IGAD Calls for Ceasefire, Release of Detained South Sudan Officials, as Conflict Escalates
An extraordinary summit of IGAD Heads of State and Government on South Sudan wants the government of Africa’s newest nation to release detained officials as part of the solutions to stabilize the country. [...]
South Sudan is Unravelling, Again
South Sudan's neighbours, and regional and international bodies have urged the country's leaders to resolve an escalating conflict between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar over clashes [...]
Kenya Issues Alert over DRC War as USA Sanctions Rwandan Minister
Kenya has issued a security alert to its citizens living and working in the troubled Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the conflict in the vast country escalates amid a [...]Sudan Accuses Kenya of Act of Hostility' for Hosting Rebel Groups
Kenya is on the receiving end for hosting Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies in Nairobi as they work towards creating a parallel government. “Given that the stated [...]Eritrea Criticises Western Press for Longstanding Smear Campaign'
Eritrea has criticised Western press for disproportionate negative coverage' and a longstanding and unwarranted smear campaign.' For years, the narrative surrounding Eritrea has been rife with distortion and simplification, largely [...]
Pressure Mounts Against Adani Indictment as Trump Suspends Anti-Bribery Law
At least six US Congressmen are lobbying against the November 2024 indictment of Gautam Adani and officials of his companies on allegations of bribery, coinciding with a major move by [...]DRC Crisis Summits are Facing a Mediation Nightmare
Last weekend, the East African Community (EAC) and the South African Development Community (SADC) met in Tanzania to find the best path to a sustainable political solution to the Eastern [...]US Halts US$13mn Funding for Kenya-Led Haiti Mission
The United Nations (UN) has stated that the Kenya-led mission to rid Haiti's capital of criminal gangs is likely to suffer deeper financial shortages as a result of President Donald [...]South Africa, US Feud Takes Shape as Trump Cuts Aid
A looming feud between Washington and Pretoria has begun taking shape after US President Donald Trump said he would be cutting aid because of expropriation laws, and South Africa's President [...]Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Dragged into DRC Conflict over ‘Visit Rwanda’ Sponsorship
A few of the world’s top football clubs, including regional favourite Arsenal, are currently walking on egg shells as DR Congo officials, fans, and critics have expressed outrage over their [...]
Ruto Convenes Emergency EAC Heads of State Meeting to Discuss DRC War
President William Ruto has convened an extra ordinary regional summit on Wednesday this week to discuss the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which saw the rebel [...]Inside US President Donald Trump's Africa Team
On January 20th, Donald J Trump was sworn in for his second and final term as the President of the United States, four years after he lost to outgoing President [...]
