Eastern Africa Archives - Page 27 of 50

Islamic State Expands in Northern Somalia as Militants Build Bombs.

Islamic State’s branch in Somalia is strengthening its foothold in the country’s north despite ongoing offensives by Somali forces, particularly in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, Sky News has reported. Fighting…

Africa News Now August 21, 2025

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Ancient Ethiopian Fossils Reveal New Branch in Human Evolution.

A small collection of fossilized teeth unearthed in Ethiopia’s Afar region is reshaping our understanding of human origins. The fossils, discovered at the Ledi Geraru site just miles from where…

Africa News Now August 20, 2025

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Museveni Faces Fierce Opposition in Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Race

Uganda’s 2026 presidential campaign is officially in motion, with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni confirmed as the ruling party’s candidate and opposition groups rapidly mobilizing to challenge his decades-long grip on…

Africa News Now August 20, 2025

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Somali Elite Forces Launch Major Raid on Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle

Somalia’s elite Danab special forces raided Al-Shabaab hideouts in the volatile Lower Shabelle region late Sunday, sparking heavy clashes that lasted into the early hours of Monday, security officials told…

Africa News Now August 19, 2025

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Tanzania Court Bans Live Coverage of Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu’s Treason Trial

A court in Dar es Salaam has barred all live broadcasts of the treason trial of Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, in a move critics say undermines transparency. On…

Africa News Now August 19, 2025

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Africa Receives First Malaria Treatment for Infants as in Fight Against Disease

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed the approval of the world’s first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, calling it a “major…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Maputo-Katembe Bridge Boosts Connectivity and Development in Mozambique

The Maputo-Katembe Bridge, a landmark project in Mozambique’s capital, has transformed the city’s connectivity and become a symbol of growing cooperation between China and Africa. Opened in November 2018, the…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Qatar Pushes Peace Talks as Congo–M23 Deadline Passes Amid Rising Violence

Qatar said Sunday it has shared a draft peace agreement with both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group, even as fighting intensifies in the country’s…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Congo Cites Threat to Sovereignty Leading to Rejection of Kenya’s Consul Appointment in Rebel-Held Goma

The Congolese government on Saturday firmly rejected Kenya’s decision to appoint a consul general in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, saying the move was “inappropriate” and a violation…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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UN Warns of Sharp Rise in Wartime Sexual Violence

Conflict-related sexual violence surged by 25% worldwide in 2024, according to a new United Nations report, with the highest number of cases recorded in the Central African Republic, the Democratic…

Africa News Now August 15, 2025

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British Army Report Finds Ongoing Use of Sex Workers at Kenya Base Despite Ban

A British Army investigation has revealed that soldiers stationed at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continue to use sex workers at a “low to moderate” level, despite a…

Africa News Now August 14, 2025