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IGAD to dispatch high-level delegation amid rising tensions in South Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 05, 2025

IGAD, as the guarantor of the peace agreement, is calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and recommit to dialogue as the only way to ens...

South Sudan detains oil minister and several military officials, says vice president's spokesman
Reuters  |  Mar 05, 2025

South Sudan has formally been at peace since the 2018 agreement ended a five-year conflict between Machar and President Salva Kiir that killed hundred...

Tensions rise in South Sudan as security forces surround Riek Machar's residence
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 05, 2025

The opposition faction has condemned the move, calling it a violation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and a threat to ongoing peace efforts.

Sanctioned Sudan’s RSF and rebel allies claim eight territories amid global condemnation
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 04, 2025

The move, which comes just days after fierce international condemnation, signals a dramatic escalation in Sudan's power struggle.

UN appeals for funds to help contain Uganda Ebola outbreak
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

Uganda's 10 confirmed cases have been linked to Ebola's Sudan strain which does not have an approved vaccine.

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Reuters  |  Mar 04, 2025

A wholesale buyer, based outside Sudan, told Reuters the gum was now being exported through Mombasa in Kenya and South Sudan's capital Juba.

Mombasa UDA members decry exclusion from party affairs amid Ruto, Raila talks
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 04, 2025

The supporters want the cooperation to focus on service delivery to the citizenry rather than the distribution of positions for leaders who recently j...

IMF begins governance assessment to tackle corruption risks in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

Mudavadi urged the IMF team to engage various stakeholders, including officials from the national and county governments.

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.

Kenya's diplomatic misstep: Hosting RSF's parallel government backfires
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 03, 2025

The move has sparked a diplomatic firestorm, with key international players—including the United Nations, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egyp...

Sudan parallel government offers route to diplomatic leverage and arms for RSF
Reuters  |  Mar 01, 2025

The move could prolong a devastating war in which the paramilitary RSF has recently been losing ground, and effectively splinter Africa's third larges...

Sudan faces catastrophic famine and escalating violence, UN warns
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 28, 2025

Since the conflict erupted in April 2023, nearly 8.8 million people have been displaced within Sudan, while 3.5 million have fled to neighbouring coun...

Sudanese army ally claims major interception of RSF military supplies
Reuters  |  Feb 28, 2025

The convoy, intercepted southeast of al-Fashir, contained a large amount of military supplies, including 10,000 rounds of 40mm artillery shells, 12,00...

Regional bodies urge immediate action to de-escalate tensions in South Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 28, 2025

With IGAD and the AU actively engaged in stabilising the country, failure to act decisively could risk broader insecurity spilling across borders.

UN warns of 30% surge in hunger crisis in Somalia by June
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 27, 2025

The study report says 3.4 million people are already experiencing crisis levels, or higher, of hunger in Somalia, and the number is projected to rise...

UN halts food help in Sudan camp, warns thousands could starve
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

The move comes two days after medical charity MSF suspended its activities in Zamzam camp, which has been the target of repeated attacks by Sudan's pa...

Sudan's RSF operating drones from Darfur base, pictures show
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

Drones have been used by both the paramilitary RSF and Sudan's army as the two factions, drawing on foreign support, have battled each other in a conf...

AU and IGAD reaffirm commitment to Sudan peace talks amid escalating conflict
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 26, 2025

The AU and IGAD acknowledged that Sudan's situation remains volatile, with recent developments further dividing factions and complicating efforts to a...

Gachagua accuses Ruto of business dealings with Sudan's RSF chief, alleges gold smuggling
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

Gachagua also rebuked Ruto for hosting RSF leaders in Nairobi, saying the move has tarnished Kenya's reputation on the global stage.

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