Secessionism: Mombasa Republican Council petition UN, AU and ICC over right to break away
The MRC bases its claim to coastal self-governance on historical grounds, arguing that the coastal strip which traces back to the Sultanate of Zanzibar and the British Protectorate established in 1888 was a distinct governing entity before being transferred to Kenya at independence.
Satellite operators turn to Africa as governments, businesses and citizens seek digital connectivity
Jean-François argues that connectivity brings people together by expanding access to knowledge, enabling business, and supporting development.
How repeat tourism and changing work patterns drive land value along Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline
According to the report, prime coastal land that is defined as land within one kilometre of the beachfront, covers approximately 536 square kilometres. However, about 30 per cent of this land is unavailable for development due to natural features
WHO director-general says more hantavirus cases likely emerge after Spain-led cruise evacuation
According to Tedros, 11 hantavirus-related cases have so far been reported, including three deaths. Nine of the 11 cases have been confirmed as Andes virus infections, while the remaining two are considered probable cases
China zero tariff cuts open new route for African agricultural produce via inland Hunan
Under the upgraded policy, China has become the first major economy to offer unilateral, across-the-board zero-tariff treatment to all its African diplomatic partners and to all least-developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
UN boss Antonio Guterres says African representation in global affairs works against the continent
Speaking during a press conference at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi, Guterres said Africa’s development and growth is constrained by an unfair international system that denies the continent adequate representation in key global institutions.
Uganda President Museveni initiates ‘coup-in-progress’ as he’s sworn-in for seventh term to give son reins of power
Army Chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son and presumptive heir, oversaw days-long rehearsals of the military parade that animated the inauguration of Museveni, with Russian-made Sukhoi fighter jets flying noisily over official ceremonial grounds in Kampala, the Ugandan capital.
France outlines diplomatic relations tweak with Africa from offering aid to ‘shared agenda’
President William Ruto of Kenya, which is co-hosting the summit with France, referred to sovereignty eight times in his speech on the summit’s final day. He reiterated that the days of European dependency were over for Africa in favour of mutual respect between cooperating nations.
Two Congolese research groups warn ADF-linked attacks have intensified in Ituri and North Kivu
Since the beginning of the year, ADF-linked attacks have intensified in parts of Ituri and North Kivu, notably around Mambasa, Irumu and Beni territories, targeting isolated villages, roads, shops and households.
Rape surge sharply in Haiti barely three months after UN-deployed Kenyan police returned home
The United Nations and its partners in Haiti stress the urgent need to scale up funding for health, protection services and psychosocial support, particularly in the areas most affected by violence.
