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February 2, 2026

Ethiopia Bondholders Plan Legal Action After Creditors Block Debt Deal

A major group of investors in Ethiopia’s sole international bond plans legal action after official creditors blocked a preliminary debt restructuring agreement. The $1 billion bond deal, announced in early January, would

Politics

January 26, 2026

Uganda Army Chief Denies Assault on Opposition Leader’s Wife

Uganda army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly denied allegations that soldiers assaulted the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine. The military leader dismissed the claims in a post on social media platform

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January 23, 2026

Besigye’s Wife Says Detained Opposition Leader is Seriously Ill

Wife Says Detained Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye is Seriously Ill The wife of detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye says his health condition is “worrying” and deteriorating. Winnie Byanyima stated her

Kenyans Will No Longer Be Enlisted To Fight For Russia In Ukraine, Minister Says

Kenya announced Monday that it has agreed with Russia to stop Kenyans fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war, following concerns about recruitment networks and pressure from affected families. Foreign Minister Musalia

March 16, 2026

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Kenya Arraigns Man For Supplying Live Ants To Wildlife Trafficking Network

Kenyan prosecutors on Monday arraigned a local man accused of supplying live ants to foreign traffickers, expanding a wildlife smuggling case that highlights shifting trends in illegal wildlife trade. The Kenya ant

March 16, 2026

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South Africa Rejects US Pressure To Distance Itself From Iran

South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, its director general of foreign affairs said Sunday, rejecting US pressure to distance itself from Tehran amid the widening Middle East conflict.

March 16, 2026

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M23 Rebel Spokesperson Killed in Congo Army Drone Strike

The military spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Willy Ngoma, was killed in an army drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. Two senior rebel officials, a regional diplomat

February 25, 2026

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South African Men Lured to Fight for Russia Set to Return Home

South Africa’s government said on Tuesday that 11 of a group of 17 South African men lured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine were set to return home soon. An initial four

February 25, 2026

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Chad Closes Sudan Border After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers

Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan following deadly weekend clashes linked to Sudan’s ongoing civil war. The violence killed five Chadian soldiers and three civilians, according to two sources who

February 23, 2026

Politics

UN Probe Finds RSF Actions in Al-Fashir Bear Genocide Hallmarks

A United Nations independent fact-finding mission has concluded that the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of al-Fashir in Sudan displays clear hallmarks pointing to genocide against non-Arab ethnic communities. The report, released on

February 20, 2026

Politics

Kenyan Parliament bribery allegations surface

The Kenyan Parliament bribery allegations have reignited debates about legislative integrity after Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia accused President William Ruto of institutionalizing payments to lawmakers. Consequently, this stunning reversal challenges the Executive’s

February 17, 2026

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Saudi-UAE Rivalry Overshadows African Union Summit

A deepening rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates across the Horn of Africa is overshadowing this weekend’s African Union summit. Nine diplomats and experts say most continental leaders will

February 14, 2026

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Morocco Evacuates 50,000 as Severe Flooding Threatens City

Morocco has evacuated more than 50,000 residents from the northwestern city of Ksar el-Kebir as severe flooding threatens to inundate the urban area. Weeks of relentless heavy rain have overwhelmed the local

February 2, 2026

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Ethiopia Bondholders Plan Legal Action After Creditors Block Debt Deal

Uganda Army Chief Denies Assault on Opposition Leader’s Wife

Besigye’s Wife Says Detained Opposition Leader is Seriously Ill

Kenyans Will No Longer Be Enlisted To Fight For Russia In Ukraine, Minister Says

Kenya Arraigns Man For Supplying Live Ants To Wildlife Trafficking Network

South Africa Rejects US Pressure To Distance Itself From Iran

M23 Rebel Spokesperson Killed in Congo Army Drone Strike

South African Men Lured to Fight for Russia Set to Return Home

Chad Closes Sudan Border After Clashes Kill Five Soldiers

UN Probe Finds RSF Actions in Al-Fashir Bear Genocide Hallmarks

Kenyan Parliament bribery allegations surface

Saudi-UAE Rivalry Overshadows African Union Summit

Morocco Evacuates 50,000 as Severe Flooding Threatens City

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