The Kenyan Supreme Court has rejected challenges to the victory of Uhuru Kenyatta as winner of the recent Presidential election. Opposition leaders have appealed for calm after police fired tear gas to disperse angry crowds.
Africa Minister Mark Simmonds said today the UK "greatly values its deep and historic partnership" with Kenya, after the Kenya vote commission confirmed Uhuru Kenyatta as winner of Presidential vote.
Mr Simmonds said that the UK will continue to work with the nation, and that rivals in the election must accept defeat or take their challenge to court. He urged all sides to "show patience and restraint". Mr Simmonds said:
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.