West-Africa
Burkina Faso Suspends Major Student Union Amid Junta Criticism
Amid escalating tensions in Burkina Faso, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning against the suppression of student…
Eye on Africa
Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
East-Africa
Somalia maritime importance and global trade routes explained
Somalia sits on a strategically important stretch of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, close to one of…
East-Africa
WHO warns of ‘catastrophic’ Ebola, conflict crisis in DR Congo
Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is bracing for what the World Health Organization (WHO) calls a “catastrophic collision of…
East-Africa
Neglected Tropical Diseases Recognized as a Human Rights Issue
Despite significant advancements, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to fly under the radar of global health initiatives. To date, 61…
Somalia
Saanta Collective’s ‘GAAF’ blends traditional and modern Somali dance storytelling
by Zach LebowitzThursday May 28, 2026 What begins as a rehearsal in a Minneapolis art space quickly opens into something…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia president accuses Somalia and Djibouti of interference after Israel dispute
Thursday May 28, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has accused Somalia and Djibouti of meddling in…
Somalia
Somali lawmaker warns President Mohamud over Galmudug election tensions
Thursday May 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saadiq Omar Hassan Joon, a Somali lawmaker and former Banadir police chief, has…
Somalia
Somalia expects positive drilling results with Türkiye by year-end, seeks mining deals
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Somali minister says partnership with Türkiye could support economic growth and energy security Somalia is anticipating…
Central-Africa
Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak Concerns
Uganda has shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as officials race to contain an Ebola outbreak attributed…
Central-Africa
AfDB finalizes preparations for 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville
Brazzaville is signaling it’s set to deliver. On Sunday, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah assessed final…
Somalia
Mogadishu marks Eid with prayers, family meals and outings
By Faisal AliWednesday May 27, 2026 A flower-decked swing at Lido Beach offered a cheerful backdrop for young women marking…
