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East Africa
L'<em>East Africa</em>Â is a region of Africa. It generally designates the countries of the African Great Rift Valley.
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Uganda: High Court to review 118 electoral petitions starting Monday
The Ugandan judiciary will begin reviewing 118 petitions stemming from the January 2026 general elections on Monday, September 14. One hundred seven challenge parliamentary results, while eleven concern… -
Sudan: BRICS call for immediate and permanent ceasefire
Gathered in New Delhi, BRICS leaders called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Sudan and a resolution to the conflict through dialogue. -
Pregnancy and postpartum: when distress exceeds the ‘baby blues’
A warning published in Kenya highlights the signs of perinatal depression. Persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, or sleep disturbances should not be trivialized when they last or intensify. -
African Union-India: Ndayishimiye and Modi seek to reschedule India-Africa summit
Évariste Ndayishimiye and Narendra Modi discussed on Sunday in New Delhi the prompt holding of the fourth India-Africa Forum, postponed in May after consultations between the African Union… -
Kenya: $400 million in emergency World Bank funding expected within six weeks
Kenya is expected to mobilize approximately $ 400 million through the World Bank's emergency mechanism. The funding aims to strengthen the response to risks related to El Niño,… -
CAF Champions League: Simba crushes Mighty Wanderers 6-1, 7-1 on aggregate
Simba SC swept aside Mighty Wanderers 6-1 on Sunday in Dar es Salaam, qualifying for the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League with an aggregate score… -
Kenya: Thousands of supporters gather in Nairobi as Sifuna calls for opposition unity
Thousands of supporters of the Linda Mwananchi movement gathered on Sunday, September 13, in Nairobi. Edwin Sifuna called on opposition forces to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential… -
Sudan: British envoy calls for an end to the war and an inclusive dialogue
Meeting with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Khartoum, Richard Crowder advocated for an end to hostilities and a Sudanese political process that is inclusive and transparent, as international mediation… -
Ethiopia-Russia: Trade has tripled, Putin invites Abiy Ahmed to Moscow
Addis Ababa and Moscow aim to expand their bilateral cooperation in security, economic, academic, and technological sectors following a meeting between their leaders at the BRICS summit in… -
Ethiopia: $5 million remains unsold at currency auction
The National Bank of Ethiopia offered $125 million to commercial banks during its auction on September 9. Bids reached $120 million, leaving $5 million without allocation. -
Rwanda: 250,000 tonnes of steel per year to reduce imports
Rwanda has inaugurated an integrated steel plant in Musanze capable of producing 250,000 tonnes annually. The country aims to reduce a steel import bill that exceeded $150 million… -
Kenya: Ruto presents UDA and ODM as government partners
During his visit to Kisumu on Sunday, September 13, William Ruto presented the UDA and ODM as partners in the expanded government and promised to preserve Raila Odinga's… -
South Sudan: Government urges Parliament to amend electoral law
With three months to go before the December 22 elections, the South Sudanese government is calling for the swift adoption of amendments to the National Election Act to… -
Tanzania: 198.67 billion shillings for a 220 kV power line
TANESCO and the Chinese group TBEA signed a contract on September 11 for 198.67 billion shillings to build a 220 kV line between Iganjo and Saza. The project… -
Kenya: Electoral zoning tests UDA-ODM rapprochement ahead of 2027
As the 2027 general elections approach, William Ruto's UDA and Oburu Oginga's ODM are at odds over candidate allocation. The zoning debate pits supporters of open competition against… -
Kenya: Controversy follows Hassan Omar’s comments on deceased voters
The Secretary General of the UDA suggested that fingerprints from deceased individuals could be used to vote for William Ruto in 2027. Several political figures are calling for… -
Africa: Central banks convene in Nairobi, with AI on the agenda
The Central Bank of Kenya is hosting the annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks from September 13 to 18, 2026. The week in Nairobi will… -
Ethiopia: Over 600 detainees released, including opposition figures
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission states that these releases are the result of five months of efforts with the government. Several opposition leaders are among those released. -
Ethiopia: National dialogue to submit recommendations to Parliament on September 20
The National Dialogue Commission plans to submit recommendations from the national conference to the Ethiopian Parliament on September 20, ahead of the current legislature's term ending. -
South Sudan: Western Equatoria prepares for voter registration
With less than four months until the election scheduled for December 22, South Sudanese electoral authorities are ramping up preparations for enrollment in Western Equatoria, where materials have… -
Kenya: One dead and six vehicles torched during UDA meeting in Embu
Kenyan police have launched an investigation following violence that erupted on Saturday in Nembure during a UDA mobilization led by Vice President Kithure Kindiki. One person is confirmed… -
Kenya: Gachagua calls for delay in opposition’s common candidate selection for 2027
Rigathi Gachagua believes the Kenyan opposition should not select its common candidate too early against William Ruto, responding to Babu Owino's call for expedited unification. -
Uganda: King Oyo laid to rest, Edward Rukidi ascends the Tooro throne
The funeral of King Oyo concluded at the royal tombs of Karambi, where Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma performed the rite marking his accession to the throne. -
BRICS: Three African countries endorse call for restraint in the Middle East
South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia, along with other BRICS members, adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which calls for restraint and diplomatic resolution of conflicts. -
Somalia: Dabageed demands political agreement before elections in Hiiraan
Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed states that the election scheduled for September 30 cannot take place in Hiiraan without a prior political agreement and consensus among local… -
South Sudan: Juba rejects UN warning on December elections
The South Sudanese government has rejected the warnings from the UN Human Rights Commission, which believes that the elections on December 22 could lead to further violence if… -
Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed and Modi discuss defense, security, and investments in New Delhi
Abiy Ahmed and Narendra Modi reviewed the strategic partnership between Ethiopia and India on Saturday, focusing on defense, security, economy, and investments, on the sidelines of the BRICS… -
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu suspends official duties for 90 days
The Tanzanian president remains in office but is observing a 90-day mourning leave following the death of her husband. The vice president and prime minister are ensuring the… -
In Nairobi, a day without phones to disconnect from screens
The Digital Detox Day taking place this Saturday at the Westwood Hotel enforces a rare rule in wellness events: phones are set aside for the entire day. -
Sudan: Burhan and the EU discuss return to political transition
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and European Union special envoy Annette Weber discussed the political process, future cooperation, and a peaceful transition in Khartoum.
