Passenger plane crash-lands at Mogadishu Airport, all 50 aboard safe
MOGADISHU, Somalia —Feb 10, 2026—A domestic passenger plane carrying 50 people crash-landed at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport on Tuesday, just minutes after take-off, Somali aviation authorities and local media said. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, with no fatalities reported, according to airport officials and the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Firefighters and […]
Funding cuts threaten closure health facilities in Somalia-UN
MOGADISHU, Somalia—Somalia faces a looming health crisis in 2026 as funding shortfalls threaten to force the closure of 51 district hospitals, 413 health centers, and 154 primary health units, the United Nations has warned. These facilities serve as critical lifelines for millions, particularly in regions that are hard to reach, prone to climate shocks, and […]
IGAD welcomes Sudan’s return to Regional bloc
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti—Feb 9, 2026—The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed Sudan’s decision to resume full participation in the regional organisation, terming the move a boost to regional unity and cooperation. In a statement issued on Monday, IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu said Sudan’s return reaffirms the country’s commitment to regional solidarity at a […]
Somalia faces worsening humanitarian crisis as Drought bites
MOGADISHU, Somalia—Feb 5, 2026 — Somalia is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency as a prolonged and severe drought devastates livelihoods, kills livestock, and threatens millions with hunger and displacement, the government has said. The drought has spread across large parts of the country, drying up major river systems that support agriculture and pastoralism and wiping […]
Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Uganda for AU-led DRC peace talks
KAMPALA, Uganda—Feb 3, 2026—Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Uganda ahead of high-level engagements linked to the African Union (AU)-led mediation process aimed at restoring peace and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a region grappling with persistent insecurity. Kenyatta, who is the AU-appointed Facilitator of the DRC peace process, was […]
U.S. appoints new Regional Head to deepen Africa investment strategy
NAIROBI, Kenya—Jan 30, 2026—The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has appointed Selam Demissie as its new East Africa Regional Managing Director, strengthening Washington’s investment and economic engagement across the continent. Based in Kenya, Demissie will oversee DFC-backed projects aimed at accelerating market-driven growth and deepening U.S. economic partnerships in the region. Her appointment comes […]
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to visit Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya—Jan 25, 2026—United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has confirmed that he will visit Kenya as part of a wider diplomatic tour of Africa that begins today and runs through early February. The visit forms part of Landau’s first major engagement on the continent since assuming office and will also take him […]
Uganda election sparks EU concern despite Museveni victory
KAMPALA, Uganda — Jan 23, 2026—The European Union has raised concerns over the conduct of Uganda’s recent presidential election, even as President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of a seventh term. The bloc highlighted reports of post-election violence, arbitrary arrests, and restrictions on civil society, urging authorities to uphold democratic norms and protect citizens’ […]
Somalia ratifies IGAD Treaty, strengthening regional cooperation
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti—Jan 21, 2026 – The Federal Parliament of Somalia has ratified the new Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Treaty, marking a major step in the country’s commitment to regional cooperation, peace, and sustainable development. The ratification aligns Somalia with fellow IGAD member states—Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Kenya—affirming its support for the principles of […]
Tensions soar in Uganda as army Chief threatens opposition leader Bobi Wine
KAMPALA, Uganda—Jan 20, 2026—Uganda is on edge after the country’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, publicly threatened opposition leader Bobi Wine, warning that he could be killed if he does not surrender to authorities. Muhoozi, the eldest son of President Yoweri Museveni, issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Wine to turn himself in, claiming that security […]