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International news with a Kenya and East Africa lens: diplomacy, trade partners and regional developments.
US strikes Iran as conflict risks spill into Iraq, Jordan and Egypt
US strikes involving Iran have raised fears of a widening war, with reporting pointing to spillover risks affecting Iraq, Jordan and Egypt.
Congo and Rwanda spar over protocol to disarm Rwandan rebels
DR Congo and Rwanda are clashing over the practical protocol for disarming Rwandan rebels, a central piece of their Washington-brokered peace framework.
Ghana backs five-year presidential term and eligibility age of 35
Ghana’s government is backing a five-year presidential term and lowering the minimum eligibility age to 35, with elections discussed for early November in the reporting cycle.
US government map of Africa mislabels countries — AI watermark spotted
A US government-linked map at a global conference mislabelled African countries; the image carried an artificial intelligence watermark.
Spain deploys troops after mass migrant crossings into Ceuta from Morocco
Madrid is reinforcing security in Ceuta after thousands of people crossed from Morocco; death toll reports have varied as rescue and returns continue.
UN Flags Covert Flights, Mercenaries and Drones Fuelling Sudan’s War
United Nations reporting has exposed networks of covert flights, mercenaries and drones that continue to arm and enable Sudan’s conflict parties.
Kenya and UK Resolve BATUK Row as Joint Military Training Resumes
After a cancelled exercise and defence-agreement friction, Mudavadi says BATUK training will proceed; the annual cycle involves about 1,500 British soldiers.
NMG Uganda Cleared to Resume Operations After Museveni Authorisation
Nation Media Group’s Uganda outlets can return after a month-long shutdown that began with a June 28 military raid; Museveni authorised reopening.
Rights Group Flags Civilian Deaths in North Kordofan Drone Strikes
Emergency Lawyers say drone attacks between 24–26 July hit water facilities, vehicles, a health centre and a school in Sudan’s North Kordofan.