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Geopolitics Propaganda and Disinformation

From Soft Power to Strategic Leverage: Russia’s Academic Footprint in Kenya

The opening of the African Centre for the Study of Russia (ACSR) at the University of Nairobi gives Moscow direct access to the training of Kenya’s future diplomats, journalists, and…

February 27, 2026Kenya, Russia

Geopolitics National Security

How Kenya Became Russia’s New Playbook for Undermining U.S. Power in Africa

Moscow is building economic ties with Kenya that are calibrated to Nairobi’s state priorities under Vision 2030. The package includes negotiations on trade agreements, regular exchanges of business delegations, and alignment…

November 11, 2025Kenya, Russia, USA

Conflict Governance

Tension Rises Between Somalia And Jubbaland

Somalia's federal government has formally requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as "Madobe." The Banadir Regional Court in Mogadishu authorized the request,…

November 29, 2024Al Shabaab, Jubbaland, Kenya, Somalia

Democracy Geopolitics War crimes

The use of forced labor involving African citizens in Russia’s military factories reflects Moscow’s colonial approach to the African continent.

Moscow is engaging in human trafficking, employing African women in its defense industry through coercion. According to a report by the Associated Press, Russia has lured women from African countries…

October 11, 2024Kenya, Nigeria, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Uganda

Governance

Rumors of Kenya’s president health likely to roil the country

Kenya’s President William Ruto has to deny rumors of deteriorating health, as outward signs and history ofsuspicion show the prognosis for his health is most likely poor. There is a concern Ruto will have to step down from office this way,…

May 15, 2023Kenya

Democracy Governance

Kenya could plunge into political and ethnic crisis after elections

A legal challenge would plunge Kenya after elections into a period of political instability. The situation is likely to deteriorate because this election seems to be the last chance for this rally loser…

August 16, 2022Kenya

National Security Terrorism

Biden Administration: A Shift in Strategy in Countering Terrorism and Beyond

Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) in Somalia has received approximately 45 million Dollar budget cut from the European Union this year, and while the Trump Administration had announced the withdrawal of…

June 22, 2021Kenya, Somalia, USA

Governance

Somalian authorities to encourage secession of Northern Kenya

While the Somali government has been vocal in accusing Kenya of interference in its internal affairs, it is actually Somalia that is actively sponsoring secession of some communities in Northern…

January 19, 2021Kenya, Somalia

Situation Reports Terrorism

Kenyan-Somali territorial argument to strengthen Al Shabaab’s hand and offer a chance to Ethiopia

Kenya seeks to engage Ethiopia in resolving the issue of a common border with Somalia hoping to use Addis Ababa’s leverage on the President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo of Somalia. However, there…

March 13, 2020Kenya, Somalia

Situation Reports Terrorism

Further Jubbaland-Mogadishu confrontation to threaten fight against al Shabaab

Clashes between the Somali army, commanded by the federal government, and Jubbaland security forces (Daraawiish) loyal to state leader Ahmed Madobe can intensify divisions that help Islamist insurgents and may…

March 6, 2020Al Shabaab, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia

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