Author: Mwangi Maina

Tensions rise in South Sudan as security forces surround Riek Machar's residence Mar 05, 2025

The opposition faction has condemned the move, calling it a violation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and a threat to ongoing peace efforts.

Sanctioned Sudan’s RSF and rebel allies claim eight territories amid global condemnation Mar 04, 2025

The move, which comes just days after fierce international condemnation, signals a dramatic escalation in Sudan's power struggle.

Rwanda-Canada rift deepens over eastern DR Congo conflict Mar 04, 2025

Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed Canada's stance as "shameful", accusing it of selective outrage and ignoring DRC government-backed huma...

Haiti's MSS Mission: A miscalculated gamble now seeking U.N. lifeline Mar 03, 2025

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has ruled out an immediate transition of the MSS into a UN peacekeeping operation.

Kenya's diplomatic misstep: Hosting RSF's parallel government backfires Mar 03, 2025

The move has sparked a diplomatic firestorm, with key international players—including the United Nations, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egyp...

Regional bodies urge immediate action to de-escalate tensions in South Sudan Feb 28, 2025

With IGAD and the AU actively engaged in stabilising the country, failure to act decisively could risk broader insecurity spilling across borders.

EAC and SADC foreign ministers to convene in Harare amid escalating Eastern DRC crisis Feb 27, 2025

This high-level engagement comes at a time when violence in eastern DRC has intensified, with Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka revealing...

Tanzania ex-minister Makamba reconciles with President Samia months after Cabinet dismissal Feb 25, 2025

The public display of warmth between the two suggests that the rift may now be resolved, thereby restoring his standing within the government.

Gachagua accuses Ruto of business dealings with Sudan's RSF chief, alleges gold smuggling Feb 25, 2025

Gachagua also rebuked Ruto for hosting RSF leaders in Nairobi, saying the move has tarnished Kenya's reputation on the global stage.

EAC, SADC call for immediate ceasefire in eastern DRC amid escalating crisis Feb 25, 2025

The defence experts warned that the situation in eastern DRC has deteriorated drastically since the Joint EAC-SADC Summit on February 8, 2025.

Kenyan-led Haiti mission records first casualty during operation in Port-au-Prince Feb 24, 2025

The officer died from injuries sustained in the firefight, marking a grim moment for the multinational mission.

EAC military chiefs meet in Nairobi over escalating DRC crisis Feb 21, 2025

This meeting marks a renewed effort by regional actors to contain the escalating violence in the eastern DRC, which has seen an increase in clashes in...

US sanctions top Rwandan official, M23 spokesperson over DRC conflict Feb 20, 2025

The sanctions freeze all property and interests owned by Kabarebe and Kanyuka within the US and prohibit American individuals and businesses from enga...

Sudan recalls ambassador to Kenya amid RSF controversy Feb 20, 2025

This marks the second diplomatic withdrawal in just over a year, following the January 2024 recall after President William Ruto hosted RSF leader Moha...

Kenya defends decision to host Sudanese parallel government talks amid Port Sudan's outrage Feb 20, 2025

Port Sudan maintains that Kenya is overstepping diplomatic boundaries by facilitating discussions that seek to create an alternative power centre outs...

Uhuru resurfaces in Berlin as diplomatic feud with Ruto escalates Feb 18, 2025

At the heart of the power play was the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) meeting on Friday, where Kenyatta was invited as the EAC peace...

Kenya walks diplomatic tightrope as Sudan's RSF set to announce formation of parallel government from Nairobi Feb 17, 2025

The planned announcement from Nairobi, framed as the "Political Charter for the Government of Peace and Unity," is being positioned as an effort to "r...

Djibouti fires back at Ruto after Kenya's AUC defeat: "Africa deserved better than Raila" Feb 17, 2025

"Thirty-three heads of state chose Mahmoud, the right choice for Africa’s challenges, refusing to let the AU be hostage to Kenyan domestic politics. A...

M23 rebels announce control over Bukavu, call for dialogue with Kinshasa Feb 17, 2025

M23 said its forces moved in to "assist the population" after the city was "abandoned by Kinshasa's coalition forces."

Raila Odinga concedes defeat as Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf elected new AUC Chairperson Feb 15, 2025

Raila failed to maintain the momentum in subsequent rounds, leading to his early exit—a repeat of the 2017 AUC race, where former Foreign Minister Ami...

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf elected new AUC Chairperson after Raila eliminated from race Feb 15, 2025

Mahmoud Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat and long-serving foreign minister, clinched victory following an intense voting process that saw Kenya’s candida...

AU to give platform to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid shifting African-Israeli dynamics Feb 15, 2025

Mahmoud's address this year comes at a time when Africa's once-unanimous support for Palestine is increasingly complicated by internal divisions and g...

Moussa Faki bids farewell as AU braces for high-stakes leadership vote Feb 14, 2025

As leaders prepare for the high-stakes election to replace him, Kenya's top diplomat Musalia Mudavadi has already set a firm tone, cautioning against...

Raila AUC bid: Drawing lessons from 2017 vote when Kenya’s Amina Mohamed lost to Faki Moussa Feb 14, 2025

One of the most painful lessons was that public endorsements rarely translate into real votes in the secret ballot.

Rivalry between Morocco and Algeria plays out in high-stakes AU elections Feb 13, 2025

The drama at the Peace and Security Council election may pale in comparison to what is expected during the upcoming AU Commission leadership vote.

Ethiopia secures African Union Peace and Security Council seat amid regional tensions Feb 13, 2025

Given the growing geopolitical interest in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's membership will allow it to counter external influence while promoting its o...

Backroom diplomacy as Kenya engages in last-minute lobbying for Raila’s AUC top seat bid Feb 12, 2025

In AU politics, campaigns are not about glossy manifestos; they are about power, influence, and strategic trade-offs.

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