Civil society groups in Uganda have sharply attacked a proposed “Protection of Sovereignty Bill,” warning that it could suppress criticism and hurt the economy, as debate heats up ahead of its presentation in parliament. Miria Matembe, a former cabinet minister, criticised the…
Thousands of pro-government supporters marched through the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, on Monday to support US sanctions on Joseph Kabila.Last week, Washington blacklisted the former president, accusing him of aiding the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and its political-military branch, the Congo River Alliance (AFC),…
Since Kenya’s President William Ruto took over power in September 2022, many foreign policy experts have complained that Kenya has lost out as the long-standing regional peace-maker, following many goofs regarding Sudan, DRC and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. AHMED HASHI, a renowned Political…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Kenya has recorded a recovery in its 2025 financial performance, posting a profit before tax of KES 426.8 million ($3,2 million), compared to a loss in 2024, representing a 173 percent improvement. This marks a milestone in…
Following a series of actions by both parties in recent months, the relationship between the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reached a new phase that reflects diplomatic, security, and economic rapprochement. Riyadh’s unambiguous stances on Somalia’s…
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that the escalation of conflict in Jonglei State could erode the 2018 peace agreement as the country prepares for the first-ever elections in December 2026. The fresh conflict not only threatens to…
The Ethiopian military crossed into Kenya’s northeastern region of Moyale on November 22, causing considerable tension between the two countries, which analysts attribute to poorly manned borders and continued cross-border conflicts among communities. The Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) crossed as far…
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development says that it is well placed to negotiate for the 31-month-old Sudan war despite criticism that it had abandoned its primary role to the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The war in Sudan that…
Businessman and chairman of the Somali Welfare Party, Mohamus Muhammed Mohamud has entered the race for the presidential elections scheduled for May 2026. Mr Mahmoud is entering the race through the Somali Unity Candidates Council—a group of five parties that have come…
Kenya’s territorial integrity is under threat following the incursion of rebel Jubaland armed forces into the northeastern county of Mandera, posing a security threat to the region and causing despondency among residents. The Jubaland numbering hundreds, entered the Kenyan territory in July…
