Africa peace and security Stories

AU leaders push reforms to make the African peace and security architecture more effective
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 16, 2025

AU officials in Addis Ababa are pushing evidence-based reforms to the African Peace and Security Architecture as conflicts rise across the continent,...

Ban Ki-moon warns UN Security Council risks irrelevance without reform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 16, 2025

Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon warns the Security Council risks collapse or irrelevance without veto limits and a reformed, single-term Secretary-General...

Six UN peacekeepers laid to rest following deadly drone attack in Sudan
UN News  |  Dec 16, 2025

The ceremony in Abyei marked the official farewell to the fallen peacekeepers, whose remains will now be escorted back to Bangladesh.

How police and civilians responded to the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 15, 2025

A terror attack at a Hanukkah festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed 16 people and injured at least 40. Police, civilians and tighter security measur...

Somalia set to hire 10,000 teachers in major education reform push
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 15, 2025

The federal government has also stated that communities emerging from Al-Shabaab control will receive special attention under the recruitment drive.

Coast authorities impose 6:00 pm beach curfew to curb drownings and crime during festive season
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2025

The restriction, enforced through a joint approach involving county administrations, security agencies and beach management units, bars public access...

Nine dead, 17 injured in RSF drone strike on Sudan’s Dilling military hospital
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 14, 2025

A drone strike on Al-Dilling Military Hospital in southern Sudan killed nine civilians and injured 17, including medical staff, as a doctors’ group bl...

UN Secretary-General condemns ‘horrific’ drone strike on peacekeepers in Sudan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 15, 2025

A drone attack on a UN logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured eight, prompting condemnation from the UN chi...

PS Bitok clarifies CBC grading system after concerns over KJSEA results
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 13, 2025

Bitok’s remarks come amid concerns from parents who are still adjusting to the CBC system, which focuses on holistic learner development rather than j...

M23 rejects foreign support claims, calls for dialogue under Doha peace process
Amina Wako  |  Dec 13, 2025

The statement, signed by Lawrence Kanyuka, the group's communication head, pointed out what it sees as the main reasons for the conflict, including “t...

EACC reclaims Sh21 million public land in Mombasa after 17-year legal battle
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

The land was first allocated to Isaac Munyi Njeru through an allotment letter dated January 24, 1996, issued without any application.

UN Security Council adopts resolution to strengthen youth role in peace and security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2025

The resolutio calls on UN member states to deepen their engagement with youth in peace initiatives and to expand national action plans under the Youth...

AU warns of rising violence in DR Congo and Great Lakes region amid M23 advance
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 11, 2025

The African Union has warned of escalating violence in eastern DR Congo and Burundi after M23 advances near Uvira, displacing over 200,000 people and...

Supreme Court dismisses bid to halt High Court state CEO recruitment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 11, 2025

The dispute traces back to May 20, 2024, when seven petitioners moved to the High Court in Nakuru contesting the recruitment of CEOs for MTRH, Athi Wa...

Senate committee approves Bill protecting governors from early impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2025

By setting clear rules, timelines, and communication requirements, the Bill seeks to protect county officials from politically motivated impeachments...

M23 rebels capture eastern DR Congo city of Uvira as thousands flee to Burundi
DW News  |  Dec 10, 2025

M23 rebels have captured Uvira in eastern DR Congo, prompting Burundi to seal its border and tens of thousands to flee. Regional tensions are rising d...

Legal challenge to teachers’ SHA medical transition withdrawn, court closes file
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 10, 2025

The petition, lodged last month before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu, had sought to block the nationwide transition from the Min...

UN rejects Israel’s ‘yellow line’ plan, says Gaza border changes violate ceasefire
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 10, 2025

The UN has rejected Israel’s proposed ‘yellow line’ Gaza border, saying it violates the ceasefire, as Egypt also dismisses US ideas for a foreign-back...

Somali Government launches nationwide census of Quranic schools
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 10, 2025

Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali said the ministry wants to gather reliable information that will help shape future...

County issues new festive season rules for public events in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 10, 2025

The notice applies to concerts, religious gatherings, sports tournaments, beach parties, corporate activations, roadshows, exhibitions, and New Year c...

TSC faces Sh5 billion shortfall as teacher promotions stall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 10, 2025

Many more teachers become eligible each year, and the lack of adequate resources is threatening to slow career progression and affect the quality of i...

Three people died during November by-elections, says KNCHR
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s human rights commission reports three deaths, voter bribery, violence and partisan state officials during the November 27 by-elections, urging...

Haki Yetu, Buxton tenants demand EACC action on controversial housing project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 09, 2025

Executive Director of Haki Yetu, Peter Kiama, said the group had submitted detailed evidence to the EACC in March 2024, but 18 months later, no substa...

152 officers fail integrity tests as EACC flags widespread ethical breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Speaking during the release of the report, Chairperson David Oginde said the past year had seen “significant steps” in strengthening Kenya’s anti-corr...

EACC seeks access to mobile money data, more powers to fast–track graft cases under new bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

If passed, the law will prohibit anyone convicted of corruption from participating in public tenders for ten years, criminalise influence peddling, an...

EACC intensifies war on corruption, recovers Sh3.4 billion in assets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in c...

EACC report exposes billions lost to corruption in state agencies, counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 09, 2025

The EACC has indicated that these investigations will lead to the prosecution of responsible officials, recovery of stolen assets, and reforms to prev...

Bloody clash leaves 30 dead, 20 injured as army, pro-government militia clash in eastern DR Congo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 08, 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 20 injured in a bomb blast in Sange, South Kivu, after clashes between DR Congo’s army and a pro-government militia...

EACC targets money laundering to remove Kenya from global crime watchdog’s grey list
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 09, 2025

Kenya’s EACC will fast-track money laundering investigations and asset recovery, seeking delisting from the FATF grey list after filing record recover...

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