Newly posted US Ambassador to Djibouti with accreditation to IGAD Cynthia Kierscht has officially commenced her tour of duty. Ambassador Kierscht presented her letters of credence from US President Joseph...

Cancer cases are rising globally, and East Africa is no exception. The region faces significant challenges in controlling the disease, but efforts are underway to address the crisis. France is...

BY GABRIELLE LYNCH The process of removing Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is part of a long history, dating back to independence, of fallouts between the president and his deputy. The difference...

The African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development have condemned the attack of the UAE Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki in a statement on October...

India’s Congress Party has criticised the controversial deal under consideration for Indian firm Adani to take over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for 30 years. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh last...

BY RUZAIMI MOHAMAD Malaysia's growing engagement with Kenya highlights its commitment to South-South cooperation, bringing strategic benefits that align with Malaysia's high-growth and high-value objectives. This partnership allows Malaysia to...

REUTERS Chinese lenders approved loans worth $4.61 billion to Africa last year, marking the first annual increase since 2016, an independent study showed on Thursday. Africa secured more than $10...

BY STIG JARLE HANSEN The United Nations security council unanimously voted on 15 August 2024 to extend the mandate of the 12,626 men and women of the African Union Transition Mission...

BY FAUZIYA ALI On August 1, 2024, the African Union's Peace and Security Council made yet another significant decision at its 1225th meeting. In this meeting, the council established the...

BY WAWERU PETERSON With every new government administration comes expectations for transformative change that not only improves the current state of affairs but one that inspires hope and confidence of...