International diplomacy and Regional Conflicts - February 2026

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited Nairobi, engaging in discussions on the Nile River, visa policies, and upcoming troop deployments to Somalia. Refugees from the Banyamulenge community residing in Kenya are appealing for immediate international intervention to address rising violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Tensions are escalating in Eastern DRC, with Rwanda accusing Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi of failing to honor peace agreements, while Rwanda claims DRC allows foreign and local militias to operate within its borders.