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Rwandan Foreign Minister accuses US and EU of bias in M23 conflict statements
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 08, 2025

He reiterated that the condemnation failed to address the root cause of the war in Eastern DRC and call for direct political talks between the DRC gov...

The nightmare in Gaza must stop, urges UN deputy chief
UN News  |  Dec 02, 2024

UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed emphasised the urgent need for lifesaving assistance and a plan for the enclave’s long-term recovery.

Botswana’s election shock: Why voters kicked the ruling party out after 58 years
The Conversation  |  Nov 13, 2024

Masisi faced accusations of tribalism, favouring people from his southern region in government appointments. He was accused of interfering in judicial...

Botswana’s new president: Who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for?
The Conversation  |  Nov 07, 2024

Boko is a human rights lawyer who is considered a social democrat. He read law at the University of Botswana and at Harvard Law School.

Botswana's BDP party loses power in election, local media report
Reuters  |  Nov 01, 2024

Botswana has enjoyed stability and relative prosperity thanks to its diamond wealth and small population.

President Ruto flies to Burundi for COMESA Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 31, 2024

This summit marks the 30th anniversary of COMESA, a vital trading bloc that encompasses a market of 640 million people and boasts a combined GDP of $1...

Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia resolve to respect regional territorial integrity
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The meeting further delved into the crisis in Sudan and its regional repercussions and the situation in Somalia.

Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia to forge new security alliance amid regional tensions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 10, 2024

Following the bilateral talks between Abdel Fattah and Isaias, the leaders convened with President Hassan for a summit focused on bolstering cooperati...

Civil society groups call for release of top Egyptian activist
Reuters  |  Sep 27, 2024

Abd el-Fattah rose to prominence during the 2011 Arab Spring uprising in which former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak was overthrown.

Egypt counts on foreign funds to buy gas as power crisis worsens
Reuters  |  Sep 02, 2024

Egypt’s foreign debt reached $154 billion in May, close to the end of 2023's all-time high of $168 billion.

Botswana unearths world's second-largest diamond
DW News  |  Aug 23, 2024

The diamond mining industry is crucial for Botswana, with the stones accounting for well over half the financial value of the country's total exports.

Egypt's Sisi, Blinken discuss ways to move forward in Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Reuters  |  Aug 20, 2024

Sisi warned of the risk of the Gaza war expanding regionally in a way "difficult to imagine."

Children in Taita Taveta County to undergo free eye screening
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2024

The exercise is set to be conducted across 45 selected Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres.

Somalia and Egypt bolster security cooperation with new military pact
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 14, 2024

Following the signing, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to preserving Somalia's territorial integrity and expressed a firm stance again...

Egypt, US, Israel spy chiefs to attend Gaza truce talks in Doha
Reuters  |  Jul 09, 2024

Sisi stressed in his meeting with Burns the need to take "serious and effective steps" to prevent the expansion of the Gaza conflict in the wider regi...

Egypt and Somalia vow to strengthen ties and regional stability
Yunis Dekow  |  Jul 05, 2024

During the phone conversation, President El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt's full support for Somalia's security, stability, and sovereignty.

US, Egypt agree to allow aid into Gaza through Kerem Shalom
Reuters  |  May 25, 2024

Sisi agreed to send the aid temporarily until legal mechanisms are in place to reopen the Rafah border crossing from the Palestinian side, the Egyptia...

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sworn in for third term
AFP  |  Apr 02, 2024

In power for the past decade, the 69-year-old former army chief is set to remain president until 2030.

IMF approves $820 million as part of Egypt bailout
AFP  |  Mar 30, 2024

The IMF action, repeatedly postponed and eagerly awaited by the Egyptian government, arrives at a time of mounting difficulties for its economy.

Duale discusses Horn of Africa, Red Sea and Gaza Strip with Egyptian President
Amina Wako  |  Mar 07, 2024

Cairo has consistently argued it will stand shoulder to shoulder with Somalia and slammed Ethiopia's agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region of...

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