Eye on Africa

A new citadel of memory rises beside the Great Pyramid Just a short walk from the ancient silhouette of Khufu, a modern glass-and-stone landmark opened its doors to the public this week: the Grand Egyptian Museum, known simply as GEM. With room for some 100,000 objects spanning roughly 7,000 years of history, the complex is being presented not only as the world’s largest archaeological museum but as a statement of national pride and a fresh engine for tourism. The building’s broad terraces and sunlit atrium create a…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

A Gate Birth in Mogadishu Sparks a Bigger Question: Who Gets Care in Somalia? In a city that understands endurance, one image has shaken Mogadishu this week: a woman giving birth on the steps outside Banadir Maternity and Children’s Hospital after she was reportedly refused admission while in active labor. An elderly passerby helped bring the child into the world at the hospital gate, witnesses said. Both mother and newborn were later reported in critical condition. The incident, on October 26, triggered outrage far beyond…

A new citadel of memory rises beside the Great Pyramid Just a short walk from the ancient silhouette of Khufu, a modern glass-and-stone landmark opened its doors to the public this week: the Grand Egyptian Museum, known simply as GEM. With room for some 100,000 objects spanning roughly 7,000 years of history, the complex is being presented not only as the world’s largest archaeological museum but as a statement of national pride and a fresh engine for tourism. The building’s broad terraces and sunlit atrium create a…

Trump's Military Threat Sparks Tensions Between U.S. and Nigeria In a sudden and electrifying announcement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled potential military intervention in Nigeria, citing alleged attacks on Christians as the trigger. This unexpected development has unfurled a tapestry of reactions and concerns across international forums. As Africa's most populous nation and the world's attention pivot, the stakes appear increasingly high. Driving Forces Behind the Crisis Trump's announcement comes as…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Unrest in Sudan: The Echo of Unyielding Conflict in Khartoum In the early hours of Friday, the resonant thunder of explosions shattered the pre-dawn stillness around Khartoum, Sudan’s capital gripped by military control. This violence unfolded just a day after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a humanitarian truce, underscoring the tenuous grasp of peace in a nation ensnared in turmoil. The Renewed Shattering of Illusions The blasts, heard around 2 a.m. near the Wadi Sayidna military base, were a stark…

New Frontlines and Displacement: The Latest Strife in Sudan’s Kordofan Region In the heart of Sudan, a renewed conflict sows discord and dislocation as more than 36,000 civilians have fled their homes in the Kordofan region, a strategic zone bridging the conflict-ridden Darfur and the nation's capital, Khartoum. As the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) gear up for new confrontations, the struggles for power and survival grow ever more intense. The U.N.'s latest reports paint a grim picture of this volatile area,…

Kenyan activists freed in Uganda after month-long disappearance, easing a tense diplomatic standoff Two Kenyan activists who vanished in Uganda after attending an opposition rally have been released and escorted to the border, ending a month-long ordeal that rattled families, stirred public outcry, and tested the quiet resilience of East Africa’s tight-knit diplomacy. Photos shared by Kenyan officials on Friday showed Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo being received by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Joash Maangi, before…

markdown Sudan on the Brink: A Fragile Hope for Peace Amidst a Storm of Conflict The dust of conflict in Sudan, which has by now swept across the nation like an unrelenting storm since April 2023, sees a flicker of hope with the latest move from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). On a tense Thursday, the RSF announced acceptance of a U.S.-proposed humanitarian ceasefire, lighting a tentative pathway toward respite for a weary nation. "In response to the aspirations and interests of the Sudanese people, the…