I like the naive idealism of Kenyan Gen Z and the notion of a new youth-led African democratic awakening. The reality is that Africa's democratisation is many states is in reverse gear. One hopes Tanzania will find its way back to the benign 'soft' authoritarian model,

In Memory of Joshua Loito Mollel The Israel–Africa Relations Institute extends its deepest condolences to the family of Joshua Loito Mollel, a 21-year-old student from Tanzania, whose body was returned to Israel this week after 762 days. Joshua arrived in Israel just two weeks

In the town of Sderot, Israel, last week, friends took me out to lunch to sample the Israeli version of hummus and felafel. It was actually very good. The hummus was smoother, creamier and less tangy than the Lebanese variant. Fascinating how the Levant and the Middle East in

AU mission condemns Tanzania elections as undemocratic, urges reforms https://t.co/XtnSsnHUfW

Germany has just banned the Islamist organisation Muslim Interaktiv (MI)- an off-shoot of the banned Hizb al-Tahrir movement. MI is accused of building a powerful social media presence to radicalise, fuel anti-Semitism, subvert democracy and constitutionalism and advocate for

Kenya has started building the world’s first geothermal-powered fertiliser plant through a partnership between KenGen and China’s Kaishan Group. The plant will produce up to 300,000 tonnes of green fertiliser yearly, cut import costs, create jobs, and boost food security.

Broke ground for the construction of the KenGen-Kaishan Olkaria Green Fertiliser Plant in Nakuru County; a defining moment for Kenya’s green industrial transformation. This venture is a historic stride for Kenya, and indeed for Africa, as we boldly match our words with tangible

China has dramatically expanded its presence and influence across the Pacific Islands with the intent to strategically align the region more closely with its own interests, I argue in a new essay for @ForeignAffairs based on two years of research for @CrisisGroup. While China’s

Washington must designate the Brotherhood It is time to end the double standard. The Muslim Brotherhood is not a reformist movement but the ideological backbone of global jihad. My latest: https://t.co/aLdpDKa8Bu

Grateful to have arrived in Muscat, Oman for our inaugural political consultations aimed at enhancing our bilateral ties. Was received by Ambassador A. Korio.

As I often say, I love living in a city in which the house stock is distinct enough that when you see a random picture you can say “Oh, that’s my city.”

Under Somalia's dictator Siyad Barre , Somalilanders were required to obtain special permits from the then powerful National Security Service(based on Stasi) for movement/,travel from one town to another .This was often difficult to obtain especially for members of Isaaq clans

Thank you @srlankaguardian for excellent report that amplifies my analysis on how Turkey's plan to establish a spaceport/ICBM hub in Somalia could destabilise wider Red Sea arena, ignite a regional arms race. https://t.co/GL1ZGm9arA

@AKabelo @RAbdiAnalyst What a powerful and deeply moving reflection. This isn’t just a story about a road, it’s a story about hope fulfilled, about generations who dreamed of connection finally seeing it come to life. The way you have woven your childhood memories with this historic transformation!

🇫🇷 in 🇰🇪 extends its deepest condolences to the people of Elgeyo Marakwet following the tragic landslides that have taken lives, displaced families, and left communities in grief. We stand with all those affected during this painful time and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the

"The new Israel is ice cold, fiercely resolute, determined to prevail. You won't like to have an enemy like that." @RAbdiAnalyst got it. 🇮🇱

Excellent piece, @RAbdiAnalyst. For a region too often framed through the lens of conflict, fragility, and cyclical crisis, Djibouti speaks to resilience, strategic relevance, cultural richness, and the untapped potential of the region. Djibouti’s story is a reminder that a

Views from my 7km walk this morning.

@RAbdiAnalyst Israel has every right to be concerned about Turkey, which already has a huge presence on Israel's mediterreanean borders, also establishing a presence on the southern end of the Red Sea. It will look increasingly like an encirclement.

Ethiopian-born NASA engineer Dr. Berhanu Bulcha has made history. He has developed a revolutionary miniature terahertz laser capable of detecting and locating water on the Moon a groundbreaking innovation that could reshape the future of space exploration and humanity’s quest 1/2