Ugandan President Urges Ministers to Maintain Unity Amid Political Tensions
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a concerted effort to quell rising political tensions in Northern Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni convened a meeting on Tuesday, May 27,...
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Kenya’s Supreme Court to Rule on Disputed 2026 Election Date
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Supreme Court is preparing to deliver a pivotal ruling on a constitutional petition that could alter the nation’s...
Rwanda Joins Regional Condemnation of M23’s Parallel Administrations in Eastern Congo
KIGALI, Rwanda — In a notable diplomatic development, Rwanda has joined 11 other African nations in condemning the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group’s establishment...
U.S. State Department Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Ethiopia Amid Ongoing Instability
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The U.S. Department of State has reaffirmed its Level 3 travel advisory for Ethiopia, urging American citizens to “reconsider travel” to...
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Towering Voice of African Literature and Decolonization, Dies at 87
NAIROBI, Kenya – Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the Kenyan novelist, playwright, and essayist whose work reshaped African literature and challenged colonial and postcolonial power structures, died...
Kenyan President Seeks Reconciliation with Tanzania Amid Diplomatic Strains
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a significant diplomatic overture, President William Ruto publicly apologized to Tanzania and Uganda on Wednesday, aiming to mend frayed relations following...
Kenyan and Tanzanian Lawmakers Seek Unity Amid Diplomatic Strains at National Prayer Breakfast
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a gesture of regional solidarity, Kenyan and Tanzanian lawmakers joined together in song during Kenya’s 22nd National Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday,...
Gachagua’s Party Launch Blocked at Kasarani Amid Political Dispute
By Judy Maina NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s plans to officially launch his new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party...
Ethiopia and Russia Deepen Strategic Partnership Amid BRICS Expansion
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — In a significant move reflecting shifting geopolitical dynamics, Ethiopia and Russia have announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral...
TPLF Warns Deregistration Threatens Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace Deal
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has issued a stark warning that its recent deregistration by Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE)...
