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Turkana Launches Land Compensation for Thousands Affected by Oil Project

Turkana Launches Land Compensation for Thousands Affected by Oil Project

Lodwar, 2 September 2026
Kenya has allocated 200 million shillings to compensate 3,600 Turkana residents affected by upstream oil development, alongside launching vital community land demarcation exercises to secure local property rights.

Somalia Becomes Third Largest Host of Ethiopian Refugees in the Region

Somalia Becomes Third Largest Host of Ethiopian Refugees in the Region

Mogadishu, 2 September 2026
A new UNHCR report reveals Somalia now hosts over 23,000 Ethiopian refugees, making it the region’s third-largest host as conflict and natural disasters drive cross-border displacement.

Abducted Kenyan Journalist Found Safe Near Masinga Dam

Abducted Kenyan Journalist Found Safe Near Masinga Dam

Nairobi, 2 September 2026
Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich has been found safe after a nine-hour abduction by armed men using a government vehicle, raising severe concerns over press freedom in Kenya.

Mogadishu Allocates Free Land to Over One Thousand Displaced Families

Mogadishu Allocates Free Land to Over One Thousand Displaced Families

Mogadishu, 1 September 2026
Mogadishu has allocated 1,058 free land plots to families displaced by urban modernisation, amid fierce political criticism and accusations of forced evictions and elite land grabbing.

African Union Backs New Peace Initiative to End Sudan Conflict

African Union Backs New Peace Initiative to End Sudan Conflict

Addis Ababa, 31 August 2026
On 31 August 2026, the African Union backed a new home-grown peace initiative led by Sudanese elders, offering hope to end the nation’s devastating conflict.

Kenya Airport Strike Strands Thousands of Passengers in Nairobi

Kenya Airport Strike Strands Thousands of Passengers in Nairobi

Nairobi, 31 August 2026
A major aviation strike has grounded flights in Kenya, forcing airlines to move hundreds of stranded passengers into hotels as negotiations over worker welfare remain deadlocked.

South Sudan Rejects Kenyan Claims to Disputed Border Region

South Sudan Rejects Kenyan Claims to Disputed Border Region

Nadapal, 31 August 2026
South Sudan’s Vice President Taban Deng Gai has rejected Kenyan maps annexing the 14,000-square-kilometre Ilemi Triangle, asserting Kenya was only historically asked to administer the territory.

Joint Operation Frees Hijacked Cargo Ship Off Somalia

Joint Operation Frees Hijacked Cargo Ship Off Somalia

Mogadishu, 30 August 2026
A joint Turkish-Somali operation has freed the hijacked vessel MV Lutuf, amid conflicting reports over whether the release was achieved through military force or a ransom payment.

Senior US Diplomat Visits East Africa to Redefine Regional Security

Senior US Diplomat Visits East Africa to Redefine Regional Security

Nairobi, 30 August 2026
US Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia’s East African tour aims to reshape regional security, potentially redefining Somalia’s stability amidst looming American funding cuts for African Union peacekeeping forces.

African Union Leader Meets United Nations Candidates to Push for Global Reforms

African Union Leader Meets United Nations Candidates to Push for Global Reforms

Luanda, 29 August 2026
On 29 August 2026, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met UN Secretary-General candidates in Luanda, pushing for global governance reforms that amplify Africa’s diplomatic voice.

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