Author: Mwangi Maina

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir tasks new army chief with sweeping military reforms Jul 11, 2025

President Salva Kiir outlined a clear roadmap for military transformation, calling for the elimination of so-called "ghost names" from the SSPDF payro...

Cabinet shake-up in Sudan as transitional PM Kamil Tayyib Idris seeks stability amid civil war Jul 11, 2025

The appointments, announced by state-run 'Sudan News Agency', are seen as an attempt to fill key governance gaps and build momentum behind a technocra...

Nile tensions resurface as Egypt slams Ethiopia’s dam completion Jul 11, 2025

Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation criticised the completion of the $4 billion (h518 billion)billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (...

Kenya subtly endorses US-Qatar-brokered DRC peace deal, acknowledges changing regional dynamics Jul 09, 2025

While Kenya had long championed African-led solutions—through the Nairobi and Luanda peace tracks—it now appears content to play a supporting role to...

Kenya makes diplomatic overtures to Sudan amid tensions over alleged RSF ties Jul 09, 2025

On Tuesday, Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei met with Sudan's Chargé d'Affaires in Nairobi, Mohamed Osman Akasha, to reaffir...

Somali, Egyptian leaders meet in Cairo amid tensions over Ethiopia’s dam Jul 08, 2025

The Somali presidency, Villa Somalia, praised Egypt's "unwavering support," but analysts suggest that Egypt is seeking diplomatic ballast amid heighte...

US threatens South Africa with 30 per cent tariff on all exports amid BRICS alignment concerns Jul 08, 2025

US President Donald Trump signalled a clear shift in Washington's tone towards BRICS-aligned economies, warning Pretoria that America's patience with...

From bottom-up to top-down: Is President William Ruto reversing course? Jul 07, 2025

President Ruto, once the self-styled outsider and critic of state overreach, now finds himself accused of the very sins he railed against.

Rwandan President Kagame reignites controversy over Tshisekedi’s rise to power Jul 05, 2025

The Rwandan leader went further, suggesting that former President Joseph Kabila orchestrated the transition.

Wilson Boinnet memoir: Former spy chief lifts the lid on intelligence reform Jul 04, 2025

A career soldier who once served as aide-de-camp to President Daniel Arap Moi, Boinnet is perhaps best remembered for his 2002 warning to the presiden...

President Kagame casts doubt on US-brokered peace deal with DR Congo Jul 04, 2025

Speaking to journalists in Kigali, Kagame reaffirmed Rwanda's commitment to the agreement, which was brokered by the administration of US President Do...

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed pushes for sea access, avoids war - for now Jul 04, 2025

For landlocked Ethiopia - a country of over 130 million people and one of Africa's fastest-growing economies - the lack of direct access to maritime t...

PM Abiy calls for unity amid Egypt, Sudan tensions as Ethiopia completes grand dam construction Jul 03, 2025

Prime Minister Abiy emphasised that Ethiopia’s development goals will not undermine the interests of its downstream neighbours.

Two years later, BATUK probe stalls as Kenyan delegation remains silent during UK visit Jul 03, 2025

Yet beneath the polished dispatches and promises of green growth and trade, a festering issue was quietly sidestepped — again. The elephant in the roo...

South Sudan launches door-to-door taxpayer registration in Juba Jul 02, 2025

The capital has been divided into ten administrative zones in an attempt to streamline the registration process and strengthen oversight of tax compli...

Kenya courts UK deals amid infrastructure lessons and uneven gains in London visit Jul 01, 2025

The Nairobi Railway City project was touted as a major win for British architects, engineers, and legal consultants, with financing expected to come t...

DRC at 65: Tshisekedi calls for peace on independence day as M23 asserts control in Goma Jul 01, 2025

While Kinshasa projected diplomacy, Goma staged defiance. M23's Corneille Nangaa and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 marked the day by planting a symbol...

Kenya begins evacuation of citizens from Iran as fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire takes hold Jun 30, 2025

The first group of evacuees from Iran arrived in Nairobi on Sunday morning and was received by government officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Air...

Tanzania’s ruling party CCM strengthens control ahead of 2025 general election Jun 30, 2025

CCM, which has ruled Tanzania continuously since independence, kicked off the nomination exercise on Saturday, marking the start of what is expected t...

Rwanda, DR Congo to ink peace deal in Washington Jun 27, 2025

The deal, quietly initialled by technical teams on June 18, is to be witnessed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and bears the fingerprints of both...

Ruto meets AUC chief Mahmoud Youssouf amid growing doubts over union’s reform agenda Jun 26, 2025

Mohamoud briefed Ruto on preparations for the upcoming Special Summit on AU Reforms, and thanked Kenya for its "continued support" and for staying eng...

Malema's EFF party slams Kenyan Government over 'brutal repression' of peaceful protests Jun 26, 2025

The EFF expressed "full solidarity with the youth of Kenya," who returned to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024 pro...

Kenya pushes back as diplomatic pressure mounts over protest anniversary Jun 25, 2025

While acknowledging the concerns raised about policing, the ministry emphasised that any violations "are addressed through our institutions—including...

Western diplomats call for restraint, warn against use of hired goons ahead of June 25 protests Jun 24, 2025

Adding to their concern, the ambassadors noted that "we are troubled by the use of hired 'goons' to infiltrate or disrupt peaceful gatherings," callin...

Sudan military accuses Kenya of backing RSF militia, escalating diplomatic row Jun 24, 2025

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed Kenya was complicit in supplying arms to the Rapid Support Forces (...

Tanzania’s digital dissenters face crackdown as election nears Jun 23, 2025

Over the weekend, police in Arusha detained Jackson Kabalo, 32, and Joseph Mrindoko, 37, accusing the two content creators of "improper use of social...

Sudan's new PM Kamil Idris unveils technocrat cabinet, setting up clash with armed factions Jun 20, 2025

The PM set the stage for a confrontation with entrenched armed factions that have held sway under previous power-sharing arrangements.

Ex-President Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa as family snubs State Funeral in Zambia Jun 20, 2025

The announcement marks a dramatic rupture with Lusaka, where President Hakainde Hichilema's administration had prepared for a state funeral with full...

Zambia ends national mourning amid funeral impasse with former President Lungu's family Jun 20, 2025

The late president's family, citing unresolved grievances, declined to release his body from South Africa—despite earlier agreements—prompting the Zam...

Tanzania pushes back as UN raises alarm over repression ahead of elections Jun 19, 2025

Tanzania's Permanent Representative, Dr Abdallah Possi, rubbished as "erroneous, misleading and misconstrued" a statement by UN-appointed experts.

DR Congo, Rwanda agree to draft peace accord to end hostilities Jun 19, 2025

The agreement, according to a joint statement from the US State Department, is due to be signed on June 27 at a ministerial-level meeting.

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

Kenya issues emergency advisory for citizens in Israel and Iran as tensions escalate Jun 18, 2025

The ministry stressed the importance of vigilance, urging Kenyan nationals to avoid non-essential travel, stay updated through local media alerts, and...

Police brutality during protest sparks condemnation from international community Jun 18, 2025

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kenya, Stephen Jackson, expressed deep concern and called for justice and tra...

Spain urges EU arms embargo on Israel, calls for Iran nuclear talks Jun 18, 2025

Albares underscored the European Union's significant economic leverage and responsibility in the conflict.

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns Israel-Iran war threatens global stability, urges urgent global action Jun 17, 2025

Calling for urgent international action, King Abdullah cautioned that the global community risks moral complicity by remaining silent.

UN-backed Israel-Palestine peace talks suspended amid escalating regional tensions Jun 17, 2025

The suspension, while temporary, marks a serious diplomatic setback for multilateral efforts aimed at resuscitating a two-state framework between Isra...

Bullet in broad daylight: How cameras, courage and OSINT are unmasking Kenya’s police brutality Jun 17, 2025

The Kenyan government, a sitting member of the UN Human Rights Council, now finds itself under fresh scrutiny.

Kenya blames Egypt, Iran, UAE for fuelling Sudan war in explosive geopolitical accusation Jun 16, 2025

claimed that the involvement of mercenaries from countries like Russia and Colombia was undermining peace efforts and deepening regional instability.

Top Ethiopia militray chief warns of security threat from Egypt’s military presence in Somalia Jun 16, 2025

Though Berhanu stopped short of naming Egypt, his comments follow reports confirming that Cairo signed a military cooperation agreement with Somalia i...

UN sounds alarm over Tanzania’s "shrinking democratic space" Jun 13, 2025

UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts called on the Tanzanian government to "immediately stop the enforced disappearance of political opponents, h...

AU condemns escalating Israel-Iran conflict, warns of global fallout Jun 13, 2025

The African Union reiterated its unwavering commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and the peaceful resolution of disputes — principles long enshrined in...

China offers zero-tariff measures to 53 African countries, excluding Eswatini Jun 12, 2025

In recent years, Beijing has deepened cooperation with African countries across a spectrum from agriculture to infrastructure, consolidating its posit...

Kenya doubles down on One-China Policy to woo Beijing Jun 10, 2025

In a move that leaves no room for ambiguity, Mudavadi underscored that Nairobi “does not, and will not”, recognise Taiwan as an independent state.

Germany, Norway reopen embassies in Juba as South Sudan tensions ease Jun 10, 2025

The statement emphasised that the reopening reflects "the continued strength of bilateral relations and the shared commitment of both countries to mai...

Ethiopia to host Africa’s next climate summit amid unkept promises Jun 09, 2025

AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met with Ethiopia's foreign minister, Gedion Timothewos, on Monday to discuss preparations for the forthcomin...

African Union pushes for funding reforms as donor dependence persists Jun 09, 2025

The gathering of Africa's 55 ambassadors, who steer the Union's day-to-day affairs, set the tone for a series of high-level meetings, including next m...

Turkey to deliver T129 Atak helicopters to Somalia under defence pact Jun 07, 2025

The transfer of the aircraft—a key asset in combating Al-Shabaab insurgents—follows the signing of a bilateral defence pact earlier this year.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir declares state of emergency in Warrap, Unity states over rising insecurity Jun 06, 2025

The decree empowers the government to deploy additional security forces and authorises "all necessary measures" to restore order in the conflict-hit a...

Chad suspends visas for US citizens in retaliation for inclusion in travel ban Jun 05, 2025

Chad joins seven other African countries affected by Washington's travel ban.

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