UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal in Sudan
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…
omo Kenyatta Airport Hits Record Passenger Traffic, as Kenya Joins South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda And More In Africa As Major Aviation Hub
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 Opens 2026 Applications In Uganda
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…
Kenyan Ahmed Farah Named Executive Director of The East African Business Council (EABC)
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…
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Reopening of Somalia Border
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…
Kenya’s Deputy President Kindiki Assures No Lives Will Be Lost to Drought
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…
Death Toll Rises to 21 After Ferry Sinks on Nile in Sudan’s River Nile State
Local authorities in River Nile State, northern Sudan, confirmed that the death toll from Wednesday’s ferry accident has climbed to at least 21 people after the passenger vessel capsized on…
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Calls for Unified African Front Against Cancer
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and strengthen continental health systems, saying shared…
DR Congo Battles Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 1,300 cases and 35 deaths since January 1st. The UN has released emergency funds to curb the transmission in overcrowded displacement camps.
Kenya’s Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Over Reports of Citizens Lured Into Ukraine War
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced he will visit Moscow to address reports of Kenyans being lured to Russia with jobs, only to be forced into military service as "cannon fodder"…