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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Several leaders of the Tigray Peace Forces have been detained by soldiers of the Ethiopian National Defense Force.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 26.09.2025

Spotlight | Somalia
Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Donald Trump at UN Headquarters in New York City, United States, 23 September 2025.© Vanessa Carvalho/Brazil Photo Press via AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.09.2025

Kenya
Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

A group of local residents is opposing the cultivation of some 4,000 hectares of fields by a company linked to the group owned by businessman Raj Singh.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2025

Ethiopia
The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed at the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Guba, on 9 September 2025.© Luis Tato/AFP

Subscribers only Business 24.09.2025

Eritrea
Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the US President's Special Envoy for Africa, Massad Boulos, is scheduled to meet with the Eritrean foreign minister. Washington is concerned about the spread of conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.09.2025

Kenya
Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron at the Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, in Spain, on 30 June 2025.© Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.09.2025

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

After announcing the creation of an investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence on the continent, American giant Google is now looking for candidates to benefit from it.

Subscribers only Business 23.09.2025

Spotlight | Sudan
Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Weeks after a secret meeting between US envoy Massad Boulos and Sudan army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Washington sanctioned the Al-Baraa Ibn Malik brigade - an Islamist militia closely linked to Burhan's government and now key to the army's fight against the paramilitary RSF.

Subscribers only Politics 22.09.2025

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Port Sudan on 29 April 2025.

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

The World Bank has been working to resume its funding to Uganda for several months. Its programmes there are, however, subject to awareness-raising on discrimination against sexual minorities. In 2023 the Bretton Woods institution suspended its financial support following the passing of an anti-homosexuality law.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 22.09.2025

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Various groups opposed to the South Sudanese president have joined forces to coordinate their attacks on pro-government troops.

Free access Defence, Politics 19.09.2025

Salva Kiir with former First Vice President Riek Machar at the State House in Juba, on 22 February 2020.

Sudan
EU and AU attempt to keep momentum up on Sudan's critical infrastructure

The EU and the AU are keen to remain actively involved in the issue of critical infrastructure in Sudan. The two bodies are organising a meeting in New York on 24 September.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 19.09.2025

Uganda
Ex-police chief Kale Kayihura's return to favour signals better relations with Kigali

The Ugandan chief of defence forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba rehabilitates a former police chief. The two men share close ties to Rwanda.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 18.09.2025

Ethiopia, Kenya
Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

A few months after his official visit to Cairo, the Kenyan president showed unwavering support for the Ethiopian dam during its inauguration on 9 September. He also pledged to resume negotiations with Egypt, which are currently at a standstill.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.09.2025

Kenyan President William Ruto at the 2nd African Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8 September, 2025, the day before the inauguration of the GERD.

Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pre-election protectionist turn

The head of state, who has shown a growing appetite for foreign investment following John Magufuli's protectionist era, is taking a tougher stance as the presidential elections approach. Her aim is to strengthen her lead ahead of the October polls.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 17.09.2025

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es-Salam, on 28 August 2025.

Somalia
African Union pushes on with challenging AUSSOM fundraising

After several failed attempts, the AU is finally set to organise a donors' conference in New York at the end of this month in order to finance its peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.09.2025

Spotlight | South Sudan, Uganda
Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

New territories have fallen under the control of the Ugandan army, which enjoys notorious influence over Juba's security choices. Despite clashes on the ground, the leaders of the two countries have managed to maintain their understanding.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 16.09.2025

Yoweri Museveni and Salva Kiir during a meeting with South Sudanese security officials in Juba on 3 April, 2025.

Ethiopia
A flurry of appointments to come in Abiy Ahmed's administration

After parting ways with central bank governor Mamo Mihretu, the prime minister wants to ensure the loyalty of his lieutenants. Changes are expected in diplomatic and security circles.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics, Diplomacy 16.09.2025

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa on 8 September 2025.

South Sudan
UN mission leadership shaken up

UNMISS is deprived of its key officials in the country, including its head, the South African Nicholas Haysom.

Subscribers only Defence 16.09.2025

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed tightens military organisation amid tensions with Asmara

A new command post has been established by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is preparing his forces for a possible clash with neighbouring Eritrea.

Subscribers only Defence 15.09.2025

Inner Circle | Uganda
Muhoozi Kainerugaba's long game relies on old friends

Having set aside his own presidential ambitions for now, Yoweri Museveni's eldest son is leveraging his networks to make himself indispensable to his father's re-election bid. While his circle of backers is expanding, a smaller inner guard still remains at his side.

Subscribers only Politics 12.09.2025

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, in Kampala, 13 May 2025.

Kenya
Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has decided not to reinvest in his family's media group, two years ahead of elections in which he is only half-heartedly backing one of the candidates. Weighed down by problems in the press sector, the company has halted its expansion plans indefinitely.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 12.09.2025

Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), in Nairobi, 6 December 2022.

Kenya
Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

On the eve of critical talks with the international financial institution, the Kenyan president is not ruling out any options that would help him raise money for his ailing budget. However, the privatisation of certain state assets is facing significant opposition, including from his own camp.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 11.09.2025

Kenya's President William Ruto in Nairobi, 12 May 2025.

Ethiopia, Kenya
Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

Kenyan authorities are investigating possible human trafficking from its northern neighbor. The National Intelligence Service and police have been deployed to the border at Moyale.

Subscribers only Politics 11.09.2025

DRC, Rwanda
Choice of bidders to build Ruzizi III dam postponed once again

The Ruzizi River hydroelectric power plant project on the border between the DRC and Rwanda is facing delays. It is part of the US peace process in the region and could benefit from new funding.

Free access Energy 10.09.2025

Kenya
Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

The large number of displaced persons arriving from Somalia coupled with the Kenyan administration's difficulties in accommodating them are causing concern among security officials.

Subscribers only Defence 10.09.2025

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Spotlight | Somalia
Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Kenya
Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Ethiopia
The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Eritrea
Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

Kenya
Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

Spotlight | Sudan
Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Sudan
EU and AU attempt to keep momentum up on Sudan's critical infrastructure

Uganda
Ex-police chief Kale Kayihura's return to favour signals better relations with Kigali

Ethiopia, Kenya
Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pre-election protectionist turn

Somalia
African Union pushes on with challenging AUSSOM fundraising

Spotlight | South Sudan, Uganda
Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

Ethiopia
A flurry of appointments to come in Abiy Ahmed's administration

South Sudan
UN mission leadership shaken up

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed tightens military organisation amid tensions with Asmara

Inner Circle | Uganda
Muhoozi Kainerugaba's long game relies on old friends

Kenya
Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Kenya
Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

Ethiopia, Kenya
Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

DRC, Rwanda
Choice of bidders to build Ruzizi III dam postponed once again

Kenya
Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

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Eastern Africa and the Horn

Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Spotlight | Somalia Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Kenya Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Ethiopia The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Eritrea Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

Kenya Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Africa In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

Spotlight | Sudan Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Uganda World Bank increases support to Kampala

South Sudan Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Sudan EU and AU attempt to keep momentum up on Sudan's critical infrastructure

Uganda Ex-police chief Kale Kayihura's return to favour signals better relations with Kigali

Ethiopia, Kenya Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pre-election protectionist turn

Somalia African Union pushes on with challenging AUSSOM fundraising

Spotlight | South Sudan, Uganda Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

Ethiopia A flurry of appointments to come in Abiy Ahmed's administration

South Sudan UN mission leadership shaken up

Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed tightens military organisation amid tensions with Asmara

Inner Circle | Uganda Muhoozi Kainerugaba's long game relies on old friends

Kenya Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Kenya Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

Ethiopia, Kenya Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

DRC, Rwanda Choice of bidders to build Ruzizi III dam postponed once again

Kenya Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border

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Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed keeps Tigrayan opposition on a tight leash

Spotlight | Somalia
Team Trump's Somaliland quandary

Kenya
Expansion of sugar giants to the west causes tension

Ethiopia
The challenges lying in wait for Dangote in the Somali Region

Eritrea
Donald Trump administration reaches out to Asmara

Kenya
Private sector prepares business side of Africa-France summit

Africa
In Tel Aviv, Google seeks to uncover future African talent in artificial intelligence

Spotlight | Sudan
Burhan's Islamist allies endanger rapprochement with US

Uganda
World Bank increases support to Kampala

South Sudan
Salva Kiir's armed foes team up

Sudan
EU and AU attempt to keep momentum up on Sudan's critical infrastructure

Uganda
Ex-police chief Kale Kayihura's return to favour signals better relations with Kigali

Ethiopia, Kenya
Ruto's modest commitment to play mediator on GERD dam issue

Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan's pre-election protectionist turn

Somalia
African Union pushes on with challenging AUSSOM fundraising

Spotlight | South Sudan, Uganda
Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan

Ethiopia
A flurry of appointments to come in Abiy Ahmed's administration

South Sudan
UN mission leadership shaken up

Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed tightens military organisation amid tensions with Asmara

Inner Circle | Uganda
Muhoozi Kainerugaba's long game relies on old friends

Kenya
Kenyatta's media group latest in industry to hit trouble

Kenya
Ruto races against clock with privatisations to reassure IMF

Ethiopia, Kenya
Nairobi on trail of human trafficking network from Ethiopia

DRC, Rwanda
Choice of bidders to build Ruzizi III dam postponed once again

Kenya
Security agencies plan on beefing up troops on the Somali border