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Ghosts of empire: A quarantine centre and Laikipia’s colonial past

Low Severity Africa Kenya
Date Occurred Jun 17, 2026 01:12 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Jun 17, 2026
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A US Ebola quarantine centre has sparked protests in Laikipia, Kenya, over land and sovereignty concerns.

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  • ID #9106
  • Type General News
  • Region Africa
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jun 17, 2026
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