July 22, 2022
East Africa: Somalia's Al-Shabaab Militants Launch Attack in Ethiopia - Heavy Casualties Reported
Al-Shabab militants from Somalia launched a cross-border attack into Ethiopia's Somali region Thursday, triggering gunbattles with Ethiopia's paramilitary Liyu police that caused… Read more »
East Africa: USAID Chief Visits Horn of Africa Amid Severe Regional Hunger Crisis
U.S. aid officials are calling on countries in the Horn of Africa to speak out against the Russian government's blockade of Ukrainian ports, which have held back grain exports… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Uganda: Russian Foreign Minister Arrives in Uganda, Seeking Allies
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived Monday in Uganda, the third stop on an African tour to strengthen ties with the continent and seek support against Western pressure… Read more »
Kenya: Reports - A Bus in Kenya Plunges Into River Killing 34
Kenyan local reports say 34 passengers on a bus have died after the vehicle swerved off a bridge and fell 40 meters into a valley. Read more »
Rwanda: Reports - Refugees in Rwanda Suffering From 'Urban' Disease
A report Monday in the British newspaper The Guardian said a growing number of people in the Mahama refugee camp in Rwanda are registering in health centers for non-communicable… Read more »
Somalia: USAID Chief Visits Mogadishu, Meets With Somalia's President
Samantha Power, administrator of the U.S. development agency USAID, announced new aid to tackle Somalia's humanitarian crisis Sunday after meeting with Somalia's President Hassan… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan Court Convicts 3 Police Officers, Informant of Murder
Kenya's high court on Friday convicted three police officers in the 2016 slayings of a human rights lawyer, his client and a driver. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Towns Close to Ethiopian Border
Heavy fighting was reported Wednesday after al-Shabab militants attacked two Somali towns along the border with Ethiopia. Read more »
Kenya: Candidate's Unexpected Rise Could Affect Outcome in Kenya Presidential Election
Just weeks before Kenya holds a presidential election, analysts say the unexpected, growing popularity of one candidate could deliver some unpredictability to the outcome. Read more »
June 22, 2018
Kenya: Govt Takes Steps to Recognize Intersex People
Kenya is beginning to recognize people who identify as intersex, meaning they are born with genitalia, chromosomes or reproductive organs that don't fit the typical definitions of… Read more »
February 19, 2014
Uganda: New Law Bans Mini-Skirts
The Ugandan government said the president has signed into law sweeping and controversial anti-pornography legislation that outlaws miniskirts and other types of revealing clothing. Read more »