The 16th BRICS Summit—Implications for Western Dominance and the Rise of the Global South
The 16th BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan, Russia, from October 22-24, 2024, was a milestone within the shifting global power […]
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Raila’s AU bid: A Test of Kenya’s Diplomatic Acumen
On February 15 and 16, 2025, African leaders will elect a new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Among
The Escalating Crisis in Eastern DRC: Reflections to Address the Protracted Situation
The escalating situation in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since late January 2025 with the
ISIS’s Recruitment of Foreign Fighters in Somalia – Implications for Regional Security and Al-Shabaab’s Dominance
Somalia has long been a focal point in the global fight against terrorism, with Al-Shabaab dominating the extremist landscape for
Forest Conservation for Climate Resilience in East Africa
Forest conservation is a critical issue in the context of climate resilience in East Africa, where the region faces some
Evaluating the Challenges in Implementing the EAC Common Market Protocol for Effective Regional Integration
The East African Community (EAC) has long aspired to establish a robust Common Market as a critical pillar in its
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Revitalizing Pan-Africanism for Sustainable Peace and Development within COMESA
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), officially launched in January 2021, marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s journey toward
Trump II Administration and Kenya-US Relations: Issues, Expectations and Impact
Donald Trump finally emerged the winner of the US 2024 presidential elections and will be sworn in on 20th January,
Challenges to Democracy? The Stakes of the 2025 Elections in Burundi
As the 2025 Burundi elections approach, the country’s political landscape remains fraught with challenges that threaten the core principles of
The Prospects for Reforming the United Nations
The United Nations Organization, the UN, is in 2024 older than 90% of the 8 billion people on earth. Almost
60 Years of Kenya-China Diplomacy: A Commentary on Evolving Relations
Since the Cold War (1947-1991), the diplomatic relations between China and Kenya, established in 1963—the year Kenya gained independence—have undergone
The Future Of Kenya’s Environmental Diplomacy
The 2014 Kenya’s Foreign Policy document laid a strong foundation and clearer framework for her international diplomatic engagements. The document