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Health Minister questioned in Parliament after woman’s childbirth incident at Banadir Hospital
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…
Djibouti’s long-serving President Guelleh seeks sixth term after constitutional amendments
Djibouti’s president vows to run again — and the world must weigh the price of stability
When President Ismail Omar Guelleh accepted his party’s nomination this week to run for a sixth term in Djibouti’s 2026 election, he did more than announce another campaign. He formalized a trajectory that has steadily reworked the rules of governance in this tiny but strategically vital Horn of Africa nation: the removal of limits that once capped age and terms for the presidency, and the consolidation of a political order in which…
Over 520 Million Kids Face Poverty, Save the Children Reveals
The Dire Toll: One in Five Children Living in War Zones
In 2024, an unsettling reality enveloped the world: one in five children, roughly 520 million, lived amid active warfare. This figure represents a stark increase of 47 million from the previous year, marking the highest count since formal tracking began in 2005. The 2024 Save the Children report, published Tuesday, paints a grim picture of the ebbing tides of conflict sweeping across the globe.
Global Surge in Conflict
The report’s data, sourced from PRIO and the…
Thousands of Families Evacuate el-Fasher as RSF Conflict Escalates
The Human Cost of Conflict: Thousands Flee El-Fasher Amid Sudan’s Unyielding Crisis
As the sun rises over the arid landscapes of North Darfur, whispers of despair and resilience echo through the makeshift camps near Tawila. The dusty paths teem with weary families, their eyes reflecting stories of loss and survival. Approximately 3,240 families, or about 16,200 individuals, have recently fled the violence-ravaged city of El-Fasher, seeking refuge from the unrelenting chaos instigated by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces…
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,…
Concerns Rise Over Potential Atrocities Following Paramilitary Seizure
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El-Fasher Falls: A New Chapter of Turmoil in Sudan
The historic city of El-Fasher, once a vibrant heart of cultural and economic life in Darfur, has succumbed to the forces of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege that has left countless families devastated. This latest development casts a long shadow over Sudan's future, stirring memories of past atrocities and sparking fears of impending mass violence.
A Siege’s Devastating End
After months of enduring starvation and bombardment, El-Fasher has…
EU and Arab Nations Condemn RSF’s ‘Violent Acts’
Analysis: Sudan's Crisis Deepens Amid International Condemnation
As the conflict in Sudan escalates, marked by stark allegations of human rights abuses, global powers and regional players alike have turned their gaze toward the war-torn nation. Recent events in el-Fasher, a key city in the Sudanese landscape, have elicited widespread condemnation, especially targeting the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group allegedly responsible for egregious violations.
A Turbulent Legacy of Violence…
UN Urges Ceasefire Following Reports of Widespread Killings
A Country at War with Itself: The Human Cost of Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict
In recent days, the air over Sudan has been thick with urgency and despair as the world watches an escalating humanitarian crisis unfold. As the dust settles in the city of el-Fasher, the grim reality of a conflict years in the making comes to light—an echo of past horrors that many hoped had been left in history’s wake.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a poignant plea for peace amidst mounting reports of violence. The conflict,…
Recent Satellite Photos Indicate Continuing Mass Atrocities in Region
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…
Amid Sudan’s turmoil, Egypt and Eritrea reaffirm strategic ties to navigate Horn dynamics
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…