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Somalia takes over leadership of EAC Speakers Bureau from Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Burundi, next in line under the rotational leadership plan, had indicated it was not ready due to internal constraints.

Quad initiative seeks immediate humanitarian truce, political process to rescue Sudan from collapse
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Quad initiative, announced on September 12, 2025, aims to first launch a three-month humanitarian truce to allow rapid delivery of aid to civilian...

EU plans increased funding to support Somalia’s security transition
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2025

The EU’s ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Mouro, said that the bloc is preparing for a conference that will focus on accelerating these plans.

G20 and the civil society elite: Spectacle instead of meaningful action
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2025

The G20 was formed in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, when the collapse of major banks and housing markets exposed deep cracks in the glob...

AU congratulates Ethiopia on winning bid to host COP32 in Addis Ababa
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 15, 2025

The AUC highlighted that Ethiopia, under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has championed bold climate initiatives, specifically citing its...

Smartphones, women’s rights and coupons: new trends that can boost insurance for African farmers
The Conversation  |  Nov 14, 2025

In Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, this is already happening. Pastoralists there can now access index-based livestock insurance through the DRI...

African Union warns against oversimplifying northern Nigeria violence amid Trump threats
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stresses that while northern Nigeria faces violence and insecurity, the situation does not meet the legal definition of genocide,...

Kenya’s exports to EAC partners grow as diaspora sends Sh1 trillion home
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Beyond regional trade, remittances from Kenyans living abroad have reached a historic Sh1 trillion as of November 2025.

Amboseli National Park welcomes rare twin elephant calves
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

Twin births among elephants are extremely rare, and the survival of both calves is often uncertain, as mothers must provide enough milk and protection...

Kenya ratifies EAC Customs Union amendment paving way for new bloc members
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

The amendment is part of efforts to accommodate the EAC’s new entrants and ensure all partner states have a voice in trade governance and dispute reso...

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo to sue Uganda in regional court over abduction
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

After being held and tortured in Kampala, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo launch legal action against Uganda to challenge cross-border political repressio...

President Ruto receives key AU reform proposals ahead of Luanda Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

During the meeting, the panel handed over a consolidated report detailing a range of reform recommendations aimed at strengthening the AU’s governance...

Stakes rise for South Sudan: What’s happening, and why it matters
UN News  |  Nov 12, 2025

The 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement was the key safeguard against renewed civil war, but elements of its power-sharing and security provisions are fr...

AU warns Africa’s debt crisis is deepening as loan repayments outpace social spending
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

The AU says more than half of Africans now live in countries spending more on debt repayments than on social services, calling for urgent G20-led refo...

EAC trade revenues hit Sh4.9 trillion as regional commerce accelerates
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

Partnerships with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) contributed nearly...

Africa’s food security challenge: G20 calls for boost in trade and sustainable farming solutions
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

If we use high-yielding seed cultivars, fertilisers and agrochemicals to control diseases, we can then farm a relatively smaller area and rely on ampl...

African Union urges swift global action as Mali crisis deepens
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the worsening violence threatens to overwhelm communities, disrupt essential supplies and intensify instabil...

African Union calls for respect of Nigeria’s sovereignty amid religious persecution claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

In a statement, the AUC expressed concern over claims suggesting that the Nigerian government is targeting Christians, warning that such accusations o...

Exhibition brings to life the untold suffering of Africans crossing to Europe through Libya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Nairobi exhibition challenges Europe’s migration politics by putting faces to the thousands lost at sea — revealing how policy failures and neglec...

Inside the secret life of baobabs and the night creatures that keep them alive
The Conversation  |  Nov 06, 2025

Protecting these pollinators means protecting the baobabs themselves, and with them, the communities and ecosystems that depend on them.

AU mission declares Tanzania’s 2025 elections fell short of democratic standards
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 06, 2025

Their 46-page preliminary statement paints a bleak picture of a process marred by opposition arrests, ballot-stuffing, violence, and a six-day interne...

CAF expands WAFCON to 16 teams ahead of 2026 Morocco edition
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 05, 2025

The expanded format will debut in the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026.

African Bar Association honours Supreme Court of Kenya for judicial excellence
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 03, 2025

The African Bar Association honoured Kenya’s Supreme Court for its groundbreaking rulings, constitutional integrity, and leadership in advancing democ...

AU appoints Djibouti envoy Mohamed Idriss to lead mediation in Madagascar coup crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 04, 2025

The appointment signals the AU’s bid to restore stability in Madagascar amid global interest from Paris, Beijing, and Moscow.

Nairobi United drawn with Wydad Casablanca in historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Nairobi United become the first Kenyan club to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, drawn alongside Wydad Casablanca, Azam FC, and AS Maniema...

Kenya assumes chairmanship of African Group at UN, pledges unity and reform
Mwangi Maina  |  Nov 03, 2025

Amb. Lokaale pledged to prioritise cohesion within the African Group and ensure Africa speaks with one voice at key global forums.

Study in Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda finds luxury tourism poses risks to African economies
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

Rwanda’s position goes against a lot of recent literature on African political economy, which argues that parties with a stronger hold on power would...

Creativity is good for the brain and might even slow down its ageing - study
The Conversation  |  Nov 03, 2025

So if you’re wondering whether being creative is “good for you”, the answer seems to be “yes”. Scientifically, measurably, and beautifully so. Your ne...

AU, Federal Republic of East Africa call for calm amid post-election unrest in Tanzania
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 01, 2025

On this matter, the federal government emphasised the importance of dialogue and compliance with curfew regulations as essential measures to prevent f...

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