Laatste nieuws in region
Kenyan Opposition Leader Kalonzo Musyoka Rejects Alliance with President Ruto Ahead of 2027 Election
Nairobi, 1 November 2026
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has firmly rejected government overtures to join President Ruto, vowing an independent 2027 presidential run amidst deepening rivalries and fractured unity within Kenya’s opposition coalition.
Western Sahara Peacekeeping Mission in Jeopardy After Council Deadlock
New York, 1 November 2026
Rival US and Russian draft resolutions collapsed at the Security Council, allowing MINURSO’s 35-year peacekeeping mandate to lapse amid geopolitical division and Morocco’s demands for immediate UN withdrawal.
Stricter European Border Policies Threaten to Overwhelm African Host Nations
Nairobi, 30 October 2026
Tightening European Union asylum rules risk stranding thousands of displaced people across Africa, shifting global protection duties onto regional economies already facing severe local humanitarian strain.
Ethiopia Bolsters Air Superiority with Advanced Russian Warplanes Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Addis Ababa, 29 October 2026
Ethiopia has become the first sub-Saharan nation to receive advanced Russian Su-35 fighter aircraft, fundamentally shifting regional military dynamics as federal tensions escalate and bilateral trade with Moscow surges.
Somaliland Demonstrates Military Modernisation with New Combat Drills
Hargeisa, 29 October 2026
Somaliland has launched extensive readiness exercises incorporating drone warfare and heavy armour, signaling a strategic upgrade to its defence capabilities that highlights shifting Horn of Africa security dynamics.
