Middle East Stories

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

Woman’s tale of tribulations Kenyans face under oppressive employers in the Gulf
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 13, 2024

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, Sophia Amimo experienced a lot of abuse, both mental and physical.

With Assad ousted, a new era starts in Syria as world watches
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

The rebel coalition said it was working to complete the transfer of power to a transitional governing body with executive powers.

UAE President, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Middle East stability, Two-State solution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 02, 2024

The meeting emphasised the growing consensus among Gulf states on the importance of a balanced approach to resolving the conflict.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours, Lebanese civilians return to south
Reuters  |  Nov 27, 2024

Announcing the ceasefire, Biden spoke at the White House on Tuesday shortly after Israel's security cabinet approved the agreement in a 10-1 vote.

CIA, Mossad chiefs to meet Qatar PM for Gaza ceasefire, hostage talks, official says
Reuters  |  Oct 27, 2024

The talks aim to get Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza that would last less than a month

Satellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building, missile facilities
Reuters  |  Oct 27, 2024

Eveleth said the Israeli strikes may have "significantly hampered Iran's ability to mass produce missiles."

Iran and Israel: Open warfare after decades of shadow war
Reuters  |  Oct 26, 2024

Israeli-Iranian enmity stretches back decades through a history of clandestine wars and attacks by land, sea, air and cyberspace.

Mudavadi: Only 35 Kenyans returned from Lebanon, over 7,000 still stranded
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

This situation emerges as the Kenya Kwanza administration encourages Kenyans to seek employment opportunities abroad.

Kenya joins Middle East Green initiative to combat climate change
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

Alongside Kenya, 10 other nations including Algeria, Chad, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Lebanon, The Gambia, Nigeria, Guinea, and the Central African Republ...

Mudavadi: Sh100 million set aside to evacuate Kenyans stranded in Lebanon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

Only 1,500 out of the approximately 26,000 Kenyans in Lebanon have registered for evacuation through the Kenyan embassy in Kuwait.

Iran president warns of 'irreversible' consequences of wider regional war
Reuters  |  Sep 24, 2024

Pezeshkian said "We were told that within a week there will be a ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, "but that week has never come and inst...

Israel planted explosives in Hezbollah's Taiwan-made pagers, say sources
Reuters  |  Sep 20, 2024

Iran-backed Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel, whose military declined to comment on the blasts.

UNICEF warns against escalating violence in the Middle East
UN News  |  Aug 08, 2024

The UN agency and partners remain on the ground to provide essential services and supplies to support and protect children.

Abdishakur Hussein to lead Middle Eastern Affairs at Kenya's Foreign ministry
Foreign Correspondent  |  Feb 09, 2024

Abdishakur Hussein, a career diplomat has previously served in Italy and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Oil prices rally, stocks drop on fears of broader Middle East war
AFP  |  Oct 19, 2023

Crude futures briefly vaulted three per cent higher as fears grew over broadening unrest that could destabilise the crude-rich Middle East.

UN warns Israel against 'forcible transfer' of Gazans
AFP  |  Oct 17, 2023

Israel has demanded that residents of north Gaza leave for the south, hoping to clear the area of civilians in preparation for a perilous urban ground...