Regional Perspectives

The announcement comes as armed clashes continue near the Chadian border, with some humanitarian partners reporting that they have suspended operations due to the worsening security conditions and communications disruptions.

Somali FIFA referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been honoured by the Kuwait Football Association following his World Cup setback, as he continues to earn recognition on the international stage through high-profile officiating assignments.

The Danish wildlife journalist was arrested while seeking work permits in Kampala, with authorities yet to disclose the alleged offences as concerns grow over increasing pressure on Uganda's media.

The operation involved F-16 fighter aircraft targeting militant positions, including caves, weapons caches and hideouts used by the group.

A new UNDP assessment warns the outbreak could cost the DRC more than $1 billion, eliminate 55,000 jobs and trigger billions in economic losses across Africa, even if the virus is contained.

During the visit, discussions focused on the role of natural resource management in protecting ecosystems while supporting economic opportunities for communities that depend on the environment for their livelihoods.

Kenya is working with COMESA under the World Bank-backed IDEA Programme to develop a regional AI strategy, harmonise regulations and strengthen digital inclusion, innovation and cybersecurity across Eastern and Southern Africa.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met in Addis Ababa to discuss strengthening security, trade and economic cooperation as Somalia and Ethiopia continue efforts to rebuild relations after months of diplomatic tensions.

Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister Jibril Haji Abdirashid has dismissed as "false" and "baseless" allegations that he threatened Kenya's security following his deportation from JKIA, while reaffirming his commitment to stronger bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries.

The development follows a military raid on the Nation Media Group Uganda premises in Namuwongo early Sunday morning that disrupted newspaper printing, television broadcasts and radio operations.

Nation Media Group Uganda says it will continue publishing through its digital platforms after an overnight military raid disrupted its television, radio and newspaper operations, while regulators investigate the incident.

Uganda has begun evacuating its nationals from South Africa after escalating anti-migrant violence, with 746 citizens registered for government-assisted flights and one Ugandan confirmed dead in KwaZulu-Natal.

The East African Press Councils has urged governments and media organisations to resolve disputes through dialogue, warning that growing intimidation of journalists in Kenya and Uganda is undermining press freedom, democracy and the public's right to information.

Bobi Wine said the two civil society leaders were taken by the military and driven to an unknown destination.

The military operation came only hours after General Muhoozi, who is also the son of President Yoweri Museveni, announced on his X account that he intended to shut down the media outlets.

As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?

The suspect was indicted on 31 counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, bribery of federal programmes, and money laundering. He left the United States after charges were filed in 2022, before his apprehension in Somalia four years later.

Amnesty called on Saudi Arabia to immediately halt executions, commute all death sentences imposed for drug-related offences, and establish a formal moratorium on the death penalty as a first step toward its abolition.

The appointment was announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, with the global body highlighting Mohamed’s decades-long experience in development, humanitarian action and peace-building.

South Sudan activated its emergency response plan immediately after outbreaks were reported in neighbouring countries by deploying response teams to high-risk states.

Somalia has been battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency for years as part of an ongoing counterterrorism campaign across the country.

UN reports on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) document that the armed group has committed systematic crimes against humanity and war crimes through brutal attacks on civilians in the DRC.

Katambi made the announcement in response to a question from a Member of Parliament (MP) on the government’s knowledge of and preparedness for the alleged demonstrations.

Kinshasa-backed armed groups like the UN-sanctioned FDLR have been accused of driving violence against the Tutsi in North and South Kivu provinces.

According to Hassan, Somalia remains ready to receive all confirmed citizens whose asylum claims have been rejected, but said non-citizens should instead be returned to their countries of origin.

DRC accuses Rwanda of massacres, extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual violence, forced displacement and ethnic discrimination.

The DRC has imposed stricter travel rules for people returning from Ebola-affected areas as part of tightened control measures.

DRC’s eastern provinces continue to experience persistent conflict, while much of the wealth generated from cobalt, copper and other minerals has not benefited the people of the region.

The appointment comes days after President Museveni disclosed that the First Lady had been battling a serious illness.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) holds that M23’s control and trafficking of illicit minerals directly fuel its destabilising operations and further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the DRC.

The Ministry of Health said Kenya remains at high risk of receiving an imported case because of its position as a major regional transport and travel hub with strong links to neighbouring countries.

The European Union has imposed stricter visa rules on Somali nationals, extending processing times to 45 days and suspending key visa privileges over what it describes as insufficient cooperation on the readmission of irregular migrants.

Somalia opposition lawmakers have condemned the three-year prison sentence handed to social media activist Sacdiya Bajaaj, arguing the ruling threatens freedom of expression, raises questions about judicial independence, and warrants review by a higher court.

According to Amnesty, the CMC‑FDP maintains remote bases in Bukombo and targets civilians, often at night or in areas with few M23 fighters.

Kinshasa said it had contacted French authorities to facilitate the tracing and monitoring of contacts who may have been exposed in the DRC and to coordinate follow-up measures in France in line with the International Health Regulations.

Among the key priorities are accelerating the East African Monetary Union through the harmonisation of fiscal and monetary policies, the operationalisation of the East African Monetary Institute, and the integration of regional payment systems.

Burundi recorded the largest rise in exports in 2025, nearly doubling compared with 2024, driven primarily by mineral shipments. The country posted an 89.6 per cent rise in 2025.

The operation was carried out on Tuesday by the SAF’s 13th Infantry Brigade under the Fourth Infantry Division in Geissan district, targeting areas beyond Abu Dugla and Ashambo, about one kilometre from the Ethiopia-Sudan border.

HRW has urged Tigray authorities to withdraw or substantially revise the draft in line with international human rights standards, stressing that security measures must not come at the expense of fundamental freedoms.

Libya has long functioned as a major transit hub for migrants and refugees attempting to reach Europe across the Mediterranean Sea, with the country’s northern coast serving as a key departure point for smugglers’ boats.

The clashes come as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered its fourth year.

The UN says the DR Congo has reported 1,000 Ebola cases, the most ever in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, Kenya's health minister says he is halting a US-backed Ebola quarantine center.

The report finds that sexual violence has spread alongside both the conflict and displacement routes and has been used consistently to terrorise and traumatise civilians.

While the date has now been set, uncertainty remains over whether the vote will actually take place, given years of missed deadlines, political mistrust and continuing instability.

MoFA spokesperson Ambassador Nebiat Getachew said the inauguration of the GERD has “shifted the narrative of water use from an unfair to an equitable one”.

DR Congo currently hosts 196,289 Rwandan refugees and asylum seekers, including 75,421 who have been biometrically registered, while Rwanda hosts 84,456 Congolese refugees and asylum seekers.

Between Thursday and Sunday, drone attacks reportedly targeted multiple locations, including a power substation and a fuel station, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

According to KeNHA, the engagement focused on the exchange of experiences and best practices in key areas of road sector management, including planning, financing, procurement, project implementation, maintenance, asset management and road safety.

According to a statement by the military, the massive crackdown targeted "criminal hotbeds exploited by organised groups" involved in weapons and drug trafficking, illegal gold prospecting, and undocumented migration.

Speaking to journalists at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after her return, Karua said she was relieved to be back in Kenya but accused Ugandan authorities of acting unlawfully and denying her freedom of movement within the East African Community.