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UN appoints James Swan to lead MONUSCO in Democratic Republic of Congo
New York — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed U.S. diplomat James Swan as his new Special Representative for the United…
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Public Outrage Over Zimbabwe’s $25M Soccer Spending Amid Health Crisis
The Zimbabwean government’s decision to allocate US$25 million to a new football tournament has ignited a debate about priorities and transparency, underscoring…
East-Africa
President Museveni Launches First Islamic Insurance Firm, Advancing Faith-Based Finance
Thursday, March 5, 2026 KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday launched Tamini General Insurance, billed as Uganda’s first Islamic…
East-Africa
Suspected drone strike kills four children in southern Djibouti
Suspected drone strike kills at least four children in southern Djibouti Thursday March 5, 2026 DJIBOUTI — At least four children were…
East-Africa
What a War on Iran Means for Horn of Africa Security
Iran–Israel war redraws the Horn of Africa’s security map The joint United States–Israeli strikes on Iran last week, which killed Supreme Leader…
East-Africa
Africans Displaced by Attacks as Israel, Iran and U.S. War Escalates
South Africa’s government on Monday urged citizens stranded in the Middle East to “take immediate advantage” of the resumption of limited commercial…
Central-Africa
Macky Sall of Senegal Joins UN Secretary-General Race
Macky Sall Nominated by Burundi for UN Secretary-General Position Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has received a formal nomination from Burundi to…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Export Ban Promises New Jobs and Economic Growth
Zimbabwe imposes immediate, indefinite ban on export of lithium concentrates Zimbabwe announced an immediate and indefinite ban on the export of lithium…
East-Africa
Somalia Faces Three-Month Test of National Unity or Division
Somalia’s election test: dialogue over deadlock as May vote nears Somalia is not simply approaching an election. It is entering a three-month…
East-Africa
Iran Clarifies Kenya Isn’t a Target as It Vows Retaliation Against U.S., Israel
NAIROBI, Kenya — Iran’s ambassador to Kenya sought to calm fears on Tuesday, saying Nairobi is not at risk of retaliation as…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Launches Mass Amnesty, Releasing Prisoners Under Presidential Pardon
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has granted an amnesty that will free 4,305 inmates in a move the government says is designed…
