East Africa

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has decided not to renew the mandate of the East African Community (EAC) regional force that was deployed to help fight the M23 rebels …

Kenya has received an additional $938 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its economic recovery from the effects of the drought, inflation, and global financial shocks. The …

Uganda is facing a potential loss of vital funding from the World Bank over its harsh anti-LGBTQ law, which has drawn international criticism and condemnation. The law, which President Yoweri …

Kenya’s President William Ruto has secured a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who praised Kenya as a cornerstone of stability and growth on the continent. …

Kenya’s microfinance banks (MFBs) are grappling with a challenging economic landscape, according to a report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The report paints a bleak picture of these …

In a recent UN Security Council briefing, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield highlighted escalating tensions in the Great Lakes region, particularly between the Democratic Republic of Congo …

Kenya is one of Africa’s most dynamic and promising economies, but it still faces a major challenge: reducing its dependence on imported goods and services. According to a recent report …

Uganda’s harsh anti-gay law, which imposes the death penalty for some same-sex acts, has put the country’s relationship with the World Bank under strain. The bank has suspended new funding …

In 2017, Kenya proudly unveiled the first section of its Chinese-financed railway. However, two years later, construction halted midway, and plans to connect it to other East African nations seem …

 Kenya’s trade deficit, the gap between imports and exports, narrowed by 9.7% or $727 million in the first eight months of 2023, according to the latest data from the Kenya …