Somalia and Ethiopia to Hold Talks in Ankara Over Controversial Port Deal
NAIROBI — The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will convene in Ankara next week to address ongoing tensions stemming from Ethiopia’s recent port deal...
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Kenyan Government Plans Evacuation from Lebanon Amid Security Concerns
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon in response to escalating security threats, according to...
Sudan to Send Delegation to Jeddah for Ceasefire Talks
NAIROBI –The Sudanese government announced on Friday it will send a delegation to Jeddah to meet with U.S. officials about an invitation to ceasefire talks...
Student Protesters Arrested in Uganda Over Controversial Oil Project
KAMPALA – Ugandan police arrested 47 student activists on Friday as they marched toward parliament to present a petition against a major oil development project...
African Union Approves New Mission to Stabilize Somalia
ADDIS ABABA – The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has approved the launch of a new mission in Somalia, aimed at supporting and stabilizing...
Ethiopia Set to Launch Securities Exchange in October, CEO Confirms
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s long-awaited securities exchange is set to commence operations this October, marking a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to liberalize...
Somalia Approves Historic Bill to Revert to Universal Suffrage
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s cabinet took a significant step towards restoring universal suffrage on Thursday, approving a bill that, if ratified by parliament, will end decades...
Kenya Protests Continue as President Ruto Swears in New Cabinet
NAIROBI – Protesters took to the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for the eighth consecutive week on Thursday, as President William Ruto inaugurated a new...
Ethiopia’s Central Bank Sells Dollars to Narrow Exchange Rate Gap
ADDIS ABABA—The National Bank of Ethiopia took decisive action on Thursday, selling dollars to commercial lenders in a bid to bridge the widening chasm between...
Tanzania Police Probe Viral Gang-Rape Video Amid Public Outcry
DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzanian authorities are investigating a video circulating online that allegedly shows the gang-rape of a young woman by five men. The...
