Latest news from East and Central Africa, covering politics, security, economies, and regional relations. Reporting from countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda.
KISII, Kenya – Police in Kisii have arrested a man known as Elvis Opiyo who they claim planned the acid attack on gospel singer Mary Claire that has left her in a local hospital with extensive injuries. Police state that…
TABORA, Tazania – An 18-year-old in western Tanzania has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a child by forcing his private part into said child’s mouth, with police saying the suspect claims he acted under instructions linked to superstition and promises…
Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine will not be arrested upon return, the government has announced following widespread concerns about recruitment practices.
LAMU, Kenya – Several car carriers ships had started calling Lamu Port in Kenya due to heightened security threat in Strait of Hormuz and change in global shipping lanes. At least three car carrier ships have allegedly changed course which…
NJOMBE, Tanzania – Maselina Mtewele, a woman aged 50, has been arrested in the Njombe region over accusations that she murdered her husband, Gwido Kigaya aged 59 following an argument between the two at their matrimonial home. The occurrence is…
A second major vehicle carrier docked at Lamu Port this week after being diverted from Middle East routes, highlighting a growing shift in shipping traffic toward East Africa’s Swahili coast.
Provisional results released on March 17 show President Denis Sassou Nguesso winning 94.8% of the vote, extending decades-long rule as opposition groups question election transparency.
The High Court in Iringa has sentenced a 28-year-old bajaji driver to death after finding him guilty of killing his young son in a case prosecutors said was driven by financial motives.
Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine says he has left the country after months in hiding following the disputed presidential election earlier this year
At least two people were killed and more than 20 police officers injured during violent protests in Kenya’s Migori County following the killing of a local businessman.
