East-Africa
Fear, History and the Somali Question: Unpacking Kenya’s Uneasy Debate
How anxiety over a growing Somali community collides with a long, largely erased history Public unease over the growth of the Somali…
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North Western State of Somalia lawmaker alleges security forces intentionally shot civilians in Borama
North Western State of Somalia MP accuses security forces of shooting civilians as Borama unrest leaves at least 10 dead At least…
East-Africa
Trump Praises Congo, Rwanda Leaders Following Historic Agreement
Trump’s Diplomatic Endeavor in Eastern Congo The recent agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, facilitated by President Donald Trump,…
West-Africa
Families in Turmoil After Recent School Kidnapping in Nigeria
The Crisis of School Kidnappings in Nigeria In recent weeks, the abduction of over 250 students and 12 staff from St. Mary’s…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Police Urge Calm After Deadly Borama Protests Over Xeer Ciise Book Launch
Two killed as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise commemoration turn deadly North Western State of Somalia police urge calm after Saylac book…
Somalia
US Lawmakers Denounce Trump’s Somali American Remarks as Xenophobic, Unacceptable
Democrats condemn Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans as ‘xenophobic,’ warn rhetoric aids extremists Senior Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday condemned President Donald Trump’s…
West-Africa
Budget Reductions Endanger Advances as Worldwide Child Mortality Rates Anticipated to Climb
Global Health Funding Cuts Threaten Child Survival Rates, Gates Foundation Warns The Gates Foundation has issued a stark warning that millions of…
East-Africa
Court Hears How Hashim Dagane Killed Girlfriend, Dumped Remains at Lang’ata Cemetery
NAIROBI, Kenya — Prosecutors on Wednesday told the High Court that a Nairobi man already linked to three killings in October 2024…
Somalia
Puntland State lawmakers probe civil servants receiving only three months’ pay in 2025
Puntland State lawmakers demand answers over unpaid salaries despite $300M-plus 2026 budget GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State state lawmakers on Friday pressed…
West-Africa
Nigeria Offers Refuge to Guinea-Bissau Presidential Aspirant
Nigeria Provides Emergency Protection for Guinea-Bissau Presidential Candidate Following Military Coup The Nigerian government has taken decisive action to ensure the safety…
North-Africa
Sudan’s Conflict Pushes Kordofan Toward Imminent Crisis, Warns UN
Sudan Conflict Escalates as Kordofan Region Faces Humanitarian Collapse Sudan faces worsening chaos as fighting intensifies in the Kordofan region, reminiscent of…
