Author: Foreign Correspondent

South Africa urgently requests ICJ to review Israel's Rafah operations Feb 13, 2024

Pretoria is requesting the global court to assess whether Israel's decision to expand military operations in Rafah warrants court's intervention

Sudanese military refutes RSF leader claims of victories in West Darfur Feb 13, 2024

The spokesperson for the army denounced the audio recording circulated on social media by the RSF leader as "fabricated."

EU slams US over silence on Gaza death toll amid arms supply to Israel Feb 12, 2024

Borrell called for action to avert more deaths in Gaza.

Court orders Netherlands to stop supplying fighter jet parts to Israel Feb 12, 2024

The US-owned F-35 parts are stored at a warehouse in the Netherlands and then shipped to several partners, including Israel, via existing export agree...

Jordan's King Abdullah joins Gaza aid airdrop mission Feb 12, 2024

In a video, the monarch is seen in military attire aboard a plane, part of the ongoing efforts by the Jordanian Air Force to deliver urgent medical su...

Nicaragua seeks to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel Feb 10, 2024

Several other states have signaled they might want to intervene in the global case.

Kenyan envoy to Botswana presents credentials to president Masisi Feb 09, 2024

She will succeed Mohamed Shidiye, a former politician from North Eastern who has served in Gaborone as Nairobi's top diplomat since 2018.

Abdishakur Hussein to lead Middle Eastern Affairs at Kenya's Foreign ministry Feb 09, 2024

Abdishakur Hussein, a career diplomat has previously served in Italy and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed appoints Redwan Hussien as spy chief Feb 08, 2024

Redwan has played a pivotal role in shaping Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and has been entrusted with special assignments as a special envoy.

Gaza war: Palestinian group calls out UN special adviser Alice Nderitu for inaction Feb 08, 2024

The organisations note the absence of meaningful action by Alice Wairimu Nderitu's office in response to sustained mass atrocities endured by Palestin...

Uhuru meets Museveni over regional peace Feb 07, 2024

Kenyatta is once again discussing the matter with Museveni, marking the second interaction within a fortnight.

Ethiopia not seeking war with Somalia - PM Abiy Ahmed Feb 06, 2024

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia is a second home to Somalis and that the two nations have a bond fortified by blood ties.

South Sudan’s Kiir, Machar meet over renewed violence in oil-rich region Feb 06, 2024

About 40 people lost their lives in the violence over the weekend.

Kenya signs agriculture, tax solidarity MoUs with Poland Feb 05, 2024

The two leaders are due to address the Poland-Kenya business forum, with participants from both countries.

Ruto, Polish President to discuss bilateral ties, Russia-Ukraine conflict Feb 05, 2024

Polish President Andrzej Duda's objective during the tour is to promote Polish business interests and counter Russian “propaganda” on the continent.

US, rights body raise concern over Amhara’s state of emergency extension Feb 03, 2024

The Ethiopian parliament ratified the extension of the state of emergency in the troubled northern Amhara region on Friday.

Sudan’s forgotten war: A deadly conflict neglected nine months on Feb 03, 2024

The UN food agency said Friday it has received reports of people dying from starvation in Sudan.

AU Peace and Security Council urges de-escalation in Ethiopia-Somalia tensions Jan 17, 2024

In a bid to address the escalating tensions between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia, the African Union...

Rwandan forces report killing of Congolese soldier in illegal crossing Jan 16, 2024

The confrontation in Rubavu District, Northwestern Rwanda led to the arrest of two other Congolese soldiers from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Re...

Burundi closes border with Rwanda as conflict between the two countries escalate Jan 12, 2024

A new conflict with significant regional implications is escalating between Burundi and Rwanda. Burundi has accused Rwanda of being a 'bad neighbour’...

Sudan's RSF open to ceasefire with army Jan 02, 2024

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Tuesday their readiness to enter immediate and unconditional ceasefire discussions with t...

Looming famine in Ethiopia’s Tigray sparks starvation fear Dec 30, 2023

The people of Ethiopia’s Tigray region are facing the gravest famine in recent memory, with Tigray’s regional President, Getachew Reda, stating on Fri...

Somalia is poised to receive significant debt relief from World Bank and IMF Dec 13, 2023

In a historic decision, Somalia's multilateral and bilateral lenders are poised to cancel the country's Usd4.5 billion external debt, significantly pa...

UN calls for urgent funding as Somalia faces humanitarian crisis over El Nino floods Dec 02, 2023

As devastating rains and floods wreak havoc in Somalia, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator, George Conway, joined forces with the government and the Soma...

United Liberia: President Weah's gracious concession speech marks new chapter Nov 18, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Liberia witnessed a remarkable display of statesmanship as President George Weah gracefully conceded defeat in the pre...

UN Security Council extends AU mission to Somalia by six months Nov 16, 2023

The UN Security Council last night extended the AU Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia until 30 June 2024, through the unanimous adoption of Resolut...

Ethiopian airlines to purchase a record number of Boeing planes Nov 15, 2023

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's aviation giant, has made a historic announcement of a substantial order for up to 67 Boeing planes, marking the largest-e...

How proposed South African law will affect Somalis Nov 15, 2023

The legislation contains radical proposals aimed at overhauling the migration system in South Africa.

UN flags at half-mast for staff killed in Gaza Nov 13, 2023

The blue and white UN flag was lowered at 9:30 am local time at offices in Bangkok, Tokyo and Beijing, a day after the world body reported "a signific...