Man waves Kenyan flag near burning tire
Kenya Opinion

Kenya’s protests against Ebola quarantine facility are about the economy and sovereignty

The facility has become the latest focal point through which citizens are expressing accumulated frustrations about how decisions are taken and whose voices matter in the process.

Busani Ngcaweni
June 10, 2026
Bolivian workers march to La Paz
Bolivia

Bolivian movements vow ‘permanent mobilization’ as Paz adopts emergency powers

The Bolivian president called the most radicalized groups of protesters “narco-terrorists.” For their part, protesters remain in the streets after more than six weeks, demanding Paz’s resignation.

Pablo Meriguet
June 9, 2026
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s 2026 race: Abiy Ahmed set for re-election

Many describe the election as largely procedural and faced with ongoing insecurity, economic pressures, and limited political participation.

Nicholas Mwangi
June 9, 2026
Captain Ibrahim Traoré gives a salute
Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso officially adopts ‘comrade’ in government communication

Following a government directive, Burkina Faso has introduced the official use of the term “comrade” in government institutions, communications, and public speeches.

Nicholas Mwangi
June 9, 2026
Yemen launches missiles at Israel
Israel Yemen

Ansar Allah launches missile attacks on Israel in retaliation to attacks on Iran and Lebanon

The Yemeni resistance movement also imposed a full ban on Israeli navigation in the Red Sea, while Iran threatened to close the strait of Bab al-Mandeb should Israel continue its aggression.

Aseel Saleh
June 9, 2026
Iranians rally in support of retaliatory strikes against Israel
Iran Israel Lebanon

Iran suspends strikes after ‘painful response’ to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

US President Trump urged both sides to cease further strikes, denying his country’s involvement and reiterating his earlier claims of a peace deal with Iran being “very close.”

Abdul Rahman
June 8, 2026
Father carries body of infant wrapped in Palestine flag
Israel Palestine

Palestinian baby is latest fatal victim of IOF in West Bank

According to the United Nations, at least 70 children were killed due to IOF military operations and settler violence in the occupied West Bank between January 2025 and mid-2026.

Aseel Saleh
June 8, 2026
Roberto Sánchez speaks to supporters from balcony
Peru

Peru’s future hangs in the balance as vote count inches along

Peru’s presidential candidates have remained cautious and reserved as they wait for the official result to be announced.

Pablo Meriguet
June 8, 2026