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East & Central Africa

Kenyan Families of Recruits in Ukraine War Demand: “Bring Our Sons Home”

Relatives of Kenyan nationals conscripted by the Russian army are demanding action from the government | SIMON MAINA / BARRONS

Family members of men, believed to be fighting on behalf of Russia in the Ukraine conflict, are demanding the government helps their sons return. They claim their sons were lured into the fight with job offers, amid claims over a thousand Kenyan nationals were recruited after a briefing by the Kenyan National Intelligence Service.

Anna Faraja
February 20, 2026

East & Central Africa, Russo-Ukranian War

Kenyan Intelligence Says Over 1,000 Citizens Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

An image of Clinton Mogesa, 29, who died while fighting for Russia while Kenyan Intelligence Says Over 1,000 Citizens Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine | Ukraine Defence Intelligence

Kenya’s National Intelligence Service has told parliament that more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine. Recruits were allegedly lured with promises of high pay and foreign jobs, with dozens reported dead, missing, hospitalized or still deployed on the front lines.

Anna Faraja
February 20, 2026

East & Central Africa

Drone Strike in Sudan’s Kordofan Kills Aid Workers and Civilians

Sudan's map showing Kordofan region | Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

"At least three aid workers were killed and others injured in an air strike in Sudan's Kordofan region, said to be related to fighting between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. It hit a humanitarian aid convoy that was bringing in food and medical supplies, and shows the increasing danger to relief efforts".

Anna Faraja
February 20, 2026
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East & Central Africa

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Emeritus Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Dies at 81

The late Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam | Vaticannews

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, the Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam, has died at 81 while receiving treatment at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.

Nyambita Magoma
February 20, 2026

East & Central Africa

Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter

Tundu Lissu, CHADEMA'S chairman and the former member of Tanzanian Parliament | BBC

In this week’s proceedings of Tundu Lissu’s treason trial, exchanges were tense as the opposition leader acting as his own counsel put questions to prosecution witnesses, provoking laughter, by highlighting inconsistencies in their answers.

Nyambita Magoma
February 20, 2026
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South Africa

Robert Mugabe’s Son, Bellarmine Arrested After Gardener Shot at Johannesburg Home

bellarmine Mugabe Arrested After Gardener Shot | SABC

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday after a gardener at his Hyde Park residence was shot and left in critical condition, South African police confirmed.

Anna Faraja
February 19, 2026
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North Africa

Major Fuel Supply Agreements are Signed by Libya as Fuel Imports From Non-Western Sources Decline

General view of the Libyan state National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli, Libya July 14, 2022. | REUTERS/Hazem Ahmed

Tripoli’s government announced new fuel supply contracts with major Western energy traders and firms today, highlighting a dramatic shift in how the country sources gasoline and diesel and reshaping its role in Mediterranean energy markets.

Anna Faraja
February 19, 2026

United States

Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” Holds First Meeting in Washington

President Donald Trump convened the inaugural session of his newly created Board of Peace in Washington, DC today, bringing together representatives from more than two dozen countries to focus on rebuilding Gaza and broader conflict-stability efforts.

SWT News Desk
February 19, 2026

Business & Finance

Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Raises 7-Day Money Market Rate to 6.09%, Aiming to Stabilize Shilling

The Central Bank of Tanzania (BoT) | Daily News Tanzania

the BoT just released its latest money market report. They’ve moved the 7-day interest rate to 6.09% to help stabilize the TShilling against the dollar. It’s a technical move, but it affects everything from your bank loans to the price of imported goods in the shops today.

Nyambita Magoma
February 19, 2026

Music News

Doja Cat to Headline 2026 Move Afrika Concerts in Rwanda and South Africa

Doja Cat to Headline Move Afrika | MoveAfrika

Global Citizen confirmed today that Grammy Award-winning artist Doja Cat will headline the 2026 Move Afrika concert series with shows planned in Kigali, Rwanda, and Pretoria, South Africa.

Josephs Quartzy
February 19, 2026

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