Conflicts in the Horn of Africa have been greatly influenced by Gulf states, such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Their involvement has increased since the 2010s, with priorities frequently centred on regional dominance, strategic ports, and Red Sea security—sometimes at the price of local stability. Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Sudan […]
The current Sudanese civil war is being analysed as not just a battle for control between two factions but also as a proxy fight for control over Sudan’s future by other regional powers. There are growing fears of increased Iranian influence in Sudan, which could also have an ideological impact on the Muslim Brotherhood and […]
Local sources said on Friday that at least 13 civilians were killed in a camp for displaced people in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday night. This occurred in a region where periodic clashes between armed groups and the M23 insurgency continue to take place. According to recent accounts, […]
Floods and landslides ripped over Rwanda on Wednesday, leaving at least 130 people dead and many thousands more without homes. On Thursday, Rwandans mourned the loss of loved ones and homes that were devastated as a result of the natural disasters. In the aftermath of a natural disaster that was caused by torrential rains in […]
Kenyan police clashed violently with protesters against the government in Nairobi, the country’s capital, on Tuesday during a new wave of rallies that the opposition leader had called for. In order to hand in a petition, Members of Parliament from the opposition group went to the Speaker’s office in the central business area. To disperse […]
On Tuesday, discussions took place at the offices of the Arab League in Cairo between the organization’s chief and a representative of Sudanese military leader General Abdel Fattah Burhan. After the meeting, Dafa’alla Al-Haj Ali gave a speech in which he stated that the crisis in his homeland was an “internal matter” and warned against […]
Pathologists in Kenya have reportedly begun examinations on more than one hundred victims that are tied to a religious cult. According to officials, the leader of the cult allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death in order to be the first people to enter paradise.One hundred nine members of the Good News International […]
On Saturday morning, more than a thousand people gathered in Mamoudzou to support the Mayotte government’s “Wuambushu” security operation and demand an end to crime and illegal immigration. Ambdilwahedou Soumaila, the mayor of the archipelago’s capital, told AFP that “citizen mobilization is important; it supports the action of elected officials who called this operation to […]
Labour Day is celebrated across the world every year on May 1. It is popularly known as International Workers’ Day. The day honours and appreciates the contribution of the workers in various sectors and industries. Employees get off on May Day to enjoy the federal holiday. In the late 19th century, workers fought for better […]
According to a new report that was issued by the Nigerian Ministry of Defense on Wednesday, the Nigerian government recently made an announcement stating that it will take the first step towards the formation of a new state of the nation’s military in the coming years. Babakura Kolo, the head of one of the local […]
On Thursday, April 27, Mali and its neighbor Algeria expressed their desire to resurrect a peace accord that was reached in 2015 between the government of Bamako and northern Malian rebels. This deal is more precarious than it has ever been, which raises concerns about a return to violent conflict. Mali and Algeria announced their […]
After being forced to remain inside their homes for several days due to the fighting between the army and a competing paramilitary group, many people in the cities of Khartoum and Omdurman, which are located close to one another, took advantage of the relative calm to leave their homes and line up at bakeries and […]
During the fighting on Tuesday, which shattered a fresh three-day truce arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia, Sudanese and foreigners alike fled the capital city of Khartoum and other war zones in large numbers. Since the fighting between forces loyal to the country’s top two generals began on April 15, millions of Sudanese […]
Twenty-one dead bodies have been discovered so far on land in Kenya that was owned by a pastor who was arrested for encouraging his congregation to fast to death. The land that belonged to preacher Paul Makenzi, who was detained on April 14 for ties to a cult, allegedly contains additional shallow graves that have […]
According to Reuters, the manufacturer of the vaccine for malaria stated that there will be 20 million doses available for African nations to purchase this year. These nations are currently in the process of approving the vaccine. Both Ghana’s and Nigeria’s pharmaceutical regulatory authorities have announced their support for the newly developed R21 vaccine this […]
The bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sudan started growing gradually over the years. The two countries have increased cooperation in various areas. The UAE has a long history of providing aid to Sudan during tough times. The UAE also made investments in projects with Sudan. The UAE is set to build […]
The bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Republic of Sudan have increased in recent years. The two countries have advanced cooperation at various levels. The UAE and Sudan always exchange views on regional and international developments. The UAE has long expended humanitarian efforts in Sudan, highlighting the deep relations between the […]
On Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a request for a truce in Sudan that would last “at least three days” in observance of Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. “According to the Islamic calendar, we are currently in the midst of a very significant event.” Guterres told […]
Despite denials from the insurgents, the authorities in the Central African Republic announced on Wednesday that they believe a prominent rebel organization was responsible for the deaths of nine Chinese gold miners one month ago. The Russian paramilitary force Wagner was contracted to defend numerous lucrative gold and diamond mines operated by Russian corporations in […]
During his speech commemorating Zimbabwe’s independence on Tuesday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa gave his assurance that the general elections that are set to take place later this year will be free and fair, but he also issued a warning to “rogue” civic society organizations. The southern African nation is scheduled to hold presidential and legislative elections, […]