Ethiopian military chief brands TPLF faction a “criminal clique,” demands ouster
Army chief’s warning deepens fault lines as Tigray’s future hangs in the balance
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s military chief on the fifth anniversary of the outbreak of the northern war branded part of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) a “criminal clique” and urged the people of Tigray to reject their leadership — words that highlight how fragile the country’s uneasy postwar calm has become.
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula spoke at a ceremony remembering soldiers of the ENDF’s Northern Command, describing the night of the…
Puntland State launches separate visa system, rejecting Somalia’s federal e-visa
Somalia’s Visa Tug-of-War: Digital Ambitions Meet the Realities of Federalism
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Puntland State has rolled out a self-run visa system, charging incoming travelers $60 and processing permits through a platform it calls VISO—independent of the federal government in Mogadishu. The move, officials in Garowe say, is a matter of administrative control and service delivery. It also echoes a similar assertion of autonomy by North Western State of Somalia, which last month instructed international airlines to…
Boakai’s Dismissal of Key Liberian Officials Sparks Concern
Political Shifts in Liberia: A Changing Landscape Under President Boakai
In a dramatic turn of events, President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has reshaped the government's landscape by dismissing senior officials, sparking a wave of uncertainty among cabinet members and agency heads. This unexpected upheaval has not only alarmed those directly affected but has also raised broader questions about the direction of Boakai’s presidency. As the dust settles, the political implications of these moves could resonate far beyond the…
Cameroon Opposition Chief Escapes Amid UN Appeals for Serenity
Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon
The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…
Worsening Civil War Fuels Widespread Hunger Crisis in Sudan
Sudan's Unyielding Crisis: A Story of Famine and Conflict
As Sudan’s internal strife deepens, the specter of famine casts an ever-larger shadow over the nation. The world watches as the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declares famine in the city of el-Fasher, in Darfur, and Kadugli, in South Kordofan. These declarations mark a chilling extension of the world's most acute humanitarian crisis.
A City Under Siege
El-Fasher, once a vibrant city in Darfur, now stands besieged by the paramilitary Rapid…
Egypt Unveils Grand Egyptian Museum Next to Giza Pyramids
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…
Peace Protects Health: Deadly Cholera Surge Mostly Preventable
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.…
UN Chief Guterres Warns Sudan Conflict Escalating Uncontrollably
Sudan's Spiraling Crisis: A Nation on the Brink
In the heart of Sudan, a nation crippled by violence and hunger, the city of el-Fasher stands as a stark emblem of a conflict spiraling dangerously out of control. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, speaking from Qatar, issued a grave warning about the situation's descent into chaos, pleading for an urgent cease-fire amidst one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
A City Under Siege
The famine-stricken city of el-Fasher, nestled in the tumultuous region of…
U.S. Collaborates with Allies to Resolve Sudan Crisis
A Turning Point in Sudan: The Battle for Al-Fashir
In the heart of a conflict-ridden Sudan, the recent fall of Al-Fashir marks yet another tragic chapter in a war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions since its eruption in April 2023. As the city, formerly the army's last stronghold in Darfur, succumbs to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the international community scrambles to respond.
The Global Response
On Tuesday, the White House emphasized its commitment to ending the ongoing…
Hassan Inaugurated Amid Election Controversy While SADC Criticizes
A Nation in Tension: Tanzania Post-Election Challenges
In the wake of a contentious and turbulent election, Tanzanians find themselves grappling with questions about their nation’s democratic future. The recent election saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan secure what official counts describe as a landslide victory, but the cloud of controversy and allegations of misconduct looms large over her administration.
Triumph Amid Turmoil
President Hassan, 65, was sworn in for her first elected term at a solemn ceremony in Dodoma,…