Addis Ababa — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an urgent global recommitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and political solutions. António also warned that escalating conflicts across the Middle East pose growing threats to international peace, economic stability, and global security. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council’s open debate on “Advancing Political Solutions…
The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and advancing a peaceful resolution. The Commission believes that these developments risk further destabilising an already fragile situation and threaten…
Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.
AethexAI raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to build voice AI systems for enterprises in Africa and the Middle East, where customer support still depends heavily on phone calls. The round was led by 4DX Ventures, with participation from Enza Capital, Dorm Room Fund, Mojo Ventures and Stanford GSB 26 Fund. Individual investors included Stanford…
Four soldiers are climbing a wall and they are ready to fight. Yoh4nn | E+ | Getty Images Oil prices rose Monday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East as Iran and Israel traded strikes, raising concerns over a fragile ceasefire and an extended conflict. International benchmark Brent crude futures for July advanced 3.18% to $96.05 per barrel….
Dodoma — TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central Africa, warning that infectious diseases continue to pose a cross-border threat that requires collective action. The call was made on in Dodoma by the Deputy Minister for…
Geneva — The war launched in the Middle East by the United States is nearly 100 days old, and the fallout extends far beyond the region, with the cost of vaccines impacting children across Africa and globally, says the United Nations. “The disruption to global humanitarian supply chains is impacting children across the globe, with…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia aims to become a premier regional destination for medical tourism by upgrading its tertiary healthcare and integrating AI-driven diagnostics. State Minister of Health Dr. Dereje Duguma told the Ethiopian News Agency that this push, designed to draw patients from across the Horn of Africa while improving local care, is a core…
Nairobi — Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy solutions amid growing climate and economic pressures. The meeting, held under the Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) East Africa Programme, focused on supporting businesses working in renewable energy,…
Nairobi — The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September 2026 rainy season, raising concerns over potential impacts on food security, water availability, and livelihoods in the region. The outlook released by the…
