Kenya’s Supreme Court up held the country’s election result to confirm Kenyatta as president. Mr. Kenyatta promised to serve all Kenyans without discrimination and urged people to pray for peace. His main rival Oginga Odinga says he doesn’t agree with all the court’s findings but respects this decision.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a popular Egypt satirist Bassem Youssef for allegedly insulting Islam and President Mohammed Morsi. This news TV program has spotted more controversial than any other show in the country. Activists say the case endangers free speeches in Egypt.
The bank of Cyprus says costumers with deposit more than a hundred thousand euros could see up to 60% percents of their savings wiped out as a result of the country’s bailout. Cyprus officials also say big depositors at Laiki - the country’s second largest bank, could face even higher “haircut”.