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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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AFCON 2028: Ethiopia submits bid to host the tournament
Ethiopia has officially put itself forward to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. Backed by its government, the Ethiopian Football Federation has submitted its bid to the… -
The United States applies a “Syria-style playbook” to Sudan, risking the independence of the OPCW
The United States is intensifying its pressure on Sudan, accused of using chemical weapons, turning a dispute that began in Washington into a major test for the Organisation… -
Kenya–United Kingdom: Nairobi wants to deepen cooperation in cybersecurity.
Kenya and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their cooperation in cybersecurity during a meeting announced on Thursday, August 20, in Nairobi by the Kenyan Ministry… -
Djibouti: Lake Assal, 155 meters below sea level
Lake Assal, located in the center of Djibouti in the Afar Depression, lies 155 meters below sea level. This altitude makes it the lowest point on the African… -
Kenya: Equity Group’s net profit rises by 32% in the first half of 2026.
Equity Group published on Wednesday, August 19, a net profit of 45.52 billion Kenyan shillings for the first half of 2026, up 32% year-on-year. The banking group had… -
Kenya: seven dead including 5 Americans in a tourist helicopter crash
A tourist helicopter crashed on Wednesday in Samburu County, in northern Kenya, killing seven people. Among the victims are five American nationals as well as the head of… -
Sudan: Fighting intensifies in North Kordofan and Blue Nile
Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified in mid-August 2026 in North Kordofan and Blue Nile State, two fronts that have become strategic… -
Kenya: Mdundo relies on telecom operators to pay artists
Based in Nairobi and launched in Kenya in 2012, the music platform Mdundo relies on telecom operators to distribute African tracks and compensate their rights holders in markets… -
Sudan: Yasser al-Atta received in Ankara amidst military cooperation
The Turkish Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, received Sudanese General Yasser al-Atta in Ankara on Monday, August 17, 2026, as announced by the Turkish ministry in a publication shared… -
Uganda: a loan request of 207.77 million euros for 137 km of roads
The Ugandan government requested Parliament, on August 6, 2026, in Kampala, permission to borrow up to €207.77 million from Citibank and other financial institutions to upgrade 137 kilometers… -
Sudan: agreement with Saudi Arabia, Riyadh in search of stability
As the war in Sudan drags on for more than three years, Khartoum and Riyadh signed an agreement on August 17, establishing a Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation… -
Ethiopia: Fano rebels announce an alliance with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front
The head of the Amhara militia Fano, Zemene Kassie, claims that several armed groups opposed to the Ethiopian federal government want to coordinate their actions to overthrow Prime… -
Rwanda: Agricultural export revenues reach 1.1 billion dollars in 2025/2026
Rwanda’s agricultural exports generated $1.1 billion during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). This result represents an increase of about 24%… -
Sudan: the paramilitaries retake Geissan, in the Blue Nile state at the border with Ethiopia.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Wednesday, August 12, that they have taken control of Geissan, a strategic town in Blue Nile State, near the Ethiopian border.… -
Kenya: victims of abuse by the British contingent demand justice from Parliament.
In Kenya, alleged victims of abuses linked to the presence of British soldiers are seeking justice and compensation before the renewal of the military agreement between Nairobi and… -
Kenya: the country anticipates a deficit of nearly 486,000 tons of maize by the end of September.
Kenya could record a deficit of around 486,000 tonnes of maize by the end of September 2026, according to the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe. This projection… -
Sudan: launch of Nazaha, a digital platform for public procurement
The Sudanese government announced on August 8 the establishment of Nazaha, a national digital system dedicated to public procurement and contract awarding. The tool aims to digitize procedures,… -
Ethiopia: new fighting in Tigray raises fears of a resumption of the conflict
New clashes occurred on August 1 between Ethiopian federal forces and fighters linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the west of the region, near the… -
Lamu facing Tanga, Uganda at the heart of the new East African oil battle
East Africa is multiplying projects aimed at better leveraging its oil resources and limiting its dependence on imports of refined products. Between Tanga in Tanzania, Lamu in Kenya,… -
Benin and Ethiopia strengthen their cooperation in the digital sector.
From August 4 to 8, 2026, a Beninese ministerial delegation led by Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, will visit Addis Ababa for a working visit… -
Tanzania: the trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu resumes after almost six months of interruption
The treason trial of Tundu Lissu, president of the opposition party Chadema, resumed on Monday, August 10, before the High Court in Dar es Salaam. The defense is… -
Kenya: Aliko Dangote reduces the cost of his refinery and plans to start construction in October.
Aliko Dangote plans to start construction of an oil refinery in Lamu, on the Kenyan coast, in October 2026. The estimated cost of the project has been revised… -
Sudan: Léon XIV calls for an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of humanitarian corridors.
After the Angelus prayer on Sunday, August 9, at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war ravaging Sudan. He urged the authorities to… -
Rwanda: 46 million dollars raised from the EU to strengthen agricultural resilience
Rwanda and the European Union have concluded a financing agreement of 40 million euros, which is about 46.2 million dollars, to modernize Rwandan agriculture. The arrangement aims to… -
Kenya: Hapag-Lloyd wants to strengthen its maritime links in East Africa in response to competition.
Competition is intensifying in the maritime freight market along the East African coast, where major shipowners are looking to consolidate their presence in key transit corridors. Established in… -
Uganda: Parliament approves deployment of troops to the international force in Gaza
The Ugandan Parliament adopted a motion on Thursday, August 6, allowing the national army to participate in the future International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Kampala claims to have… -
South Sudan: the country at a crossroads, warns the UN
With just a few months until the first national elections organized since the independence of South Sudan, violence continues to escalate and the political transition remains stalled. Actors… -
Kenya: Stanbic Bank plans to double its branch network by 2029.
The Kenyan subsidiary of Standard Bank Group aims to increase its network from 40 to about 80 branches by 2029. This expansion mainly targets individuals and small businesses,… -
Ethiopia relies on Moscow and Washington to frame its nuclear program.
Ethiopia is seeking the support of both Russia and the United States in establishing its regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. This initiative comes as major powers engage… -
Sudan: The army announces it has repelled an attack by the FSR in West Darfur.
The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday, August 5, that it had repelled an offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in western Darfur. The fighting took place…