Eritrea and Egypt Reject Non-Coastal States’ Role in Red Sea Security

•Coastal Nations Assert Exclusive Control Over Strategic Waterway Eritrea and Egypt have reiterated their firm opposition to the involvement of non-coastal states in the security and governance of the Red Sea, emphasizing that the strategic waterway should be managed exclusively by the nations bordering it. The stance was reinforced during Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh’s […]

President Nandi-Ndaitwah Unveils New Cabinet, Implements Government Restructuring

Windhoek, Namibia| Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of Namibia, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of the Namibian government alongside the appointment of a new Cabinet. Speaking at the State House in Windhoek, she outlined a series of strategic changes aimed at enhancing efficiency, eliminating redundancy, and ensuring effective […]

UNICEF Warns of Impending Food Shortage for 1.3 Million Malnourished Children in Ethiopia and Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria| The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued an urgent warning that it will run out of lifesaving food supplies for severely malnourished children in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months. The crisis stems from a significant funding shortfall, with UNICEF citing cuts to U.S. foreign aid as a major contributing […]

Sudan’s Army Recaptures Presidential Palace in Major Battlefield Victory

Khartoum, Sudan| In a significant military breakthrough, the Sudanese army has regained control of the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a crucial turning point in its ongoing battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The victory, described by officials as a “highly symbolic battlefield gain,” underscores the intensifying struggle for dominance in Sudan’s protracted […]

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President in Landmark Inauguration

Windhoek, Namibia| Namibia made history today as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the country’s first female president, a milestone that coincided with the nation’s 35th Independence Day celebrations. The inauguration, initially set to take place at Independence Stadium, was moved to the State House due to unusually heavy rainfall, yet the spirit of the […]

Ethiopia Completes GERD Water Filling, PM Abiy Assures No Impact on Egypt’s Aswan Dam

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially announced the completion of the water filling process for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a milestone in the decade-long dispute involving Egypt and Sudan over Nile water resources. Speaking before Ethiopian legislators on Thursday, Abiy stated that GERD has now reached full capacity, stressing […]

Kenya and the Netherlands Forge Stronger Ties During Royal State Visit

•Deepening Bilateral Cooperation Across Key Sectors Kenya and the Netherlands have taken a significant step toward strengthening their diplomatic and economic relations following a three-day state visit by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima. The visit, which included high-level meetings and strategic agreements, highlighted the commitment of both nations to collaborate in […]

EAC-SADC Ministerial Council Meets in Harare to Address Eastern DRC Security Crisis

Harare, Zimbabwe| A high-level ministerial council meeting between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting was convened to strengthen the roadmap for resolving the escalating security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The multilateral meeting brought together key regional leaders, […]

EUTM-S Conducts “Silent Thunder” Exercise to Enhance Force Protection and IED Response

Mogadishu, Somalia| The European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-S) recently conducted an intensive military exercise, codenamed “Silent Thunder,” aimed at bolstering the capabilities of its Force Protection Unit (FPU) and refining ROLE 1 medical procedures. This initiative underscores the mission’s commitment to maintaining high levels of security, operational effectiveness, and readiness in a volatile […]

Kenyan Woman Sentenced to Death in Vietnam Over Drug Trafficking Charges

•The Tragic Journey of Margaret Nduta Hanoi, Vietnam| The tragic story of Margaret Nduta, a young Kenyan woman sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam, has sent shockwaves through her home country and beyond. What began as a hopeful journey in search of better opportunities abroad ended in a devastating fate, underscoring the dangers […]