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… Just a year later he won the Nobel Peace Prize, mainly for his efforts in ending hostilities with Ethiopia’s northern neighbour Eritrea. …
Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflictThe Standard
… Abiy has led Ethiopia since 2018, and is increasingly criticised for growing authoritarianism, in contrast to his early years when he won the Nobel Peace Prize for mending relations with neighbouring Eritrea. …
Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national electionCitizen Digital
… The conflict in Tigray, which drew in forces from neighbouring Eritrea, was one of the century's deadliest, killing hundreds of thousands of people through direct violence, the collapse of healthcare and famine, according to researchers.
US announces targeted visa restrictions for some EthiopiansCitizen Digital
… In an editorial on the website of Al Jazeera, they said the TPLF was preparing to "trigger a new conflict" with the help of neighbouring Eritrea, which has hostile relations with Addis Ababa. …
Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against govtCitizen Digital
… However, domestic workers from South Africa, Benin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Nepal, and Senegal have been granted recruitment, limited to male workers only. …
Kenya among 27 African countries banned from domestic jobsThe Standard
… Kenya have been drawn in Group D together with South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea in the qualification campaign. …
Harambee Stars seek redemption against LesothoThe Standard
… A peace deal that ended the war has never been fully implemented and tensions have been mounting again in recent months.A drone struck troops in Tigray early on Friday outside Shiraro, near the border with Eritrea, according to a statement on Facebook by the TPLF. …
Ethiopia's Tigray hit by deadly drone strike: dissident authorityCitizen Digital
… Abiy, who has ruled the Horn of Africa nation of 130 million people since 2018, is criticised for growing authoritarianism, in contrast to his early years when he won the Nobel Peace Prize for mending relations with neighbouring Eritrea. …
Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PMThe Standard
… In power since 2018, Abiy is criticised for growing authoritarianism and a crackdown on dissent, in contrast to his early years, when he won the Nobel Peace Prize for mending relations with neighbouring Eritrea. …
Landslide expected for sitting PM as Ethiopia votesThe Standard
… He released opposition members and journalists and resolved tensions with neighbouring Eritrea, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.But that gave way to mounting repression and what has effectively become a one-party state. …
Ethiopia's opposition brace for ruling party election landslideHarambee Stars were held to a 1-1 draw against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium in the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Eritrea took the lead before half-time through Nahom Girmai after a defensive error, but Kenya fought back with a late equalizer.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars were held to a 1-1 draw against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium in the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Eritrea took the lead before half-time through Nahom Girmai after a defensive error, but Kenya fought back with a late equalizer.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will face Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Nyayo Stadium, aiming to build momentum ahead of the tournament they will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Preparations have been disrupted by players declining to train over unpaid allowances, with only one collective training session held before the match.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front broke out on multiple fronts, with the TPLF seizing local airports and launching attacks into Afar and Amhara. Telecoms disruption in Tigray has raised fears of a repeat of the 2020-2022 civil war blockade, when more than 600,000 people died.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government intends to engage the Salaries and Remuneration Commission to review allowances for players in national teams to bolster their morale and enhance welfare. The Principal Secretary for Sports said the Ministry is open to constructive engagement with stakeholders, particularly Harambee Stars through the Football Kenya Federation, on possibilities of reviewing allowances upwards.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Head coach Benni McCarthy confirmed that captain Michael Olunga is ruled out of Kenya's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Eritrea due to fitness precautions, with McCarthy prioritising his full recovery following a recent return from a lengthy injury layoff.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports has confirmed settlement of all outstanding financial obligations owed to Harambee Stars players and technical bench staff, following head coach Benni McCarthy's public disclosures about long-overdue player allowances and administrative lapses within the national team.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels told AFP on Thursday they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, with heavy artillery attacks reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. The two sides accuse each other of triggering the renewed conflict, which follows a devastating 2020-2022 civil war that killed more than 600,000 people according to African Union estimates.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has paid financial allowances for previous Harambee Stars assignments, with payments for subsequent engagements undergoing administrative processing in consultation with the Football Kenya Federation. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya stated that player welfare is central to effective preparation and performance as Kenya prepares for an AFCON 2027 qualifier against Eritrea.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tigray People's Liberation Front fighters have seized control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to security and local sources. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire due to rising tensions between the TPLF and the federal government, which fought a devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tigrayan rebels seized control of airports and clashed with federal troops in Ethiopia's Afar region on Wednesday, according to multiple sources, as long-standing tensions escalated into open conflict following a devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's head coach Benni McCarthy has exposed turmoil ahead of Saturday's 2027 AFCON qualifier against Eritrea, including unresolved work permit issues, unpaid allowances, and players withdrawing from international duty. Players reportedly refused to train after demanding payment and seeking answers from the Sports Ministry about their welfare.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups, including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front, have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish a transitional administration, accusing his administration of presiding over war, genocide, and mass destruction. The coalition spans six of Ethiopia's regional states and comes amid years of armed conflict in Oromia and Amhara and renewed tensions in Tigray.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya improved its position in the 2026 Global Peace Index, ranking 132nd out of 163 countries, although global peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year with 99 countries experiencing deterioration. The Institute for Economics and Peace warns that Kenya's stability is increasingly tied to conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia, which function as an interconnected conflict system across the Horn of Africa.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea, a move analysts say could strengthen US ties to the African nation given its strategic location along the Red Sea shipping route. The sanctions had been imposed by the Biden administration in 2021 over Eritrea's role in the war in Ethiopia.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agnes Ng'etich of Kenya won the women's half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen in 1:05:15, a new women-only world record. Her victory marked her second global title of 2026, following the World Cross Country Championships in January.
20 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International accused Equatorial Guinea authorities of beating and jailing two people deported from the United States under a Trump administration immigration policy. The two men, Ahmed Soliman and Samson Birhane, were allegedly beaten and violently removed from a hotel in Malabo before being held in an overcrowded police cell.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya scored 2.447 in the 2026 Global Peace Index, dropping 0.033 from the previous edition. The Institute for Economics and Peace attributes the ranking to regional and global security challenges, noting that the Horn of Africa operates as a connected conflict environment.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's next generation of athletics champions is emerging, with KCB Scholars delivering impressive performances at the FEASSSA Games in Tanzania and the ANOCA Zone V Games. The young athletes are navigating a pathway from school track through regional competition toward potential Youth Olympic Games participation.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation roadmap aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will host, rather than simply staging a successful tournament.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and Harambee Stars technical team to develop a preparation plan aimed at winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Mvurya said Kenya must use the home advantage to build a strong team capable of progressing through knockout stages and ultimately lifting the trophy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has assured Kenyans that the government is mobilising resources to assemble a competitive Harambee Stars squad capable of claiming a historic first-ever continental title at next year's Africa Cup of Nations, with the Raila Odinga International Stadium at 94% completion as of August 2026.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the 2026 ANOCA Zone 5 Youth Games in Nairobi from August 24–28, bringing together over 300 young athletes from 11 countries to compete in seven sports disciplines including athletics, swimming, 3x3 basketball, judo, cycling, tennis and beach volleyball.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the world's largest professional body for procurement and supply, has launched its East Africa office in Nairobi, positioning Kenya as its regional coordinating hub for operations in 13 countries. CIPS global leadership says the move is intended to make Kenya the reference point for the profession on the African continent.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The South African national football association has approved Pitso Mosimane as the successor to Belgian coach Hugo Broos, pending the conclusion of salary negotiations. Mosimane, 62, will take on a second spell as South Africa coach after previously being fired in 2012.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands gathered in the Ethiopian capital on Saturday for a pro-government rally against an alleged forced recruitment campaign by authorities in the northern Tigray region. Human Rights Watch said security forces aligned with the TPLF were forcibly recruiting young men, including boys as young as 15.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia is supporting a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Somalia's Galgaduud region, with foreign military instructors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia conducting the training over nine months.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Hugo Broos has exited as South Africa's head coach, with the Belgian offered a different role such as advisor. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him as national coach.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, which restores a water catchment area supplying Eldoret City and the Kerio Valley, has completed ten years and is launching a second ten-year phase focused on enhanced community engagement. The project overcame resistance from locals seeking grazing access, illegal loggers, and communities seeking free firewood access.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Eighteen Kenyan investors, led by energy and construction firms, are scouting Special Economic Zone opportunities in Zanzibar as part of an Equity Group trade mission that brought together 50 nationalities. The investors are visiting the Mangapwani Multi-Purpose Port and Fumba Free Economic Zone, with Equity Group facilitating regulatory engagement and business matchmaking through the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged the government to engage in genuine and transparent dialogue with stakeholders over the proposed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, warning that the initiative raised serious questions about national sovereignty and public safety. This comes after Kenya and the United States jointly suspended the proposed collaboration following public concern and legal scrutiny.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →