SADC Stories

Can the AU prevent coups like Madagascar's?
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

Madagascar's suspension by the African Union has reignited debate over the bloc's power to prevent military takeovers. Experts question whether its to...

Former Malawian president heads SADC fact-finding mission to Madagascar
XINHUA  |  Oct 17, 2025

Mutharika said in his statement that the SADC is following "with grave concern" the political and security developments in Madagascar, and that the SA...

Telecom operators ordered to adopt approved digital certificates by January 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The regulator emphasised that failure to adhere to the directive will be considered a breach of regulations and may lead to enforcement measures as pr...

Fragmented economic integration dragging Africa’s harmonisation drive - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 04, 2025

The economic pillar exhibits the most fragmented performance among these, despite some notable strengths. It comprises four key dimensions: business a...

Lion chase triggers stampede that kills 90 buffaloes in Namibia’s Zambezi region
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 23, 2025

Footage shared on social media by the Namibia Broadcasting Corporation showed about a dozen men with axes butchering the carcasses and loading the mea...

Communications Authority of Kenya revokes licences of 42 TV stations over violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

CA Director General David Mugonyi said the revocations would take effect within a week, targeting broadcasters found to be in breach of regulatory req...

Broad-based government gains 7 per cent support but faces rising opposition - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

While some gains have been achieved, the survey suggests that many Kenyans are increasingly cautious about the coalition’s long-term impact.

Audit uncovers Sh198 million unsupported grants, weak land controls at ADC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

Several ADC land parcels are at risk due to ongoing disputes and encroachment. One notable case involves 175 acres claimed by another entity, which co...

Supreme Court warns political leaders that undermining IEBC threatens 2027 polls integrity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

In a recent advisory opinion, the Supreme Court urged political actors to avoid pursuing short-term gains that compromise institutional independence a...

MPs grill PS Isaboke after Sh500 million spent on MyGov advertising in newspapers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2025

The controversy stems from audit queries in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2023, which flagged payments made through...

How illegal financial flows stifle Africa's growth
DW News  |  Sep 05, 2025

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...

DRC’s latest peace deal is breaking down and it isn’t the first – What’s being done wrong
The Conversation  |  Sep 02, 2025

The conflict in eastern DRC has escalated, displacing over 7.8 million people and leaving 28 million more facing food insecurity, nearly four million...

Will ECOWAS meet its 2027 currency launch goal?
DW News  |  Aug 27, 2025

Despite past delays and ongoing issues, the Economic Community of West African States plans to introduce the regional eco currency by July 2027. The p...

SADC chairmanship: Will Andry Rajoelina maintain Emmerson Mnangagwa's momentum?
Kelvin Jakachira  |  Aug 25, 2025

During his one-year term as SADC chair, Mnangagwa championed deeper regional integration, economic cooperation, industrialisation, food security and w...

Parliament passes Bill imposing tougher penalties for electoral malpractice
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 14, 2025

The proposed law amends Section 6 of the Election Offences Act, 2016, making it a criminal offence for members or staff of the IEBC to conduct or over...

Kenya calls for governance overhaul as EAC gridlock deepens
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 08, 2025

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has publicly criticised Ruto's handling of the Nairobi Peace Process, originally initiated by former President Uh...

Katiba Institute, KHRC sue to block Ruto’s KNCHR nominee over gender rule breach
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

In their court filings, the lobby groups are seeking multiple declarations and orders, including the nullification of Dr Ojwang’s nomination and a dir...

Ruto, Raila form five-member committee to oversee implementation of UDA-ODM MoU, NADCO report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

The committee, led by Agnes Zani as chairperson, will oversee the execution of the MoU and coordinate engagements with the public and key stakeholders...

EAC, SADC agree on unified framework to speed up peace process in eastern DRC
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 01, 2025

The leaders resolved to merge the existing EAC-SADC and African Union (AU) mediation frameworks into a unified structure, comprising the AU Mediator a...

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdulahi slams Edwin Sifuna over Raila-Ruto memorandum criticism
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2025

Governor Ahmed added that Sifuna has a right to his opinion, but should be cognizant of other divergent views in the political outfit over the Raila-R...

Coast civil society groups demand inclusive dialogue to calm unrest
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2025

The human rights advocates cautioned that any attempts to restore national unity without genuine engagement from all sectors of society would be futil...

DCI launches anonymous WhatsApp channel for local, international crime reporting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

DCI boss Mohamed Amin announced the introduction of WhatsApp number 0709 570 000 alongside the existing toll-free hotline 0800 722 203.

Raila says national dialogue is the only way to solve Kenya’s political and economic crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

The ODM leader criticised Parliament for its failure to address the crisis, saying frustrated Kenyans have taken to the streets to voice their dissati...

Raila blames Gen Z protests on Ruto government’s failure to implement NADCO report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Odinga recalled that in 2023, Azimio la Umoja held protests over the 2022 general election results, the rising cost of living, and widespread corrupti...

Youths reject Raila Odinga’s appeal for dialogue, demand urgent reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Raila Odinga has defended his call for the formation of a national conclave, which he described as a vital step towards reshaping the country’s politi...

Kenya faces crisis as unrest escalates and unimplemented reforms haunt calls for dialogue
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 08, 2025

This week, the wave of violence took a tribal turn when some leaders claimed that the violence is domiciled in Central Kenya, where alleged hired thug...

Tuesday court verdict on President Ruto’s IEBC nominees could reshape Kenya’s electoral path
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The ruling, scheduled for 11 am on July 8 at the Milimani High Court, will decide whether the stalled appointment process can move forward to the swea...

Tanzania proposes mandatory travel insurance fee for tourists
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, in a notice dated July 4, 2025, said visitors will be required to pay 44 US dollars (approximately 115,000 Tanzanian...

MCK condemns Communications Authority's broadcast ban, calls for immediate restoration of TV signals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 25, 2025

MCK CEO David Omwoyo described the directive as an “unwarranted overreach” and praised broadcasters for upholding the 2025 Code of Conduct for Media P...

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