East Africa

Refugees Protest at the UNHCR Office in Kakuma Camp Following Significant Food Ration Cuts Photograph: Courtesy of Kakuma News Reflector Imagine waking up to find that the food you rely on has been reduced by a significant amount. How would you feel? For thousands of refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, this is no longer a hypothetical situation but a stark reality. Just recently, the bustling camp, home to around 300,000 individuals from countries like South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic…

The Rise of African Women in Leadership There’s a palpable shift occurring in Africa that coincides beautifully with International Women's Day (IWD) celebrations. This wave of change sees more African women stepping up to leadership roles, echoing the IWD’s message of gender equality and empowering women in decision-making positions. In 2025, the IWD campaign theme, "Accelerate Action,” rings especially true for this movement. The theme underlines the necessity of hastening gender equality, particularly in…

Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, recently wrapped up his diplomatic journey to Belgrade, offering a compelling lecture on an eventful midweek evening, specifically Wednesday, January 22. His engagements are emblematic of diplomacy's nuanced dance, weaving through cultures and conflicts, seeking common ground. On a bustling Friday, March 7, Minister Abdelatty embarked on a series of dialogues with notable figures from nations such as Somalia, Palestine, Iran, and Uzbekistan. These…

On a pivotal Friday, France ceremoniously transferred control of two military installations to Senegal. It was a move that marked the dawning of a new chapter in relations between these historically linked nations, illuminating the phased conclusion of French military presence within this vibrant West African state. "As per the joint commission's decision," declared the French embassy statement shared on its website, "the French authorities handed the facilities and residences located in the…

In a case that has captured both local and international attention, Kenyan police are making strides to unravel the enigmatic death of Campbell Scott, a 58-year-old Scottish businessman found lifeless in a most peculiar manner. Imagine the shock: his body discovered amidst a sack of pineapples, in a forest that lies some 60 miles (96.5km) from Nairobi. How did a conference visit lead to such an eerie tragedy? The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has spotlighted three…

Heightened Military Presence: Ethiopia's Bold Steps Near the Somalia Border Mogadishu (AX) – In recent times, the Ethiopian government has astutely made a strategic decision to deploy a significant contingent of Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) near the border town of Feerfeer, effectively situating them along the porous Ethiopia-Somalia border. This significant military action was reported by Ethiopian media on Saturday and has sparked discussions on regional stability and the battle against…

On the vast and dynamic continent of Africa, women play an indispensable role; they form a significant portion of the population, yet often grapple with structural hurdles that dampen their ability to engage completely in the formal economic scene. But don't these barriers beg the question—just how much economic power and potential are we collectively missing out on by limiting women's full participation? As we pause today to observe International Women's Day, it's a…

Imagine facing hardships so dire that you decide to embark on a perilous journey across unpredictable waters for the mere hope of a better life. For countless migrants, mostly hailing from Ethiopia and other parts of East Africa, this daunting trek across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden towards Yemen isn’t just a last resort—it’s their only hope.Yet again, tragedy struck last Thursday when four boats carrying these hopeful souls capsized in the waters off Yemen and Djibouti. According to the United Nations migration agency,…

Isn't stress a peculiar creature? It knows no borders yet feels so different depending on where you bring up the subject. Ever wondered why stress affects people differently across the globe? Perhaps it's the myriad circumstances that shape our daily lives, but stress manifests uniquely in each corner of the world. Let's embark on an insightful journey, examining how stress varies profoundly between nations by delving into the detailed insights offered by the CEOWORLD magazine’s Global Emotions Report 2025. What could…

In a significant development over the skies of Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, Ethiopian military aircraft recently launched airstrikes targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds. As confirmed by Somali Defense Minister Abdukadir Mohamed Nur on Thursday, this operation marks another chapter in the complex security landscape of the region. Addressing the nation via Somali National Television, Minister Nur articulated the careful diplomatic choreography involved in these airstrikes. "It is impossible to conduct airstrikes inside…