Kenya says Russia Agrees to Halt Recruitment of Kenyans for Ukraine War
Nairobi — Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens into its military operations in Ukraine, Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia ...
East Africa Questions Future of U.S. Trade Pact as AGOA Nears Expiry
By Judy Maina NAIROBI — East African policymakers and analysts are increasingly divided over the future of the U.S.-backed African ...
SOUTH SUDAN: UN Warns of ‘Perfect Storm’ as Conflict and Floods Displace 280,000
JUBA – The United Nations has warned of a "perfect storm" of escalating conflict and climate-driven disasters in South Sudan, ...
ETHIOPIA: FDI Hits Record High as China Leads $18.6 Billion Investment Influx
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia has emerged as the second-largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa, according to new ...
UGANDA: Debt Servicing Costs Surge as Dollar-Denominated Obligations Mount
KAMPALA – Uganda’s fiscal space is tightening as the cost of servicing external debt surged to $416.6 million in the ...
Tanzanian Government Allocates 65 Mining Zones to Youth in Sector Overhaul
DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania has designated 65 new mining areas exclusively for young investors and secured dedicated financing through ...
KENYA: Russia Agrees to Halt Recruitment of Kenyans for Ukraine Conflict
NAIROBI – Russia has formally agreed to cease the recruitment of Kenyan nationals to fight in its war against Ukraine, ...
Somalia Faces Legitimacy Crisis as 2026 Election Deadlock Deepens
Mogadishu — Somalia’s transition toward its first direct "one-person-one-vote" election in over 50 years is facing a critical deadlock, as ...
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Hits 80% Completion Milestone
DODOMA/KAMPALA — The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the world's longest electrically heated pipeline, is on track for completion ...
South Sudan Anti-Corruption Sweep Targets High-Ranking Financial Officials
JUBA — South Sudanese authorities have detained several current and former top-tier officials in a sweeping investigation into "financial malpractices" ...