Trump’s Somalia Controversy Tests East Africa’s Stability
President Trump’s remarks dismissing Somalia sparked strong backlash from Somali communities worldwide and raised concerns about regional security implications. Somali leaders and citizens rejected the characterization, emphasizing ongoing efforts to rebuild their country. Security analysts warn that such rhetoric could fuel extremist recruitment, strain U.S.-Somalia relations, and heighten risks for Kenya by disrupting intelligence cooperation and amplifying domestic anti-Somali sentiment.
Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala System, Freeing Kenyan Migrant Workers
Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala sponsorship system, freeing millions of migrant workers from employer control.US Under Fire During UN's Unstoppable Africa Summit for Failing Africa
During the ongoing Unstoppable Africa 2025 summit taking place in New York City, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, numerous high-profile speakers said the US' foreign policy [...]
Why the US Wants to Review its Relations with Kenya
Africa’s Quiet Resilience in a Fragmented Global Economy
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a slowing global economy, Africa is quietly emerging as an unlikely standout in global trade, particularly through stronger-than-expected export growth in the first quarter of [...]Why Kenya is Not Safe From the Middle East Conflicts
With the dust settling after recent missile exchanges between Iran and Israel and U.S. military activity simmering rather than escalating, Kenya is watching the unfolding tensions with cautious concern- not [...]Rwanda, DRC Commit to Joint Economic Future in Breakthrough Pact
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have committed to launch a Regional Economic Integration Framework, building on existing structures such as AfCFTA, COMESA, and the EAC, within three [...]G7 Leaders Reaffirm Support for Middle East Peace, Highlight Concerns Over Iran
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have issued a joint statement reiterating their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East, while underscoring support for Israel’s security [...]Europe to Greylist Kenya for Money Laundering
The European Commission, citing the FATF and onsite visits, has proposed to list Kenya among high-risk jurisdictions with deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. “Following a [...]Ruto Questions Trump Tariffs, Calls for Governance Changes at IMF, World Bank
President William Ruto has championed for governance changes at Bretton Woods institutions during his ongoing state visit to China, where he also addressed the ongoing global tariff war triggered by [...]Sudan Conflict Enters Third Year With No End in Sight
On April 15th, the Sudan conflict entered its third year since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Army (SA) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in what has become one [...]South Africa Lobbies Kenya for AfDB Presidency
South Africa is seeking Kenya's support for its candidate, Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala to replace the outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Pretoria deployed its Special Envoy, Ayanda [...]
