Ethiopian forces have called for an immediate withdrawal of Somali federal troops from the disputed town of Beled-Hawo, warning that their continued presence threatens stability along...
Lt. Gen. Dagvin Anderson made history as the first Air Force officer to lead U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), confirmed unanimously by the Senate on July 31....
Somalia’s Extremist Death Toll Signals Urgent Action Needed. Somalia recorded 7,289 militant-related deaths in 2024—second only to the Sahel—highlighting a deepening crisis. Intensified clashes between al-Shabaab...
Africa sits on a wealth of natural resources—minerals, oil, fertile land—yet the continent remains shackled by conflict, corruption, and poverty. Nigeria’s spiraling armed banditry crisis starkly...
Machine‑learning on 9,000 surveys pins age, birth history, and clinic access as top drivers of fertility choices in world’s highest‑birth‑rate nation. A groundbreaking Somali‑led AI study...
Beneath the scorching plains of Ethiopia, an ancient geological drama unfolds, sending shockwaves through the scientific community and reshaping our understanding of Earth’s dynamic nature. A...
Senegal reclaims full military sovereignty as France formally shutters its last base in Dakar after six decades of post-colonial presence. After 60 years, France ends its...
A new U.S. remittance tax threatens to gut Somalia’s $1.7 billion diaspora lifeline—triggering economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and a surge in informal money flows. Trump’s 2026...
Nigeria’s ex-president dies in exile, leaving behind a broken legacy of repression, corruption, and shattered unity. Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s twice-serving president, is dead at 82. But...
Tensions in Kenya escalated on Friday as opposition leaders demanded President William Ruto’s resignation following his controversial remarks authorizing police to shoot protesters involved in looting...
The Horn of Africa, perpetually teetering on instability, now faces its most dangerous moment as Ethiopia and Egypt barrel toward confrontation. This clash threatens not just...
West Africa’s Coup Wave: Five Shocking Truths Behind the Military Takeovers Fueling Democracy’s Collapse. How contagion, civilian support, weak international response, learned tactics, and foreign alliances...
JNIM’s coordinated attack on Malian forces near Senegal threatens regional trade routes and heightens fears of extremist spillover into stable border zones. An al-Qaida-linked group claimed...
Ankara’s rise in West Africa mixes mosque-building, scholarship diplomacy, and drone exports — challenging France and China with a soft-power strategy cloaked in pragmatism. Turkey is...
In a bold pivot from past policy, the U.S. shifts its Africa strategy from aid to trade, focusing on commercial partnerships, strategic infrastructure, and critical mineral...
As U.S. forces exit Niger, Washington turns to Abidjan to counter jihadist threats, Russian and Chinese influence, and protect strategic Sahel corridors. With its drone wings...
Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims elite state units were deployed to kill him during Gatanga church event, says Ruto is using government machinery to...
Djibouti is no longer just a speck on the map of the Horn of Africa. In 2025, it is steadily emerging as a continental force reshaping...
In a stark shift reshaping the Middle East’s balance of power, Egypt is quietly deepening its ties with China—economically, diplomatically, and increasingly, militarily. While the country...
The United Nations is racing against time to plug a $27 million funding shortfall for the new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM),...