Latest news from East and Central Africa, covering politics, security, economies, and regional relations. Reporting from countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda.
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.
Heavy fighting broke out in southern Somalia as opposition fighters claimed control of the town of Qansahdhere in the Bay region.
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…
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…
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…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Tanzanian businessman and former politician Rostam Azizi 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…
