Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency kills nine al-Shaabab Middle Shabelle region
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) backed by international partners, killed nine al-Shaabab militants, including two commanders, during a targeted operation near Jowhar town in south-central Somalia. “Among those killed were senior al-Shaabab leaders Ahmed Ali Jimale, top commander for Jowhar district and Gedi Mohamed Nur Adde, head of...
Energy minister Wandayi warns opposition anti-Ruto rallies as Wanga and Kaluma make good vow they ‘cannot be led a Luhyia’
Wanga, Kaluma and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi have in the past openly declared that they cannot be led by a Luhyia (or Abandu), hence their allegiance to Ruto – a fellow Nilote.
In classical case of biting the hands that feeds you, South Africans feel economic bite of anti-migrant xenophobia
An anti-migrant protest march through Johannesburg’s Alexandra township on 16 July 2026.
How China’s new ‘unity with diversity’ law provides vital lessons for Africa that is riven more than 2,500 languages
Drawing on years of field research in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Hu views the legislation as a codification of the country’s experience in combating separatism, countering terrorism and extremism, and promoting ethnic unity and progress.
Human rights advocates in President Ruto’s backyard protest the turning of police stations in Kenya into state murder chambers
A post-mortem examination found that Otieno died from massive internal bleeding caused by blunt-force trauma, while the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has taken over investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Kenya’s Parliamentary Budget Committee adopts Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill
The Ksh10.25 billion represents the mandatory 0.5 per cent of the audited and approved national revenue for the 2022/23 financial year, which was used to determine revenue sharing for the 2026/27 financial year.
Iran questions US President Trump’s commitment to permanent peace in Middle East as ‘all talk and no action’ persists
The US accuses Iran of failing to honour an agreement under the deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Tehran says Washington has reneged on its commitments, including lifting a blockade of Iranian ports and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
Zambians vote is presidential election billed as a referendum on President Hichilema’s handling of economy
Many Zambians say they don’t feel the benefits as unemployment, food prices and an unstable electricity supply continue to strain household budgets. Hichilema says he needs another five years to create jobs, improve infrastructure and expand public services.
Reign of terror turns Homa Bay into electoral violence flashpoint to fend off popular Linda Mwananchi Movement
Although Homa Bay County remains relatively peaceful, heightened political activities have sparked violence in parts of the county ahead of popular Linda Mwananchi Movement tour next weekend. One such incident was last weekend when youths engaged in fights during a political gathering in Kanyadhiang in Karachuonyo constituency. At the meeting,...
Uganda veteran opposition leader Olara Otunnu lines up to succeed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Backed by Uganda, Olara Otunnu is travelling in New York “to meet delegations and engage in interactive dialogue” with the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council, said Adonia Ayebare, Uganda’s permanent representative to the UN.
