East Africa

Editorial : Africa Eye Tanzania is on high alert following the World Health Organization’s announcement of a potential Marburg virus outbreak in the Kagera region, located in the northwest of the country. The virus has already claimed eight lives. Known for its severe lethality, with a mortality rate of up to 90%, Marburg belongs to the Ebola family and spreads …

Local authorities in Puntland, northeastern Somalia, have announced that their military forces have successfully taken control of strongholds belonging to ISIS in the mountainous areas of the Bari region, This operation is part of ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region and combat the terrorist organization, which has posed a persistent threat. According to the “Somalia New” …

The opposition in Comoros has outright rejected the results of the first round of parliamentary elections held on Sunday, labeling them as “blatantly rigged.” Daoud Abdallah Mohamed, an opposition leader and former Minister of the Interior (2016–2021), stated that the elections were marked by “vote tampering and ballot box stuffing,” pointing out that the number of voters exceeded the registered …

Editorial: Africa Eye Amid record-breaking temperatures in 2024, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, urged governments worldwide to present new national climate action plans this year to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Guterres emphasized the importance of supporting the most vulnerable populations to the impacts of climate change, warning that time is running out to make …

Kenyan President William Ruto acknowledged on Tuesday the abuses committed by security forces following protests against a series of kidnappings that have shocked the country. These kidnappings have led to accusations against security forces for numerous disappearances after the violent crackdown on anti-government protests in June and July. More than 60 people were reportedly killed during these events, according to …

Africa Eye Editorial Johannesburg – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union, has called for a transparent and inclusive mediation process to address the ongoing post-election crisis in Mozambique. The crisis, which has persisted for two months, has resulted in deadly violence claiming over 250 lives and causing widespread destruction. In a statement reported by the …