Military Defeat Weakens Mogadishu’s Control Over Strategic Jubaland
Federal troops retreated from Raskamboni on December 11 after Jubaland forces captured their vehicles and weapons. Analysis from The Rio...
December 11, 2024Section
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Haiti: Kenyan Officers Leave Amid Unpaid Wages
A troubling situation unfolds as nearly 20 Kenyan police officers resign from their roles in Haiti's Multinational Security Support (MSS)
December 6, 2024
Tensions Rise: Jubaland, Somaliland, and Ethiopia’s Role in Somali Politics
The political situation in Somalia is increasingly tense, particularly involving the semi-autonomous regions of Jubaland and Somaliland. Both regions are...
December 6, 2024
Breaking the Corruption Cycle: IMF’s Radical Plan for DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confronts a defining moment. The IMF's $2.87 billion funding package arrives with profound conditions...
November 19, 2024
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Expose “Culture of Lies” Under Ruto
The Catholic Church in Kenya has broken its usual political silence, signaling a crisis in the nation's governance. The Kenya...
November 15, 2024
Kenya Revives Contested Tax Hikes Amid Economic Pressures
Kenya's government has announced plans to reintroduce unpopular tax increases. These measures were previously shelved due to deadly protests.
November 1, 2024
Gates Foundation’s Diplomatic Shield in Kenya: A Troubling Precedent
(Opinion) The Kenyan government's recent decision to grant diplomatic immunity to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has sparked significant
November 1, 2024
Manufacturing Leads as Kenya’s FDI Projects Drop 43%
Kenya's foreign direct investment (FDI) faced a significant downturn in 2023. Excluding investments from East African Community members, FDI dropped...
October 29, 2024
Ethiopia-Kenya Green Power Highway: Uniting East Africa’s Energy
The Ethiopia-Kenya electric highway, launched in 2023, is reshaping East Africa's energy landscape. This 1,045-kilometer power line links Wolayta-Sodo in...
October 28, 2024