Celebrities, politicians and ordinary citizens have taken to social media to #PrayForKenya and #PrayForZimbabwe as chaos continues in both African countries.
Fourteen people were killed when four militants stormed an upscale hotel complex in Nairobi on Tuesday. Seven hundred people were safely evacuated.
The attack on the DusitD2 hotel began shortly with an explosion in the parking lot and then a suicide bomb blast in the foyer, police said.
Somali militant Islamist group al Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack.
Meanwhile, in Zimbabwe, three people, including a police officer, died during Monday's violent protests in Harare and Bulawayo, where protesters looted shops and torched cars.
The protests were sparked after the government announced a fuel price hike. Zimbabweans also complained of high prices of basic needs.
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile operator, said its internet services had been cut off following an order from the government.
Public figures and celebrities took to Twitter to pray for Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Pray for Kenya and Zim everyone.
This could be happening in SA – don't just be thankful, be mindful and pray for our brothers and sisters.— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi)
January 16, 2019
As long as there is injustice somewhere there can't be sustainable peace anywhere. Let's pray for healing and peace in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Deepest condolences and sympathies to those that have lost loved ones or suffered injuries
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3)
January 16, 2019
We mourn live
