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Topic: Mali

Outrage as KDF officers detain human rights team along Malindi-Lamu highway

By Mate Tongola   2026-09-29 19:19:17

The officers had covered their faces and refused to identify themselves when challenged by the human rights team.

Mali army, Russian paramilitaries committed 'war crimes': Amnesty

By AFP   2026-09-29 09:39:57

Mali's armed forces and the Russian paramilitary Wagner group committed war crimes including murder and torture of civilians during joint operations, Amnesty International reported.

Letter from Mogadishu: Relief as Somalia peace mission gets extended for another year

By David Okwembah   2026-09-25 15:03:54

The peacekeeping mission in Somalia led by the African Union got a reprieve this week when the United States agreed to extend its term for a further one year.

How Somali pirates' resurgence is reshaping global shipping structure

By Bernard Sanga   2026-09-24 10:34:07

The resurgence of Somali piracy, including the hijacking of MV Sward, is increasing security risks and costs for global shipping while exposing the need for stronger regional maritime security.

After 21 years, Somalia must step up its governance

By Awale Kullane   2026-09-22 09:46:15

Security forces raised, trained, and internationally underwritten to fight Al-Shabaab are being deployed against political opposition.

When illicit becomes normalised

By Maina Chege   2026-09-21 19:14:01

Kenya’s counterfeit and illicit-trade problem is an economic, public-health and governance issue rather than merely an enforcement challenge