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 […]

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 […]

Over 56 Passengers Abducted in Armed Attack on Bus in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| More than 56 passengers were abducted in a violent armed attack on a public bus traveling from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos in Ethiopia’s Oromia region. The incident occurred on March 17 in Degem district, North Shewa zone, near the town of Ali Doro. Eyewitnesses report that armed assailants ambushed the bus, […]

Somalia’s Security Gains and Al-Shabaab’s Desperate Retaliation

Mogadishu, Somalia| Somalia’s ongoing military offensive against Al-Shabaab continues to gain momentum as the Somali National Army (SNA) intensifies efforts to eradicate the terrorist group from its remaining strongholds. In recent weeks, the national forces have secured significant victories, particularly in rural Middle Shabelle, where Al-Shabaab’s presence has been rapidly diminishing. However, as the militant […]

Somali President Visits War Front Amid Escalating Offensive Against al-Shabaab

•President’s Visit to Frontlines Signals Intensified Push Against Extremism Mogadishu, Somalia| In a bold move underscoring his administration’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia arrived at the frontlines of the ongoing military campaign against the al-Shabaab militant group. The visit, which took him to […]

Somali President Survives Assassination Attempt in Mogadishu Bombing

Mogadishu, Somalia| Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Mogadishu’s Xamar-Jajab district while en route to join Somali National Army (SNA) troops in Hirshabelle for Iftar. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, has once again highlighted the persistent security threats posed by the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. The Attack and Its […]

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, […]