October 07, 2022
Ethiopia: African Union Peace Talks on Tigray Postponed
Diplomats say African Union-sponsored peace talks planned for this weekend between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigrayan rebels have been delayed due to logistical… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Somalia: Militias in Central Somalia Mobilise Against Al-Shabaab
For years, Somali clans and villages have tried to resist demands from the Islamist group al-Shabab, which can include taxes called "zakat," plus livestock, weapons and boys they… Read more »
Somalia: At Least 20 Killed in Central Somalia Blasts
At least 20 people were killed and 36 others wounded in the central Somali town of Beledweyne Monday in the explosions of three car bombs, witnesses said. Read more »
October 03, 2022
East Africa: DRC Refugees to Uganda Expected to Double As Conflict Rages
The government of Uganda and the U.N. Refugee Agency say a surge of refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is tearing apart families and stretching aid… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Somalia: Local Govt Officials Among Dead in Triple Car Bombings in Beledweyne
At least 20 people were killed in a triple car bombing attack Monday in central Somalia, among them two local government officials. Witnesses said two vehicles loaded with… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray Rebels Withdraw From Parts of Amhara
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels have said they are withdrawing from parts of the neighboring Amhara region, which they entered shortly after renewed hostilities broke out with federal… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Teetering On the Edge of Famine - UN #AfricaClimateCrisis
The United Nations humanitarian office on Somalia says the country is still teetering on the edge of famine. Read more »
October 01, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Seeks Ebola Funding Amid Exposure of 65 Health Workers
The World Health Organization and Ugandan authorities are seeking nearly $18 million to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the country for the next three months. The initiative… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Kenya: Health Officials Investigate Suspected Ebola Case
Kenyan health officials are investigating a suspected case of Ebola in the country's west near Uganda, where an outbreak of the deadly virus has been blamed for at least 35 cases… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Police Chief Killed in Blast
A top Somali police official and several of his guards were killed Friday in a roadside bomb blast near the southern town of Balad, according to Somali authorities. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Kenya: After Anti-China Campaign, Ruto Does About-Face
Kenya's newly elected President William Ruto, who talked tough on China while campaigning, has reversed his stance on Beijing since taking office. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Fights Deadly Ebola Outbreak As President Assures It's Under Control
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has assured the country that an Ebola outbreak is under control and that no restrictions on movement are needed. The country's health officials… Read more »
Ethiopia: Security Forces Accused of Killing Civilian
Ethiopia's government-funded human rights commission says security forces killed dozens of civilians following clashes with rebels in the country's Gambella region in June. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Kenya: Architects Blame Corruption and Lack of Regulation for Building Collapse
Kenyan architects have blamed corruption and unregulated construction for the collapse of a six-story building Monday that killed five people, including two children and injured… Read more »
September 26, 2022
Somalia: Military Makes Gains in Large-Scale Offensive Against Al-Shabaab
Somalia's state media on Monday said the military has pushed al-Shabab terrorists out of large parts of the country's central area in the latest gains in a large-scale offensive. Read more »
Kenya: 'Marathon King' Inspires Runners After Beating World Record
Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge is spurring young athletes to follow in his footsteps after breaking his own world record Sunday in Berlin. Read more »
September 23, 2022
East Africa: Hunger Crisis in Horn of Africa Grows As Drought Persists
Aid groups say more than 37 million people in the Horn of Africa are struggling with hunger fueled by a deadly record drought that has killed nearly 9 million animals. The worst… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis As Needs Escalate, Funding Wanes
Sudan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis because of poor harvests, skyrocketing prices, political instability and lack of financial support, U.N. agencies warn. Read more »
Somalia: Somalis Flee to IDP Camps, Neighboring Countries As Drought Worsens
The United Nations refugee agency is appealing for greater donor support to help the millions in the Horn of Africa who have fled their homes to escape record drought, conflict and… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Hopes Planned Port in Djibouti Will Increase Market Access, Profits
Officials in South Sudan confirmed this month they have bought land on the coast of Djibouti to build a port. South Sudan says the port will be key for exporting the country's… Read more »
September 22, 2022
East Africa: U.S. Overtakes Uganda in Buying Kenyan Goods
New figures from Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics show the United States has overtaken Uganda as the largest buyer of Kenyan goods. Read more »
September 21, 2022
Kenya: App Allows Users to Help Track Rare Mammals
Kenya's wildlife authorities have launched a free mobile phone app that allows users to track sightings of rare mammals to help authorities protect them. Read more »
September 20, 2022
East Africa: Eritrea Urged Not to Meddle Ethiopia's Internal Affairs
Reports that Eritrea is mass-mobilizing reserve troops has raised international concerns that the reignited war in Ethiopia's Tigray region could quickly escalate. Read more »
Somalia: Military Liberates Strategic Town in Central Region
Somalia's national army said Tuesday it recaptured the small but strategic town of Booco in the country's central Hiran region from al-Shabab militants. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak After Man Dies From Virus
Officials in Uganda have confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus. The country's Ministry of Health says a young man died of the virus in central Uganda Monday, and several… Read more »