In August 2026, the US signed a security agreement with Somalia’s northeastern federal member state, Puntland, without Mogadishu’s approval. That means that the US intends to expand the military base in Bosaso, bypassing the federal government in Mogadishu The deal was signed…
Migrants stranded on the way to Djibouti (Courtesy IOM) By Fred Oluoch Eastern Africa marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, yet the region continues to experience an increase in irregular migration on the Eastern route with the…
Mr Bonke and Mr Tobe at the launch By Fred Oluoch Kenya’s second-leading mobile service provider, Airtel, has come up with two products that is set to shake the country’s telephony market. First, Airtel on August 3 launched CashBack services in which…
OPINION By Ahmed Yaqoub The causes of the war in Sudan cannot be found in internal factors alone. Even its internal contradictions are, in one way or another, influenced by external forces. From another perspective, the Sudanese war is unfolding as part…
By Charles Omondi It could have been a sheer coincidence, but two pronouncements- one by the embattled former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and another by the Government of Canada- are bound to have a profound impact on Kenya’s tourism industry, at least…
By Charles Omondi With barely one year to go, pundits are wondering whether the developments in Kenya bode well for the holding of a free, fair and credible General Election, devoid of violence. There have been numerous ominous indicators that seem to…
By Charles Omondi After all Africa’s 10 representative to the 2026 World Cup have run their race, it is now time to reflect on the global soccer fiesta that was, for the first time, hosted by three countries; the US, Mexico and…
Turkey’s involvement in Somalia began as a vital humanitarian response Turkey’s involvement in Somalia began as a vital humanitarian response to the 2011 famine following a severe drought. We appreciate that since then, Ankara has become one of Mogadishu’s most influential external partners,…
By Charles Omondi When Ghana led the way in evacuating its nationals from the xenophobia violence in South Africa in May, Pretoria accused Accra of making “public spectacles” out of the situation. The flights occurred in May and June 2026, amid rising…
The adjustments to the 2018 peace agreement do not sit well with most stakeholders. The decision by the South Sudan Transitional government to strike out key provisions of the 2018 peace agreement has added to the hurdles facing the elections set for…
