UN Concerned as Sudan Conflict Drives 36,000 to Flee
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,…
Somalia’s Puntland State Appeals for Urgent Aid as Drought Threatens Nearly One Million
Puntland State issues urgent plea as drought threatens nearly 1 million people
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s leadership on Saturday made a stark appeal for immediate humanitarian assistance, saying nearly 940,000 people across the semi-autonomous region are now living under the strain of a prolonged drought that has withered pasture, emptied wells and left thousands at imminent risk of starvation.
“The people of Puntland State are in dire need of urgent support to avert a humanitarian catastrophe,” Acting President…
Somalia’s ex-PM cautions against ceding parliamentary polls to regional states
Somalia’s Election Dilemma: Sharmarke’s Warning and the Road to Credible Polls
In a country where ballots are often counted long before they are cast, former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke is sounding a familiar alarm. If regional states are again placed in charge of managing Somalia’s next parliamentary elections, he warns, the result will be more of the same: contested seats, quiet coercion, and a crisis of legitimacy that bleeds into security and governance.
“It would be a grave mistake if regional…
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…
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.…
Former President Trump Meets Japan’s Emperor After Landing in Tokyo
Trump’s Asia swing seeks a truce — and perhaps a headline-grabbing handshake
In a carefully choreographed arrival that mixed pomp with negotiating urgency, US President Donald Trump landed in Tokyo on the latest leg of a five-day tour of Asia that officials hope will yield a pause, if not a full settlement, in the bruising trade fight with China.
Wearing a gold tie and blue suit, Trump offered the kind of broad-shouldered pageantry that has marked his foreign trips — fist pumps on the tarmac, a helicopter lift for a…
Somalia’s Puntland State Appeals for Urgent Aid as Drought Threatens Nearly One Million
Puntland State issues urgent plea as drought threatens nearly 1 million people
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s leadership on Saturday made a stark appeal for immediate humanitarian assistance, saying nearly 940,000 people across the semi-autonomous region are now living under the strain of a prolonged drought that has withered pasture, emptied wells and left thousands at imminent risk of starvation.
“The people of Puntland State are in dire need of urgent support to avert a humanitarian catastrophe,” Acting President…
Somalia’s ex-PM cautions against ceding parliamentary polls to regional states
Somalia’s Election Dilemma: Sharmarke’s Warning and the Road to Credible Polls
In a country where ballots are often counted long before they are cast, former Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke is sounding a familiar alarm. If regional states are again placed in charge of managing Somalia’s next parliamentary elections, he warns, the result will be more of the same: contested seats, quiet coercion, and a crisis of legitimacy that bleeds into security and governance.
“It would be a grave mistake if regional…