Regional Perspectives

Meanwhile, the situation in and around El Fasher – which UN relief chief Tom Fletcher called a “potential crime scene” following its capture by militia fighters, during his visit last month — remains dire. Civilians attempting to escape continue to face grave risks along unsafe routes.

The US is comprehensively reviewing relations with Tanzania after disputed October 29 elections, as UN experts allege at least 700 extrajudicial killings and widespread abuses, raising concerns over regional stability.

Kimambi said her Instagram accounts, including her personal page and news platform, as well as her WhatsApp number, were deactivated, in a move she believes was intended to silence her.

Volker pointed out the enforced disappearance of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were allegedly apprehended in Kampala, Uganda, on October 1 and released after nearly 40 days.

Trump said that “hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota,” and he continued by saying that he did not want Somali immigrants in the country. He said the country of Somalia “stinks,” and he used the word “garbage” to describe Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota during the same discussion.

Ghana’s foreign ministry has issued a rare public rebuke of Tanzania over post-election violence, urging accountability, due process and protection of civic freedoms amid rising regional unease.

The accord draws an unusually broad cast. Qatar, guarantor of a preliminary ministerial deal, will be present. So too will Kenya's William Ruto in his capacity as EAC chair; Angola as AU chair; Burundi and Uganda, both entangled in the conflict; the African Union Commission; the UAE; and Togo, the AU's designated special envoy.

Rwandan miners are set to benefit from new robotics, sensors and AI tools designed to detect hazards, prevent equipment failure and improve underground safety across the country’s growing mining sector.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdilaty called the Nile “the foundation” of Egypt’s security and said the country will no longer negotiate with Ethiopia over the dam.

These groups, which helped organise mass protests in 2018, have since become a lifeline for communities affected by the civil war that began in 2023.

East African leaders, investors and youth met in Nairobi to back agrifood innovation, as EAC and AGRA use EAYASE-25 to expand finance, markets and policy support.

The Ministry of Agriculture's estimates show that there are about 110,000 farmers growing khat in 360,940 acres of land, benefiting over 1.4 million people who are engaged directly or indirectly.

Tanzanian activist and influencer Mange Kimambi has been charged in Dar es Salaam with economic sabotage and money laundering involving Sh138.5m, with prosecutors seeking her extradition from the US.

If Belgium addresses these truths with humility instead of nostalgia, it could still be a respectful and constructive partner in a region that has moved beyond its shadow.

A gunman hijacked a Samaritan's Purse medical aid flight in South Sudan, forcing hours in the air before a safe landing in Wau, where police arrested the suspect. No injuries were reported.

Education Minister told the audience that Somalia and Sudan have maintained close ties for many years and that the programme is intended to reinforce that partnership by creating opportunities for new students from Sudan to study in Somali institutions.

Further, Amnesty urged the UN Security Council, African Union, European Union, IGAD, and global powers to back a countrywide arms embargo, replacing the current one that only covers Darfur.

Since its independence in 2011, South Sudan has remained among the most fragile states globally, plagued by chronic political instability and humanitarian crises. Following internal divisions, a devastating civil war, fought largely along ethnic lines, erupted in 2013.

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targeting piracy, trafficking and unsafe navigation.

President Samia Suluhu said the deployment was necessary to prevent protesters from toppling her administration, dismissing criticism from neighbouring countries as hypocritical.

The dispute began after vendors, especially those dealing in mobile phones and electronics, reported that ministry officials had introduced new charges that far exceeded the taxes they already pay every year.

The DRC has declared its 16th Ebola outbreak over in Kasai Province after 42 days without new cases, as WHO confirms 64 infections, 45 deaths and continued surveillance.

The Sudan conflict has killed more than 40,000 people, displaced over 14 million, and driven parts of the country into famine, creating one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

RwandAir has resumed Mombasa flights and launched a Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa route after six years, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting tourism and trade across East Africa’s coastal and regional markets.

According to organisers, the 2026 IGAD Media Awards will be hosted in Uganda, continuing the tradition of rotating the ceremony across member states.

Somalia’s Health Ministry has raised Marburg virus surveillance after confirmed cases in Ethiopia, reinforcing border monitoring, rapid-response teams and public awareness while coordinating with WHO and regional partners.

Tanzania’s Chadema party alleges its chair Tundu Lissu is being isolated at Ukonga Prison after officials were denied visits, a claim the Prisons Service spokesperson has publicly rejected.

Researchers collected nearly 700 stories from people fleeing Sudan’s war to South Sudan, revealing widespread rape and terror against women and girls that is now a major driver of cross-border migration.

The debate features live fact-checking, with a male and female anchor from a local media house moderating the discussion to ensure statements are verified in real time.

The war in Sudan has killed more than 40,000 people, displaced over 14 million, and pushed parts of the country into famine, creating one of the world's largest humanitarian crises.

The Ministry of Infrastructure will roll out a modernised public transport model in the capital, Kigali, this December to improve reliability, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, with the potential for expansion to other urban centres, according to the communique.

Tanzania's government is lobbying the EU to reverse a proposed aid freeze following unrest linked to the recent elections. Diplomatic efforts are underway to safeguard national interests.

The recent surge in military takeovers across Africa has also overthrown leaders in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan. And at least seven coup attempts have been thwarted since 2020.

Several individuals linked to the violence have been arrested and are now in police custody, as the Uganda Police Force continues to investigate the incident.

Next week's meeting between Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is expected to seal a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump in June.

The combined effects of conflict in South Sudan and Sudan, intercommunal violence, and severe flooding throughout the year have devastated communities and exacerbated one of the world's most protracted humanitarian crises.

Legislators pointed to credible reports of post-election killings and a growing climate of intimidation targeting opposition figures, journalists, civil society organisations and human rights defenders.

He added that in most cases, a coup signals an underlying issue that those in power failed to resolve.“Once there is a coup, maybe 90 per cent of the time, it means in that place there has been a problem," he said.

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Thursday condemned the excessive use of force by Tanzanian security forces against protesters, which left thousands dead or injured amid reports of mass graves.

Across Sudan, nearly 12 million people – about half of them children – are now forcibly displaced or have fled to neighbouring countries, with sexual violence reported in conflict zones nationwide.

The magnitude of the birr’s depreciation becomes even more stark when considering the exchange rate outside the formal banking system.

Karua argued that the AU has taken no action against Samia’s administration despite detailed reports by SADC and AU observers flagging major issues in the violent October 29 elections.

NISA described the operation as part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to disrupt groups it considers anti-peace elements.

The ministers expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation, singling out the conflict in Sudan, which has generated unprecedented internal and cross‑border displacement.

Puntland is among the worst-affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, including 130,000 in immediate life-threatening need.

The government said the measure is necessary to curb mobility that could enable unrest during the demonstrations called by youth groups challenging President Samia Suluhu’s re-election.

The IRC warns that without immediate and expanded humanitarian action, malnutrition rates could surge, putting millions of lives at risk.

He clarified that the government will not revoke refugee status from those who have already obtained it, but will not accept new arrivals from the affected countries.

Religious leaders themselves face suspicion and challenges stemming from extremism, political interference, and attempts at manipulation. Some are accused of being influenced or used as instruments by political actors, which undermines their credibility.

In a statement, the SAF said it had killed a number of RSF field commanders and hundreds of fighters, seized several combat vehicles, and destroyed others.

On 17 May 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that at least seven journalists were arrested across Ethiopia in April, shortly after parliament passed an amendment to the media law.