It raises hopes that the latest cycle of violence in a decades-long conflict rooted in the Rwandan genocide might ease, with both countries hoping to...

The Apostolic Nuncio revealed that by doing that, they would be taking over from where the late Pope left and truly living out his legacy of humility...

The nurse based at Masisi General Referral Hospital is the second MSF staff member to be killed in Masisi town in the past two months and the third to...

The PS affirmed the government’s commitment to respect the court ruling and indicated that legal redress may be sought. He stressed, however, that the...

The IMCTC is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where delegates from member countries operate, undertaking tasks aligned with the coalition’s obje...

“He loved Muslims and was dedicated to spreading peace. His final statements defended Palestine and the oppressed people of Gaza. His efforts helped a...

The training is courtesy of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition.

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the individuals are affiliated with recruiting agencies or an organised group.

The CS was responding to a question by Garsen MP Ali Wario, who sought answers on the status of the case, the motive of the killing and what the gover...

The United States, the mission's main financier, stated that it could not continue shouldering such a significant burden, while France announced a con...

On April 11, the RSF and their allied armed groups stormed Zamzam, Sudan's largest displacement camp, which used to host at least 500,000 people near...

Guterres' assessment, contained in a letter to the council, notes that Haiti is still undergoing a fragile political transition, with the progress on...

During the ceremony, General Ogolla’s passing was remembered as a moment that deeply impacted the nation and the military fraternity. Each fallen sold...

The report is based on a survey conducted in 11 counties where the centre established that a majority of citizens willingly fail to report gang activi...

Dreaded gangs are characterised by their use of sharp weapons such as pangas and poisoned arrows, extreme violence, and involvement in drug peddling o...

Fatalities and injuries during the period more than doubled compared to the previous quarter, with over 1,300 deaths and more than 400 injuries report...

The military has been hitting headlines lately, following the uproar over Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Kahariri's warning on the persistent...

High-profile tragedies such as the brutal murder of Olympic runner Agnes Tirop and the targeted killing of non-binary activist Sheila Lumumba are embl...

The recovered animals were found at the Nayakori area, five kilometers in Pokot North Sub county.

Murkomen said the transfers will boost the officers’ morale, as those who will be deployed will report with the mindset that they will be around for j...

The mission's exit strategy will be informed by progressive improvement in the capacity of the Somali security forces to take over full responsibility...

Following the August 30, 2023 coup, the PSC, during its 1172nd session, suspended Gabon from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored.

He further stated that the Ministry had decided to review the rules and regulations governing the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival to ensure str...

The realignment of AU troops from ATMIS to AUSSOM is expected to be completed by June 30 this year, ahead of the launch of phase two of the mission, w...

At the moment, over 600 National Police Reservists have been deployed within Baringo North, Baringo South, Tiaty East, and Tiaty West to ensure a sust...

Preliminary investigations have established that the gunshots heard during the incident were fired by VIP security personnel and licensed civilian fir...

Rwandan High Commissioner to Kenya Ambassador Martin Ngoga termed the day as a period of profound sorrow and deep reflection not just for Rwandans but...

The feat saw him surpass the previous record held by the legendary HeroRAT Magawa, who identified 71 landmines and 38 UXOs during his five-year servic...

The conduct of the officers – assaulting Amayo, denying him medical care, and barring access to his wife – also contravened the Fifth Schedule of the...

Humanitarian workers have been targeted, and critical infrastructure, such as medical facilities and shelters, has been destroyed.

Despite significant efforts and progress over the years, the continent continues to face serious challenges in mine action, including the effects of I...

Meareg Amare Abrha, a respected chemistry professor at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia, was killed in 2021 after his home address and posts calling f...

EACC CEO Ali Mohamud said the commission is also currently pursuing over 400 cases at various stages of trial for the forfeiture of corruptly acquired...

Murkomen stated that the appointment of Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs is guided by the Revised Scheme of Service for National Government Administrative...

The airstrike conducted today by AFRICOM focused on ISIS members and leaders who were congregating in the Southeastern area of Bosasso, Puntland.

A security report at the time revealed that the attack could have been avoided and that some Kenyans, fearing for their safety, feared giving out info...

Gaala, a refugee, was murdered after refusing to marry a 55-year-old man who is among the arrested suspects. She endured 27 days of beatings before su...

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

Kananu died on October 6, 2024, following a botched operation at Omnicare Medical Limited, also known as Body by Design, located on Kabarsiran Avenue...

The De Havilland Dash 8 (DH8D) aircraft operated by the UNSOS was departing from Somalia to a yet-to-be-disclosed location when the incident happened.

The Eastleigh Voice with its article titled "Nairobi Expressway to introduce dedicated boda boda lanes – Transport CS Davis Chirchir" implied that the...

As of the end of February 2025, the total population of refugees and asylum seekers in Kenya was 836,907.

The Special Representative further said she was "extremely shocked by the heinous attack" on peacekeepers whose mission is to protect civilians.

UNHCR's boss Filipo Grandi pledged support to the plan, recognising it as a model for the region and the rest of the world, but noted the dire state o...

At an event organised by Amnesty International, experts from Human Rights Watch, and other organisations exposed the dire situation, calling for more...

The advisory warns that while most river basins are flowing at normal levels, some are approaching the flood alarm stage.

Dr Machar and his wife, Angelina Teny, were placed under house arrest on Wednesday night, an action that now threatens peace in the fragile nation.

The allocation of the Sh2.5 billion to the mission raises questions as the UN Trust Fund created to support the mission has met its costs and has enou...

The research and litigation institution said it is concerned that the journalist faces the risk of being ordered to pay heavy costs that follow the la...

The incident happened nearly a week after another Kenyan officer was injured while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff within the Belot area i...

He stated that the Ministry has declared zero tolerance for False Codling Moth (FCM) and is committed to ensuring 100 per cent compliance with EU regu...

Chad condemned threats made against it by the same senior military official that claimed that N'Djamena and Amdjarass were legitimate military targets...

The medical humanitarian organisation called on all state and non-state armed groups in Ituri to spare civilians as well as healthcare facilities, whi...

The judges further reminded the suspects that a delay in the trial would affect the quality of justice.

Mahmoud said the Luanda process has contributed significantly to creating conditions for dialogue and regional and international engagement.

Last month, the United States, one of the agency’s biggest financiers, ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign assistance, forcing the UNHCR to sca...

He said the Ministry is seeking an additional Sh2.5 billion to facilitate the implementation and operationalisation of newly gazetted administrative u...

Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...

The dialogue series also aligns with the second counter-terrorism strategy (2025-2030) whose implementation has kicked off.

According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...

The CS said the law provided that in the event that KDF is deployed to restore peace in areas affected by unrest, under article 241, the chief of the...

The winning candidate from the National Unity Platform, Naukoola Luyimbazi, won with 17,764 votes in the heated by-election that also saw journalists...

The Association of Independent Somali Journalists condemned the attack and extended its condolences to the late journalist’s family in a statement sha...

Many residents of Goma expressed confusion over what they saw as the rebel group's disproportionate response to European sanctions.

According to local media, her wardrobe transitioned from casual to more formal looks upon her marriage to her husband—then a Prince and heir apparent...

According to their joint communique, the opening of the two airports in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces will facilitate the withdrawal of SADC tro...

While the group’s spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, stated on Friday that its representatives would attend the meeting, it has not yet confirmed who wil...

Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the total budget for the mission in the current financial year 2024/2025 is Sh2.1 billion and not Sh4.5 billion...

Police have linked the attack to the foiled abduction of a Chinese national by suspected terrorists who have since been arrested.

At the time of his disappearance, the victim was 14 years old and a student at Mandera DEB Primary School.

Since the war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their associated militias in April 2023, tens of...

He added that the service remains committed to fostering a positive relationship with the media and aims to enhance collaboration through consultative...

M23 want the mediation team to formally involve all stakeholders in its initiative and its terms of reference citing knowledge of the mediation offer...

Disputes between rival factions intensified recently with the region’s embattled administrator appealing for help from the federal government after a...

The decision announced in a communique further ordered the troops to begin their phased withdrawal from Goma.

Asked whether he knows he committed a crime by his actions, Leitich told journalists on Tuesday afternoon, “I cannot say whether there was a mistake o...

The Trump administration has marked over 4,000 Somalis for deportation as part of the nearly two million “illegal immigrants” that have been identifi...

IGAD’s Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu said the authority’s Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification will...

The stories of how the victims fall prey to their traffickers mirror those given by those who get trafficked elsewhere on tourist visas.

NACADA CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa said recent incidents have revealed that these premises are being misused for drug-fueled parties, illicit alcohol cons...

Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

Reports indicate that the M23 has expanded its control of mining sites in the region thereby increasing its monthly taxes.

In a statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe commended the M23 group’s actions and criticised the international community for failing...

The Mandera project sought to improve security along the border with Ethiopia and Somalia, with the hope that these efforts would eventually lead to t...

In an interview with Universal TV, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, said that the two nations are engaged in discussions and aim...

He will be deputised by Dunia Masumbuko Bwenge, Vice-Governor in charge of Political, Administrative, and Legal Affairs) and Gishinge Gasinzira Juvéna...

The Cabinet Secretary added that efforts to secure and bring home the chiefs abducted in Mandera three weeks ago are ongoing.

The number of convicts on death row in Kenya has risen from 120 in 2023 to 175 as at February 26, 2025.

Accordingly, the composition of AUSSOM troops will be as follows: Uganda (4,500), Ethiopia (2,500), Djibouti (1,520), Kenya (1,410), with Egypt (1,091...

The injured officer is receiving treatment at a city hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

On Monday last week, KDF conducted its latest civil-military cooperation activity in Lomelo village within Turkana County.

As Mandera and Wajir counties continue their pursuit of peace, a week-long football tournament provided a glimpse of what unity through sports can ach...

Despite the gains made, the authorities note that a number of firearms remain in the wrong hands in the region.

The other facilitators are Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Ethiopia's former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn.

The recruitment campaigns targeted regional member states and Yemen, attempting to integrate foreign terrorist fighters into structured hierarchies.

IGAD's Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, officially assumes chairmanship from Dr Omar Alieu Touray, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, wh...

Some displaced individuals reported receiving evacuation orders, while others claimed they had been advised against leaving. Many, having endured year...

The summit is expected to issue further directives to facilitate a sustainable ceasefire between the warring parties under the two peace processes, as...