Eye on Africa

Lagos State Government Plans $10 Million Investment to Regenerate Makoko Amid Protests The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest approximately $10 million in revitalizing Makoko, a densely populated waterfront community facing significant challenges. This announcement comes as residents and civil society groups express their outrage over recent demolitions, which have displaced families and ignited calls for accountability from both law enforcement and government officials. In this multifaceted…

U.S. says Somalia policy unchanged after Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia Mogadishu (AX) — The United States on Monday reiterated that its policy on Somalia remains unchanged, reaffirming support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity after Israel moved to recognize North Western State of Somalia as an independent state late last year. A U.S. State Department spokesperson told the BBC that Washington maintains a “good working relationship” with North Western State of Somalia and other Somali…

Somalia’s minister of endowments and religious affairs, Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali, visited the King Fahd Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah on Tuesday to review Saudi Arabia’s efforts to print, translate and disseminate the Holy Qur’an worldwide. During the visit, Sheikh Mukhtar received a detailed briefing on the complex’s mandates and specialized production lines, including its work across editions of varying sizes and recitations, as well as translations of the meanings of the Qur’an into multiple languages. Officials…

Trump threatens Insurrection Act to quell Minneapolis protests after immigration crackdown shootings MINNEAPOLIS — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops to Minnesota, aiming to quell persistent protests over a federal immigration crackdown that has roiled the Twin Cities after two shootings involving immigration officers this month. The warning came a day after a man was shot and wounded by an immigration officer who authorities say was attacked with a shovel and broom…

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State authorities on Tuesday executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl after the victim’s family chose retributive justice under Islamic law, a rare application of the death penalty against a woman in the semi-autonomous region. Officials said the execution was carried out in Galkacyo, a divided city in central Somalia, after courts found Hodan Mohamud guilty of killing Sabirin Saylaan Abdille, a minor who had been working as a domestic helper. Judges ruled that Sabirin died as…

Ghana Pauses Citizenship Applications to Enhance Accessibility for Diaspora Ghana has announced a temporary pause on citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora, aiming to simplify and make the process more user-friendly for applicants. Since 2016, individuals able to demonstrate African ancestry, particularly descendants of those impacted by the transatlantic slave trade, have been eligible to apply for Ghanaian nationality. This initiative has seen over 1,000 individuals, including notable figures like…

The government declared a polio outbreak Friday after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the virus in sewage samples taken in Blantyre, the Health and Sanitation Ministry said, marking what officials described as a second wave of the disease in recent years. Health authorities said the detection followed World Health Organization guidelines and prompted immediate activation of emergency response systems, intensified disease surveillance and planning for nationwide vaccination campaigns. The ministry warned the virus…

Somalia, EU sign €102 million budget-support deal to sustain reforms MOGADISHU — Somalia and the European Union on Friday signed a €102 million ($110 million) financing agreement that provides direct budget support and development funding to help stabilize public finances and keep reforms on track, Somali officials said. The deal, finalized in Mogadishu after high-level talks, signals continued European confidence in the government’s state-building agenda after decades of conflict and institutional collapse. EU officials…

Assessing the Destruction of El-Fasher El-Fasher has been devastated and mostly evacuated following its seizure by the Rapid Support Forces. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) recently conducted a limited assessment of the city's status. The city was overtaken after months of siege by the RSF. MSF's findings highlight massive destruction and depopulation. The visit marked MSF's first entry since suspending operations in August 2024. A Ghost Town MSF described El-Fasher as resembling a ghost town, with only a few…

Escalating Crisis in Sudan's Kordofan Region The United Nations has issued a warning regarding the deteriorating situation in Sudan's Kordofan region. Recent conflicts have forced over 88,000 individuals to flee, as humanitarian access remains limited. The urgency of the situation demands international attention and aid. Over 88,000 people displaced since late October. Severe restrictions on humanitarian access exacerbate conditions. Critical shortages of food, healthcare, and basic services persist.…