Uganda’s “Creative Revolution”: Landmark Copyright Bill Passed
KAMPALA– The streets of Kampala were filled with song today as Ugandan musicians, filmmakers, and writers celebrated the passage of ...
Tanzania: Presidential Commissions Back Maasai Evictions
ARUSHA– Human rights organizations and indigenous leaders are in an uproar following the release of findings from two Tanzanian presidential ...
Ethiopia, Italy Forge Strategic Debt Restructuring Deal
Addis Ababa – In a milestone for Ethiopia’s economic recovery, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Italian Minister of Economy and ...
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, ...