East-Africa
Kenya meteorological service warns of heavy April rains and flooding
by Frankline OduorThursday April 2, 2026 Flood-hit streets in Nairobi’s CBD and waterlogged grounds in Parklands are a stark preview of what…
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East-Africa
Uganda school stabbing kills 4 children, authorities release more details
Thursday April 2, 2026 A quiet morning at a Kampala preschool turned tragic on Thursday after a stabbing attack left four toddlers…
West-Africa
Backlash Escalates Against Liberia’s Newly Appointed Elections Chief
Concerns are rising regarding the appointment of Jonathan K. Weedor as the chairperson of the National Elections Commission, as opposition leaders and…
East-Africa
Mozambique Government Settles Debt to IMF in Landmark Move
Mozambique has wiped out its arrears to the International Monetary Fund, settling U.S. $630,1 million in full by month’s end after beginning…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Deploys Army to Tackle Rising Crime
Troops are now on the streets as South Africa turns to its army to bolster overstretched police in a push against violent…
East-Africa
Djibouti, North Western State of Somalia and Ethiopia Form Strategic Triangle in Horn of Africa
By: OMAR M ELMIWednesday April 1, 2026 Perched at the mouth of the Red Sea and astride one of the globe’s busiest…
East-Africa
Somalia prime minister Hamza Abdi Barre policies and reforms explained
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has focused his government on rebuilding state capacity, tightening public management, and pushing major legal and…
East-Africa
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud leadership analysis 2026
In 2026, Somalia’s political debate is increasingly focused on how President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is managing three linked challenges: a major constitutional…
East-Africa
Somalia indirect election system vs direct voting explained
Somalia has used an indirect election system, built around clan and delegate representation, for much of the past two decades. Under this…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Faces Energy and Fertilizer Shock From Middle East Turmoil
By Omar M. ElmiWednesday April 1, 2026 A war far from Ethiopia’s borders is already sending tremors through the country’s economy. The…
West-Africa
Nigerian Ministers Resign Following President Tinubu’s 2027 Ultimatum
A significant shake-up is underway in the Nigerian government, sparked by a decisive ultimatum from President Bola Tinubu. This mandate compelled public…
