East-Africa
Kenya and U.S. sign major health pact despite data privacy concerns
Kenya signs $2.5 billion health pact with U.S., first under Trump-era overhaul; data privacy questions follow NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has signed…
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East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Cancels Xeer Ciise Book Launch After Deadly Borama Protests
Saturday December 6, 2025 Borama, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Arrives in Doha for High-Level Talks at Doha Forum
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Friday to attend the Doha Forum, a global platform that…
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…
East-Africa
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…
