woman who returned from the United States tested positive for the illness in Nairobi. SOUNDBITE
Kenya's environment court blocked Wednesday the construction of a coal power station in the Lamu archipelago, a $2 billion project that faced years of resistance from conservationists and local communities. SOUNDBITE
"Israel has offered, a comprehensive new proposal. It is a roadmap for an enduring ceasefire and release of all hostages," says US President Joe Biden. SOUNDBITE