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Somalia offers US exclusive control of air bases, ports
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

The offer could give the United States a firmer military presence in the Horn of Africa region as it looks to counter the threat from militants in Som...

Regional bodies call for restraint in South Sudan as tensions rise after Machar’s arrest
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said such developments undermine the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Su...

African Union appeals for funding for peace efforts in Somalia
XINHUA  |  Mar 26, 2025

Youssouf pledged to engage with Somalia's international partners and emphasised the importance of sustained support for Somalia in its battle with the...

AU Commission chair Mahamoud makes first official visit to Somalia, discusses security and regional stability
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Somalia National News Agency (SONNA) later said the two leaders discussed counterterrorism, regional stability, and Somalia’s commitment to AU ref...

AU calls for stronger AI regulations to tackle terrorism and political instability
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Criminal and rival political groups have also adopted AI to spread disinformation and hate speech, particularly online, making it one of the most dang...

New AUC Chair sets sights on peace in Eastern DRC, South Sudan in first official visit to Angola
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 21, 2025

Their meeting reaffirmed the AU's commitment to "advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent," with both leaders placi...

AU welcomes Doha talks on DRC crisis but reaffirms 'African solutions' mantra
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.

Omtatah terms deal between Ruto and Raila ‘civilian coup’ against Kenya's Constitution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Omtatah urged the public and Parliament to push for the full implementation of Kenya's Constitution, ensuring that governance stays within the bounds...

State says 500,000 cattle vaccinated in fight against foot and mouth disease
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The campaign, backed by a presidential directive, aims to immunize 22 million cattle and 50 million goats over two years.

Algeria's Selma Haddadi takes helm as AUC Deputy Chairperson
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 13, 2025

She will now serve as Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf's deputy, overseeing the commission's administration and financial management.

New era at AU Commission as Mahmoud Ali Youssouf unveils his leadership team
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 13, 2025

Beyond his core team, Mahmoud is expected to appoint advisers, senior diplomatic staff, and policy experts to bolster his administration.

Kenya and Hungary seal key deals on education, agriculture, energy cooperation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 11, 2025

The two nations also pledged to collaborate on ICT, trade, and multilateral issues, with Kenya seeking Hungary's backing for global financing reforms.

Livestock vaccination campaign offers much-needed relief to Lamu farmers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 10, 2025

The timing is crucial, as livestock vessels have already docked at the Lamu Port, preparing to export disease-free animals to Oman.

AU calls for ceasefire, dialogue in South Sudan amid increased violence in Nasir County
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

South Sudan first plunged into civil war in December 2013 following a political falling-out within the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Army.

Signed and sealed: Full list of key issues Ruto, Raila agreed to implement in MoU
Amina Wako  |  Mar 08, 2025

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Friday, March 7.

Sudan’s civilian coalition to unveil new political vision and roadmap to end war
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 03, 2025

Tagadum was founded in October 2023 to form the broadest coalition against the war, achieve peace and restore Sudan's civilian transition.

Weight loss hype: The dangerous myths Kenyans are falling for
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 02, 2025

Perhaps the most controversial trend is the rise in diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro being flaunted as weight loss miracles.

Puntland president says ISIS supporters have a week to surrender or be hunted down
Hassan Mohamed  |  Feb 28, 2025

The Puntland president thanked all countries that continue to help Puntland in the fight against ISIS, saying without their support Puntland and Somal...

AUC new chair Mahmoud Youssouf has a long list of tough tasks
The Conversation  |  Feb 27, 2025

Youssouf is a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti. He is the longest-serving minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of his country (200...

AU to give platform to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amid shifting African-Israeli dynamics
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 15, 2025

Mahmoud's address this year comes at a time when Africa's once-unanimous support for Palestine is increasingly complicated by internal divisions and g...

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