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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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Mushikiwabo rejects importing the Rwanda-DRC conflict to the OIF
Seeking a third term, the outgoing Secretary General distances her campaign from the tensions between Kigali and Kinshasa. The election is set for November in Phnom Penh. -
A $660 million pipeline will connect Djibouti to Ethiopia in 18 months
Damerjog will feature 375,000 m³ of storage capacity, while Dewele will have 800,000 m³. The project aims to reduce costs and delivery times. -
Somalia: 26,000 displaced from Baidoa face famine risk by December
The latest IPC classification places nearly 26,000 displaced individuals from Baidoa at the highest level of food insecurity. A famine could occur between October and December if heavy… -
Ethiopia: Fighting resumes in Tigray as residents stockpile food and cash
Fighting has spread to the outskirts of Lalibela, where flights have been suspended. The federal army claims to have killed 272 fighters and injured 260 others, a toll… -
Rwanda and Belgium restore diplomatic relations after 18 months
Rwanda and Belgium have restored their diplomatic relations, which were severed in March 2025 amid the conflict in eastern DR Congo. The embassies are set to reopen with… -
South Sudan: Kiir dissolves government, five vice presidents removed ahead of elections
Salva Kiir has dissolved South Sudan's transitional unity government and removed the five vice presidents, Parliament, and state governments. The president retains his powers three months ahead of… -
Sudan: Washington withholds Burhan’s visa ahead of UN, Khartoum appeals to Guterres
The United States had still not issued a visa for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for the UN General Assembly as of Tuesday. Khartoum has appealed to Antonio Guterres, while… -
In Sudan, the fall of the pound leads to business closures
The dollar is trading at around 7,400 to 7,500 Sudanese pounds on the parallel market after exceeding 8,400 last week. In several cities, traders have closed their businesses… -
South Sudan: Kiir retains full powers, vice presidents must depart
Enacted on Monday, the electoral reform keeps Salva Kiir in the presidency with his constitutional powers during the electoral period, while requiring the departure of the five vice… -
Kenya: Two conflicting rulings on Uhuru Kenyatta’s right to lead a party
The High Court of Kenya invalidated on Monday, September 21, provisions that prevented a former president from leading a party and allowed for the reduction of their benefits.… -
At 82, Museveni envisions living to 100 to promote African unity
In a message released after his birthday, the Ugandan president links his personal horizon of 18 years to three pan-African goals: a common market, strategic security, and political… -
Perfume on the neck not directly linked to lymph node damage
An online rumor claims that spraying perfume on the neck damages lymph nodes. Available data instead points to another well-known risk in dermatology: skin reactions to fragrances. -
In Sudan, thousands flee Hamrat al-Sheikh as army advances
Thousands of residents have fled Hamrat al-Sheikh in North Kordofan as the Sudanese army and its allies advance westward in the state. Human rights defenders are raising concerns… -
Ethiopia: Abiy’s party wins 90% of seats as seven armed groups unite
Seven armed groups, including the TPLF, Fano, and OLA, have formed an alliance against Abiy Ahmed's government. This rapprochement comes three months after a massive electoral victory for… -
Ethiopia: Seven Armed Groups Unite to Overthrow Abiy Ahmed’s Government
Seven Ethiopian armed and opposition groups officially formed a coalition on Sunday aimed at ousting Abiy Ahmed's government and establishing a transition amid ongoing military tensions in several… -
In Kampala, Ikpen Akwitti highlights the challenges of African fashion circulation
Traveling from Abuja with her collections, the Nigerian designer discovered that exhibiting, selling, and processing payments from one African country to another remains more complicated than simply walking… -
Kenya: Turkana crude would only cover 7% of Dangote refinery
South Lokichar is set to peak at 50,000 barrels per day, compared to 700,000 planned for the future refinery in Lamu. Even at full production, Kenyan oil would… -
Nairobi: $294 million for a 10,000-seat arena
A $294.49 million private complex is set to be developed in the heart of Nairobi Railway City, featuring a 10,000-seat indoor arena, along with a hotel, apartments, retail… -
Uganda: shilling loses nearly 6%, central bank imposes 13.5% reserves
The Ugandan shilling has lost nearly 6% against the dollar since the beginning of September. To contain the pressure on the currency, the Bank of Uganda is raising… -
Eritrea: Washington lifts sanctions imposed on military in 2021
The U.S. Treasury removed the Eritrean Defense Forces from its list of sanctioned entities on Friday, reversing a measure imposed in 2021 during the Tigray war. Reuters reports… -
Kampala: Hundreds demand Turkey extradite Fred Lumbuye
Hundreds of PLU supporters protested outside the Turkish embassy in Kampala, demanding Fred Lumbuye's return to Uganda. The Turkish mission was closed, and the legal status of the… -
Kenya: High Court mandates parliamentary oversight of PPPs involving the state
The High Court of Kenya ruled that three provisions of the Public Private Partnerships Act are unconstitutional as they exclude Parliament from projects creating expenditures, guarantees, debt, or… -
Kenya allocates 1 billion shillings to purchase local rice before allowing imports
The Kenyan government plans to allocate 1 billion shillings to the KNTC to purchase locally produced rice before allowing imports. The announcement primarily targets the harvests from Mwea… -
Tanzania: $44 insurance requirement for visitors outside EAC and SADC
Tanzania has introduced new regulations requiring a $44 entry insurance for affected visitors, valid for a maximum of 92 days. Visitors from the EAC and SADC are exempt. -
Kenya: Season postponed indefinitely after two court rulings
The Kenyan Football Federation has postponed the kick-off of the SportPesa League 2026-2027, originally scheduled for this Saturday, following new court rulings on the league's composition. -
Rwanda: Chery to establish electric vehicle assembly plant
The Rwandan government has approved an investment agreement with Chery Holding Rwanda Ltd to establish an electric vehicle assembly plant in the country. The investment amount, capacity, and… -
Ethiopia: Five years after the embargo, Washington reopens arms licenses
Since September 18, Washington has lifted the automatic denial of defense licenses for Ethiopian forces. The decision reopens regulatory access to American military equipment and services, without authorizing… -
South Sudan: Juba aims to advance Fula, with a potential of 1,080 MW
Juba claims it wants to advance the hydropower dam project at Fula, near Nimule. The site is assessed at 1,080 MW by the Nile Basin Initiative, while funding… -
South Sudan: Netherlands maintains its embassy in Juba
The Netherlands has canceled the planned closure of its embassy in Juba, citing the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. The mission will remain open despite the ongoing reductions… -
Ethiopia: Washington lifts ITAR restriction on arms exports
The U.S. State Department has removed Ethiopia from the ITAR provision that imposed a presumption of denial on defense licenses. Since September 18, applications concerning Ethiopian forces are…
