Latest news from East and Central Africa, covering politics, security, economies, and regional relations. Reporting from countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda.
In this week’s proceedings of Tundu Lissu’s treason trial, exchanges were tense as the opposition leader acting as his own counsel put questions to prosecution witnesses, provoking laughter, by highlighting inconsistencies in their answers.
A new mobile learning platform launched today will allow Tanzanians to study technical skills theory and prepare for practical training straight from their phones.
The Kenyan government began holding investor calls today to sell new dollar bonds maturing in 2034 and 2039. The money is intended to buy back $500 million of existing debt and manage the country's heavy repayment schedule.
UNESCO and the Japanese government conducted a high-level visit today to the Majestic Cinema in Stone Town. The project aims to turn the historic site into a modern cultural hub for festivals like Sauti za Busara.
As the conflict enters its fourth year, the UNHCR and partners have issued an emergency appeal for $1.6 billion today. They aim to support 5.9 million people forced to flee to neighboring countries like Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.
Kenya is solidifying its spot as Africa’s top aviation hub. New data shows record-breaking traffic and expanded codeshare agreements with Uganda, Egypt, and South Africa.
Multichoice Talent Factory East Africa has officially called for applications from aspiring Ugandan filmmakers for its 2026 training cohort. The year-long program is designed to bridge the skills gap in the local creative industry by providing professional cinematography, editing, and directing training.
The East African Business Council (EABC) has appointed trade policy expert Ahmed Farah as its new Executive Director. Farah, formerly of TradeMark Africa, is tasked with accelerating intra-regional trade reforms as businesses push for faster EAC integration.
In a historic announcement from Mandera, President William Ruto confirmed that Kenya will officially reopen its border with Somalia in April 2026. The border has been closed for 15 years due to al-Shabaab security threats, but Ruto stated, "We cannot trade with closed borders," promising heavy security to protect traders.
DP Kindiki oversaw an emergency coordination meeting in Karen today, declaring that the government will "not spare any resources" to provide water and livestock feed to 23 drought-stricken counties, including Mandera and Wajir.
