Kenya confronts Russia as thousands of its citizens vanish into Ukraine war
Something deeply unsettling is unfolding beneath the surface of the war in Ukraine, and now it is pulling Africa directly into its orbit. Kenya has taken a rare and urgent…
Ethiopia’s Inflation Falls to 9.7 Percent as Food Prices Remain Key Driver
Ethiopia’s annual inflation rate dropped to 9.7 percent in February 2026, down from 15 percent recorded during the same period last year, according to newly released official data. The figures…
Israel’s Somaliland gamble: secret base fears explode as Red Sea war edges closer
The war with Iran may dominate headlines, but another front is quietly emerging much closer to the Horn of Africa, and it could carry consequences far beyond Yemen or Israel.…
Freed at last: Eritrea’s cartoon ghost returns after 15 years in silence
For 15 years, he was simply gone. No trial. No public explanation. No family visits. No clear legal process. One of Eritrea’s best-known satirical cartoonists disappeared into detention and remained…