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Arab ministers slam 'Israel's obstruction' in decision to postpone West Bank visit
DW News  |  Jun 01, 2025

The ministers slammed the reported Israeli decision, calling it a "flagrant violation of Israel's obligations as the occupying power," the ministry ad...

Behind the story of coffee: Africa's struggle against colonialism
XINHUA  |  Jun 01, 2025

Eastern Africa, where Kenya is located, shares an inseparable bond with coffee, while Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is widely hailed as the birthpl...

South Sudan launches lifesaving vaccines to fight pneumonia, diarrhoea in children
XINHUA  |  May 28, 2025

Anin Ngot Ngot Mou, undersecretary in the Ministry of Health, described the rollout as a game changer in the fight against two of the country's leadin...

Most Kenyans expect Raila to run for President in 2027 - TIFA poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The findings come amid growing uncertainty over Raila's political future after joining forces with President William Ruto in forming the broad-based g...

Majority of Kenyans oppose broad-based government - TIFA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

According to the poll, 54 per cent of Kenyans do not support the broad-based government.

Ruto, Raila to begin unity tour in Nyanza after political pact
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2025

The leaders are set to officially hand over Phase 1 of the Lapfund Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31.

AU welcomes appointment of Kamil Idris as Sudan's new prime minister
Mwangi Maina  |  May 20, 2025

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf commended the move by Sudan's junta leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to appoint Kamil Idris, a former UN official...

New AUC Chair faces old challenges as he seeks to rebuild trust with regional blocs
Mwangi Maina  |  May 14, 2025

The AU has long struggled with disjointed relationships with regional blocs—a dysfunction that has often bred mistrust, competition, and in some cases...

Kenya and UAE seal security and trade pacts in major push for regional stability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

The agreements span military affairs, customs operations, economic development, energy, transport, the creation of a joint business council, and railw...

AU, IGAD step up efforts to revive South Sudan's stalled peace process
Mwangi Maina  |  May 06, 2025

The high-level visit to Juba came amid mounting tensions and stalled progress in the implementation of the 2018 accord.

South Sudan invites AU, IGAD chiefs for crisis talks amid fears of renewed conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  May 05, 2025

IGAD's Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urged all actors to avoid unilateral actions and respect the framework of the 2018 accord, still regarded...

AU urgently seeks $190 million to sustain Somalia peace mission in 2025
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2025

The meeting in Entebe, Uganda was convened to review security progress under the AUSSOM as well as take stock of gains made in the fight against Al-Sh...

Hope restored as locals receive life-saving surgeries at Kilifi’s first neurosurgical camp
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 20, 2025

Many of the patients treated during the camp stated they had previously been placed on long waiting lists or had completely lost hope of ever receivin...

President Trump to support Somalia’s war on terror
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 14, 2025

The Somali government continues its offensive against the militants on multiple fronts, with international partners providing critical support to secu...

Djibouti names new foreign minister as Mahamoud Ali Youssouf moves to AU
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Before his appointment, Abdoulkader served as Djibouti’s Ambassador to Kuwait.

AUC Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to dispatch Panel of the Wise to mediate in South Sudan crisis
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 31, 2025

In a statement issued from Addis Ababa on Monday, the AUC chief expressed "solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan," reaffirming the...

Guinea junta chief pardons former military leader over stadium massacre
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

Camara, who seized power in a 2008 coup, was, on July 31, 2024, sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the massacre of at least 157 people du...

Kenyan peacekeeper dies in Central African Republic
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 29, 2025

The Special Representative further said she was "extremely shocked by the heinous attack" on peacekeepers whose mission is to protect civilians.

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.

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