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Promised $2,400 a month — sent to the battlefield after days of training. A new intelligence report reveals how Kenyans ended up in the Russia-Ukraine war....
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has said that calls for Somali unity are misplaced unless they first include other Somali-inhabited territories in the Horn of...
The U.S. Is Leaving Somalia, Not the Horn: Why Washington Is Repositioning Its War on Terror. The United States is repositioning in the Horn of Africa,...
Her Majesty Queen Mary’s state visit to Kenya has drawn significant international interest for its focus on climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development—issues that define...
Kenya’s Landmark US Health Deal Exposes a New Era of Aid Politics — and a High-Stakes Fight Over Data Sovereignty. Kenya’s decision to sign a $2.5...
Kenya will appeal a regional court decision that suspended its trade agreement with the European Union, Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said Wednesday, warning the ruling threatens...
Analysis: U.S.-Backed Warning Says Al-Shabaab’s Advance Now Threatens Mogadishu as Somalia’s Federal Order Fractures. A new assessment from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies warns that...
Inside the JKIA Drug Pipeline: Three Kenya Airways Employees Fall in Landmark Conviction. Three Kenya Airways employees have been sentenced to 25 years in prison after...
A Statement That Triggered Regional Confusion. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has walked back comments suggesting Uganda was “entitled” to access the Indian Ocean, remarks that sparked...
NAIROBI — Kenya has moved swiftly to defuse tensions with Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni’s startling remarks about potential “wars over access to the Indian Ocean,”...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged for the first time that two Kenyan activists who disappeared for more than five weeks were arrested and held by...
Chinese companies are no longer riding into Africa on Beijing’s chequebook — they’re surviving, expanding, and reshaping the continent’s infrastructure markets on their own terms. And...
Somaliland Central Bank Exposes $2.7 Million AGO App Scam, Warns Public Against ‘Black Dollar’ and Gambling Frauds. The Central Bank of Somaliland has uncovered a massive...
Kenya says it is negotiating directly with Moscow to bring home citizens who ended up inside Russia’s war machine. Nairobi confirmed that it has been in...
President Irro’s journey to Erigavo marks a turning point for Somaliland—and a potential model for a continent desperate for peace. In Somaliland, President Abdirahman Irro’s daring...
A new Mozambican government report has revealed that Somali nationals are among foreign fighters implicated in eight years of terror attacks across the country’s northern Cabo...
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) of the Republic of Somaliland has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, government, and people of Kenya following the death of...
As Juba and opposition forces mobilize, international monitors warn that South Sudan’s unity government is collapsing — a crisis that could redraw East Africa’s fragile balance....
President Donald Trump on Tuesday cast doubt on the need for American military operations in Somalia and Kenya, telling senior commanders that the United States should...
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has denied that one of its nationals was arrested and deported from Kenya, countering media reports that linked him to an...
Kenyan police bust trafficking ring funneling citizens to Russia under fake job contracts, as fears grow of Africa becoming a hunting ground for Moscow’s war machine....
Ethiopia and Kenya signed a landmark defense accord in Addis Ababa, reviving a six-decade-old pact to share intelligence, expand military training, and counter cross-border threats in...
The United Kingdom has issued a new travel advisory cautioning its citizens against traveling to several regions of Kenya, citing the persistent threat of terrorism, banditry,...
Kenya faces painful echoes of 2023 massacre as cult-linked killings resurface in Kilifi County. Less than two years after the world recoiled at the Shakahola massacre,...
Nairobi denies, but local leaders warn Jubaland troops are camping in Mandera, raising fears of a sovereignty breach and Somalia’s conflict spilling into Kenya. Kenya is...
Jerusalem’s Shadow War: Israel Eyes the Horn as Iran Pushes East. From Lebanon to the Red Sea, Iran’s proxy web stretches into Somalia. Israel now watches...
The Red Sea Turns Black: Khat War Spills Into Global Shipping Crisis. From Berbera to Bab el-Mandeb, Somalia’s khat war collides with Red Sea rivalries. Gulf...
Somalia: The Battlefield of the Khat War Kenya and Ethiopia have turned khat into a weapon of war. Somalia is the frontline, where protests, smuggling, and...
With Ethiopia undercutting prices and Somali traders protesting, Kenya scrambles to protect its billion-shilling khat trade—pivoting toward Somaliland and Jubaland for survival. Kenya’s billion-shilling khat trade...
The United States is preparing to replace Kenya as the leader of the multinational security support (MSS) mission in Haiti. This signals a major change in...
Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Charles Kahariri, is urging stronger international backing for Somalia as African Union troops pull back, warning that a widening security...
Kenya’s Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) has moved to become the sole authority for all Hajj travel arrangements. By vetting and publishing a certified list...
Tanzania’s recent seizure of a Kenyan boat transporting illegal khat highlights an escalating battle against drug smuggling along the East African coast. The operation by the...
In a watershed meeting at Hargeisa’s Presidential Palace, Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro hosted a nine‑member delegation from the UN‑registered Supreme Council for Arab‑African Economy. Talks centred on...
Tensions in Kenya escalated on Friday as opposition leaders demanded President William Ruto’s resignation following his controversial remarks authorizing police to shoot protesters involved in looting...
At least 31 killed as anti-government fury against President William Ruto sparks violent clashes across Kenya. Police use live fire, tear gas, and water cannons as...
Somaliland stands at a critical juncture, achieving remarkable diplomatic strides on the global stage under the leadership of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. However, this promising...
Young Kenyans defy deadly crackdowns and economic despair, determined to oust President Ruto amid rising unemployment and government repression. Facing joblessness and police violence, Kenya’s youth...
UN warns of state collapse in Haiti as Kenya’s peacekeepers operate under capacity and critical shortages threaten mission’s future. With just days before its mandate expires,...
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims elite state units were deployed to kill him during Gatanga church event, says Ruto is using government machinery to...
China and Kenya elevate ties, signing 20 deals to deepen Belt and Road control and boost Beijing’s influence across Africa. China Tightens Grip on Kenya as...
As Trump’s tariffs burn U.S.-Africa ties, Kenya dives deeper into China’s orbit. Marco Rubio cancels Kenya trip amid rising U.S.-China tensions. With Trump’s tariffs hammering Kenyan...
Ethiopia Deploys 2,500 Troops to Crush Al-Shabaab and Stabilize Somalia Under New AU Initiative. Ethiopia deploys thousands of troops under the African Union’s new peacekeeping force...
Kenya becomes the first nation in nearly five years to recognize Kosovo’s independence, challenging Serbia-backed diplomatic blockade. Kenya has officially recognized Kosovo as an independent state,...
President William Ruto of Kenya has made a significant reshuffle in the government’s principal secretaries and diplomatic positions, aiming to bolster the country’s focus on emerging...
Exploring the Strategic, Economic, and Social Catalysts Behind the Persistent Militant Attacks in Kenya’s Coastal Gem. Lamu County has become a focal point for Al-Shabab’s operations...
A British charity worker loses his life in a hit-and-run accident involving President William Ruto’s motorcade in Nairobi, sparking outcry and legal proceedings. 79-year-old British charity...
Sudan suspends all imports from Kenya, retaliating against Nairobi’s controversial support for RSF activities. Sudan has officially suspended all imports from Kenya, a dramatic escalation in...
From promise to ridicule, Kenya’s President Ruto’s vow to buy a mega chapati-making machine stirs mockery and concerns over government priorities. President William Ruto’s promise to...
The Strategic Exploitation of Khat: A Tool of Influence and Instability in Somalia. Khat, a leaf chewed for its stimulating effects, has transcended its role as...
Crisis at Kakuma: Funding Cuts Lead to Conflict and Desperation. Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, violent clashes erupted between the police and thousands of refugees following announcements...
Political Tensions Escalate as Sudanese Politician Held in Kenya. Yassir Arman, leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement Revolutionary Democratic Current (SPLM-RDC), was detained by Kenyan...
Kenya has opted to postpone drawing on a $1.5 billion loan secured from the United Arab Emirates as part of a strategic move to align with...
President William Ruto announces new partnership with Ethiopia to enhance Lamu Port’s role as a key regional transshipment hub. President William Ruto of Kenya has announced...
Police detain 20 women in Eldama Ravine, sparking an investigation into a potential human trafficking operation. Police in Eldama Ravine, Kenya, are investigating a suspected human...
Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old Scottish businessman from Fife, has been found dead in Nairobi, Kenya, after going missing on February 16. Scott, a senior director at...
A fire erupts inside Kenya’s largest airport, sparking fears of disruption and chaos. Emergency teams scramble to contain the flames—are flights safe? Kenya’s busiest airport turned...
Ahmed Madobe accuses Somalia’s federal government of hoarding resources, fueling tensions between Jubaland and Mogadishu. Somalia’s federal fractures have widened yet again as Jubaland’s President Ahmed...
After AUC Loss, Kenya’s Political Titan Faces Defining Choice—2027 Bid or Government Role? Raila Odinga’s defeat in the African Union Commission (AUC) elections has reignited speculation...
Kenya hikes khat prices to Somalia, doubling the cost overnight. The move tightens economic pressure and deepens trade tensions between the two nations. Kenya has abruptly...
Kenya reaffirms its full support for Raila Odinga’s bid for African Union Commission chairmanship as the election nears. As the African Union Commission (AUC) elections near,...
Somalia’s corruption index drops again, reinforcing concerns over governance, security, and economic stability. Somalia has once again been ranked among the world’s most corrupt countries, according...
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is set to win the AU Commission race, leveraging his experience, French-speaking bloc support, and the political prowess of President Ismail Omar...
Kizza Besigye refuses food as Uganda defies court ruling on military trials for civilians. Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike while facing...
Somali elders publicly apologize to President Ruto after Isiolo heckling, blaming “outsiders” for the disruption. Pledge unity and support. The heckling of President William Ruto during...
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa defends Kenyan Somalis, urging respect as President Ruto scraps extra vetting for IDs. What does this mean for national security? Kenya’s political...
As President Ruto courts Somali votes ahead of 2027, fears rise over national security, Al-Shabaab threats, and the Kenyan passport’s credibility. Kenya’s President William Ruto is...
Kenya deploys 144 more police officers to Haiti, reinforcing its UN-backed mission against escalating gang violence in the Caribbean nation. Kenya is ramping up its frontline...
Coordinated military strikes target Oromo Liberation Army strongholds. A storm is brewing on the Ethiopia-Kenya border, and the Oromo Liberation Army is in the crosshairs. Ethiopia’s...
Tensions explode as Jubaland locks down borderlands, preparing for a decisive showdown with Mogadishu-backed forces and Al-Shabaab insurgents. Jubaland isn’t just securing its borders—it’s preparing for...
Kenya’s Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has launched a scathing attack on Citizen TV for its reference to Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties as the “Somali...
The Kenyan government announced the waiver of entry visas for all African countries, notably excluding Somalia and Libya. This decision serves as a significant message to...
Kenya leads efforts to foster regional security and counter-terrorism collaboration in the Horn of Africa. President William Ruto has reiterated the importance of regional collaboration in...
Creative industries in East Africa invited to connect with Australia for joint arts and cultural projects in 2025. Australia is deepening its cultural ties with East...
Minister Justin Muturi claims President William Ruto ordered his son’s release after National Intelligence Service detained him during last year’s Gen-Z demonstrations. Kenya’s political landscape has...
U.S. confirms airstrike that eliminated Mohamed Mire, al-Shabaab’s key figure in financing and orchestrating attacks in Kenya and Somalia. Mohamed Mire, also known as Abu Abdirahman,...
Arrests, alleged abductions, and the battle for civil liberties fuel unrest as President William Ruto faces mounting pressure. Kenya’s streets are alive with defiance as citizens...
Rights groups, lawyers, and politicians demand action as 82 disappearances since June spark allegations of a secret security unit targeting dissenters. Kenya is facing a rising...
Raila Odinga and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf emerge as frontrunners in a high-stakes contest for leadership of the African Union Commission. The race to succeed Chad’s Moussa...
With thousands of Kenyans employed in Somaliland, the nation offers a beacon of hope for career growth and financial independence. Employment opportunities in Somaliland are providing...