Africa
Abiy poised for landslide victory as Ethiopia votes amid unrest
Official election results are expected to be announced by June 11.
Global Affairs
East African Bloc
Ruto says security threats and Somalia instability delay reopening Kenya–Somalia border
The president noted that Kenyan security personnel continue to serve in Somalia as part of regional efforts aimed at restoring stability and preventing extremist activities from spreading into neighbouring coun...
Global Affairs
Three Ebola vaccines in development as Bundibugyo outbreak raises alarm
The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is leading work on one of the vaccines, while the University of Oxford and pharmaceutical company Moderna are also developing separate candidates targeting the s...
Africa
Hezbollah accepts US-brokered ceasefire plan as Israel warns attacks could resume
The Lebanese embassy said in a statement that it had “received confirmation of Hezbollah’s acceptance of the US proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks”.
Global Affairs
Israel expands ground offensive Lebanon, seizes castle
It comes as ground troops move ever deeper into Lebanese territory beyond their original demarcation line of the Litani River.
Global Affairs
Mudavadi arrives in Seoul ahead of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' forum
Mudavadi who is leading the Kenyan delegation attending the summit was received by the Head of the Kenyan Mission in Seoul, Amb. Prof Emmy Kipsoi.
Global Affairs
WHO urges global crackdown on tobacco products targeting children and teenagers
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026, the WHO urged governments to strengthen rules on tobacco and nicotine products. It warned about growing youth use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches and called for bans on...
East African Bloc
EAC health ministers to convene emergency talks on regional Ebola outbreak
In a statement on Sunday, the regional bloc said the Extra-Ordinary Virtual Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for Health will deliberate on measures aimed at containing the outbreak and s...
Global Affairs
US says capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive - Reports
The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, though Tehran denied there was a final agreement on ending the conflict.
Global Affairs
MSF: Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming'
There are now more than 1,000 suspected Ebola cases in the DR Congo, and at least 246 deaths. Neighbouring Uganda has reported nine confirmed cases and one death.
Africa
Ghana Parliament passes bill criminalising LGBTQ+ identity, awaits presidential approval
The bill, which still requires the approval of President John Dramani Mahama to become law, was backed by strong pressure from religious leaders who have consistently pushed for tougher action against LGBTQ+ ri...
Africa
COMESA denies claims of Sh7.8 billion fine on Airtel Kenya
The clarification comes after a message widely shared on social media alleged that Airtel Kenya had been fined billions of shillings over mobile money transaction charges, sparking public debate and confusion a...