Heavy fighting erupts in Somalia’s Quansahdhere as opposition claim control
Heavy fighting broke out in southern Somalia as opposition fighters claimed control of the town of Qansahdhere in the Bay region.
East & Central Africa
Latest news from East and Central Africa, covering politics, security, economies, and regional relations. Reporting from countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda.
UN expresses concern over increasing drone attacks on civilians in Sudan
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said he was “appalled” by the rising number of drone attacks on civilians during Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The warning follows reports that more than 200 civilians have been killed since early…
Tanzanian Court Orders Closure of Star Tv’s Sahara Media Group Over Massive Financial Losses
High Court of Tanzania orders closure of Sahara Media Group Limited publishing; Star Tv Tanzania, Kiss FM and Radio Free Africa(RFA) due to enormous losses and inability to pay creditors. Judge Mwajuma Kadilu ordered that the media company should cease…
Chinese National Arrested in Kenya Over Attempt to Smuggle Thousands of Ants
NAIROBI, Kenya – A Chinese national was apprehended at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Kenyan authorities over charges of attempting to smuggle out of Kenya thousands of live ants from Kenya. The suspect was apprehended by security personnel while…
Rostam Aziz Buys Kenyan Nation Media Group
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Tanzanian businessman and former politician Rostam Aziz has secured a majority stake in Nation Media Group, after purchasing all of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development’s (AKFED) 54.08 percent holding in the media…
Kenyan Tiktoker Arrested After Filming Himself Tearing KSh100 Note
A Kenyan man has been arrested after posting a video on social media showing himself tearing a 100-shilling banknote, authorities confirmed on March 10.
Deaths Rises to 42 as Floods Hit Nairobi After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains and windstorms continue to batter Kenya today. The Ministry of Interior reported that flash floods have claimed 42 lives so far, with the Nairobi River bursting its banks and causing significant infrastructure damage in industrial areas.
Tanzania–Zambia Power Link to Connect Rukwa to National Grid by May
Residents of Rukwa Region are expected to receive electricity from Tanzania’s national grid by May 2026 as the Tanzania–Zambia transmission project nears completion, government officials say.
Uganda’s Museveni Named New Chairperson of East African Community
ARUSHA, Tanzania – The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, was appointed the Chairman of the East African Community during the 25 th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State, held in Arusha, Tanzania. Museveni has now replaced the President of…
Floods in Serengeti Put Tourists at Risk as Rescue Operations Starts
MARA, Tanzania – In Serengeti National Park, tourists were rescued by air and heavy machinery after floods forced by the rains cut off roads and blocked vehicles in the park. A deluge over northern Tanzania led to treacherous floods throughout…
