Abshiro Blasts Natembeya Over Comments About Border Communities’ IDs

Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali(Abshiro) has strongly rebuked Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over his criticism of the government’s plan to issue national identification cards to Kenyans residing in border regions. The dispute highlights broader tensions surrounding the identification process, national security concerns, and the rights of marginalized communities in Kenya’s northern frontier. Governor Natembeya recently […]

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 […]

Burkina Faso’s President Inaugurates Laongo Cement Factory, Strengthening Industrial Growth

•A Strategic Investment in Burkina Faso’s Economic Future Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has inaugurated the Laongo cement factory, marking a significant step in the country’s industrial expansion. The facility, located in the commune of Ziniaré within the Plateau-Central region, is a project of the Sino Burkina Cement Industrial Company (CISINOB) and was developed […]

Sudan Army Nears Control of Presidential Palace Amid Fierce Fighting with RSF

Khartoum, Sudan| Sudan’s military is on the verge of reclaiming the Presidential Palace from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to state television reports on Thursday. If successful, the development would mark a significant turning point in the nearly two-year conflict that has devastated the country. The RSF, which seized the palace early in […]

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 […]

Curtains Fall on the 5th Legislative Summit with a Strong Call for Inclusive Governance and Policy Reforms

•MCAs Urged to Champion Progressive Legislation and Strengthen County Governance Nairobi, Kenya| The 5th Annual Legislative Summit concluded today at The Edge Convention Center in Nairobi, marking the end of a three-day event that saw robust discussions on governance, legislative processes, and policy reforms. The summit, which had full participation from the County Assembly of […]

Puntland Rejects Somalia’s National ID Initiative, Citing Political and Security Concerns

Garowe, Somalia| Puntland has strongly opposed Somalia’s National Identification Card registration initiative, calling it a politically motivated scheme that threatens the region’s autonomy. The semi-autonomous state warned its residents against participating in the program, arguing that it is legally questionable, financially burdensome, and a potential tool for political manipulation. In an official statement on Tuesday, […]

Uncertainty as South Sudan Opposition Withdraws from Peace Process

Juba, South Sudan| The fragile peace process in South Sudan faces a new crisis as the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO) has suspended its participation in key security arrangements under the 2018 peace deal. The opposition faction, led by First Vice President Riek Machar, cited the detention of its senior leaders and the presence […]

Putin-Trump Phone Call Highlights U.S.-Russia Divide on Ukraine Peace Efforts

In a high-stakes diplomatic exchange, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a two-hour phone conversation on March 18, 2025, discussing a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, prisoner exchanges, and broader geopolitical issues. The conversation marked a rare moment of direct engagement between the two leaders, underscoring both points of convergence and […]