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East Africa Faces New Political Tests as Regional Tensions and Economic Pressures Mount

By Rania H. East Africa is entering a period of significant political uncertainty as governments across the region grapple with economic challenges, security concerns, and growing public demands for accountability. From the Horn of Africa to the Great Lakes region, political leaders are facing increasing pressure to address rising living costs, unemployment, and governance concerns…

Ethiopia: REST Executive Director Teklewoini Threatens Journalist Over Investigative Reporting

By Andrew Cowthorn A senior Ethiopian politician and Executive Director of the Relief Society of Tigray (REST) is being accused by a journalist of threatening him over an ongoing investigation into the organization’s operations and mismanagement of donor funds raising concerns among humanitarian stakeholders. Journalist Tesfaalem Tekle told The East African Daily that he received…