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Tragedy in the Skies: Plane Crash Casts Shadow Over Kenya's Tourist Heartland At dawn on a quiet Tuesday, tragedy struck the skies of Kenya. A small aircraft, carrying 12 souls en route from the idyllic coastline of Diani to the heart of the Maasai Mara, met with a fate that no one could have anticipated. It plummeted into the hilly, lush forests some 40 kilometers from its departure point, leaving a community grappling with grief and uncertainty. The Journey and Its Ill-Fated End The flight, destined for the private…

Tanzania on Edge: Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections In the sprawling coastal city of Dar es Salaam, the sun rose on Friday to reveal charred remnants of what had been a night of chaos and fervor. The nation of Tanzania found itself mired in uncertainty as protests over recent election results escalated, prompting a militarized response and disrupting daily life across the country. Crisis Unfolds: Protests and Internet Shutdown It all began when the announcement of preliminary election results sparked anger amongst…

A Turning Point in Western Sahara: U.N. Endorses Morocco’s Sovereignty The United Nations Security Council's recent approval of a resolution backing Morocco’s sovereignty over the contested Western Sahara marks a historic moment with far-reaching implications. This development aligns with the United States' previous endorsements and shifts the geopolitical landscape of North Africa. With 11 votes in favor and abstentions from Russia, China, and Pakistan, Morocco has scored a significant diplomatic victory, drawing both…

El-Fasher: The Unseen Tragedy in Sudan’s Shadow War In the remote reaches of Darfur, the fall of El-Fasher marks a grim turn in Sudan's ongoing conflict. Seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an arduous 18-month siege, the city stands as a somber testament to the brutal forces shaping the nation's future. Emerging reports suggest horrific atrocities are unfolding, offering a stark reminder of history's tendency to repeat itself on weary, war-torn lands. Signs of Horror: A Bleak Search for Truth…

Unveiling the Crisis in El-Fasher: A Deep Dive into Darfur's Desperation The embattled city of el-Fasher, once a vibrant hub, is now a grim testament to the horrors unfolding across the Darfur region. Recently, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are embroiled in a brutal war with Sudan's national army, claimed to have captured el-Fasher, the army's last bastion in Darfur. This 18-month siege left devastation in its wake, culminating in yet another chapter of violence and uncertainty for the civilians trapped…

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…

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.…

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…

Egypt and Eritrea Tighten Ties as Sudan’s Conflict Reshapes the Horn CAIRO — In a meeting that underscored shifting alliances across the Horn of Africa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi this week publicly reaffirmed Cairo’s backing for Eritrea’s sovereignty and signaled a renewed push for deeper economic and strategic cooperation with Asmara. The talks, held in Cairo and attended by both countries’ foreign ministers, were framed by the Egyptian presidential office as an effort to bolster investment links and…

Somalia’s Federal Government Pays Troops in Puntland State, Deepening a High-Stakes Rift Mogadishu — Somalia’s federal government has moved to directly pay more than 2,500 soldiers stationed across Puntland State in a blunt show of authority that underlines a widening power struggle with the semi-autonomous region, officials and financial records indicate. Over the past 48 hours, soldiers in Garowe, Bosaso and Galkayo received $200 each via electronic transfers, according to local officials and transaction details reviewed…