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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…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist police in tackling escalating gang violence in Cape Town and parts of the…
Despite political risks, major international energy firms have signed new licensing deals for oil exploration in Libya for 2026. Experts say the move shows a global shift toward risk-tolerant investing…
In a move to strengthen East African ties, Somalia officially opened its newly built Ambassadorial residence in Tanzania. Diplomatic officials called it a "revitalization of Somali diplomacy" in the region.
The Kenyan Ministry of Tourism and Egypt have signed a deal to swap expertise. Kenya will teach Egypt about wildlife conservation and "safari mastery," while Egypt will train Kenyan personnel…
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has arrived at Parliament for President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address. Their message is blunt: no more "diagnoses" municipalities need immediate funding…
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.
Ethiopia has issued a stern diplomatic demand for neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately withdraw” its troops from Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of supporting local rebel fighters and raising fears of a…
UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a "perfect storm" of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic…
Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes Rwanda the first country in the…