East Africa

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Somalia says 23 al-Shabaab fighters killed in Middle Shabelle raid What happened Somalia’s intelligence service says it has killed 23 al-Shabaab militants in a joint operation on Sunday in the country’s volatile Middle Shabelle region, the latest in a series of strikes aimed at degrading the Islamist insurgent group’s capacity to stage attacks. The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said the operation unfolded around the village of El-Weyne, under the El-Baraf area of Mahaday district, north of Mogadishu.…

Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

M23 Rebels and the Complex Struggle Over Eastern Congo’s Resources In the dense forests and tumultuous hills of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a new chapter unfolds in the ongoing struggle for power and resources. The M23 rebel group finds itself at the center of allegations involving the looting of gold from the Twangiza Mining concession. This incident, laden with international implications, offers a glimpse into the deeply entwined web of politics, rebellion, and global commerce operating in the region. The Gold…

Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Kenya’s western highlands reel after deadly landslides; at least 21 killed, dozens missing Rescue crews in western Kenya battled mud, broken roads and fading light on Saturday after overnight landslides tore through villages in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, killing at least 21 people and destroying more than 1,000 homes. Officials said at least 25 survivors with serious injuries were airlifted to the regional hub of Eldoret, while the search continued for at least 30 people still unaccounted for. “Preparation to supply more food…