East & Central Africa
UN Launches Emergency Funding Appeal as DRC Displacement Tops 7 Million
The United Nations has launched a massive funding appeal to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With over 7…
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Ethiopia Finalizes Preparations for 39th AU Summit
Addis Ababa has completed extensive urban preparations ahead of the 39th African Union Summit beginning on 14 February 2026, where regional security crises and…
East & Central Africa
Kenyan Cabinet Endorses KSh4.7 Trillion Budget, Counties to Get KSh495.7 Billion
Kenya’s Cabinet has endorsed a KSh4.7 trillion national budget for 2026/27, allocating KSh495.7 billion in transfers to county governments ahead of Parliament’s review.
East & Central Africa
African Maritime Leaders Meet in Mombasa to Strengthen IMO “Net Zero” Rules
Maritime policymakers from across Africa convened in Mombasa, Kenya, this week to craft a unified stance on the International Maritime Organization’s “Net Zero Framework,”…
East & Central Africa
Angola’s President Lourenço Brokers Peace Push for Eastern DRC
Angola’s president João Lourenço has convened high-level talks in Luanda, pushing for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting with…
East & Central Africa
Sudan Conflict Intensifies: RSF Drone Strike Kills Dozens, UN Warns Aid Under Fire
A recent drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces killed at least 24 civilians, including children, as the United Nations warns that growing assaults…
East & Central Africa
Kenya Navy Launches “Operation Bahari Moja” to Lead Regional Fight Against Piracy, Drugs
The Kenya Navy has formally launched “Operation Bahari Moja,” deploying warships to the Seychelles to spearhead a regional effort against piracy and drug trafficking…
East & Central Africa
Ruto Calls for UN Reform, Positions Nairobi as Africa’s Diplomatic Hub
Kenya’s President William Ruto launched the 2026 Diplomatic Brief in Nairobi today, demanding the United Nations Security Council be reformed to include Africa with…
East & Central Africa
Kenya’s Drought Crisis: Northern Herders Cross Into Tanzania for Water and Pasture
A brutal drought in northern Kenya has pushed herders, including Maasai families, to trek farther in search of water and pasture, with some crossing…
East & Central Africa
Tanzania’s Gold Debate: Government Plans to Tap Reserves After Aid Cuts
Tanzania’s government is preparing to sell part of its national gold reserves to help pay for infrastructure projects, a shift driven by declining international…