East Africa

KHARTOUM - Sudan on Friday pledged to support efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia with the cooperation of all Somali parties and regional and international partners. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said. The Ministry highlighted the important role of AMISOM in advancing the peace efforts in Somalia since its deployment. implement the national security strategy, provide training and enhance Somalia's security capabilities to actively contribute to long-term security…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Ethiopian National Defense Forces allegedly attacked the Tigray Defense Forces , in what could further escalate tensions in the Tigray region, and possibly derail efforts to restore order in Ethiopia. Over the past nine months, ENDF and TDF have fought for control of Tigray, resulting in mass killings, population displacement, rape and torture. The two sides accused each other of atrocities in the Tigray region. State media report that the TDF under the military command of General Tsadkan Gebretensay…

UN warns of serious humanitarian crisis in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United Nations has warned of the serious humanitarian crisis in Somalia, a country grappling with a multitude of conflicts, the main ones being flooding, inter-clan conflict, political disputes and the threat of Al-Shabaab. For nearly three decades, Somalia has struggled to build an economy that improves people's lives,…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble, who is also the coordinator of government functions, skipped dinner for outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Thursday evening tomark the 10th anniversary of Somali-Turkish cooperation. It was activated in 2011 when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan first visited Somalia as PrimeMinister. Since then, Ankara and Mogadishu have beencelebrating the day to strengthen their relationship. Relations with Farmaajo While the country prepares to hold general…

US military releases report on civilian casualties in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya - The US Africa Command on Friday released a report on civilian casualties in Somalia, which assesses the operations of troops who have assisted local forces, including through aerial surveillance in the fight against Al-Shabaab. The civilian casualty assessment was introduced in 2020 following complaints of deaths…

In Kenya, less than a year before the presidential election, the Court of Appeal on Friday confirmed that the constitutional review process was illegal. This reform "Building Bridge Initiative" was initiated by President Kenyatta in November 2019, with, according to him, the goal of curbing the current presidential system for "the winner takes it all" and which would be the starting point for the…

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye inaugurated a Covid-19 screening center at Bujumbura Airport on Friday, August 20. The government acknowledges an increase in Covid-19 cases in the country, but it worsens the seriousness of the situation. The picture is published by the Burundian Presidency. Of the dozens of people…

The verdict on the trial of the man whose story inspired the Hollywood film Hotel Rwanda has been rejected for going into opposition to Paul Kagame. A year ago, he was arrested, kidnapped according to his relatives and taken back to Kigali, where he has since been convicted of terrorism. The long-awaited verdict was scheduled for Thursday, August 19, but it is postponed until September 20.…

In tonight's show, Kenya's court of appeals rejects contested offer to amend the country's constitution, after multiple deadly attacks in recent weeks, we discuss the security situation in the Sahel region, and we meet the disabled musicians of DR Congo who are planning a return and trial.…

The WHO is trying to ease the controversy over Covid-19 vaccines being exported from South Africa to Europe, a case revealed by the "New York Times". As the continent lags behind in vaccination and deliveries planned under the Covax initiative are slow, the New York Times revealed this week that millions of doses of the Johnson…