Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, a key figure in African politics, dies at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died of a heart attack in India, a hospital in Kerala State confirmed Wednesday. He was 80 years old. Odinga was a key figure in African politics and ran for Kenya's presidency five times over three decades. In March, he signed a political pact with current President William Ruto that involved his opposition party in government policymaking. Odinga was known for advocating democratic reform, justice, and regional diplomacy. He recently lost an election to become the African Union chairperson.