East Africa

Anthrax, a deadly disease caused by spore-forming bacteria, has been spreading across five countries in East and Southern Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency said on …

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 …