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Kenyan Intelligence Says Over 1,000 Citizens Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

An image of Clinton Mogesa, 29, who died while fighting for Russia while Kenyan Intelligence Says Over 1,000 Citizens Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine | Ukraine Defence Intelligence

Kenya’s National Intelligence Service has told parliament that more than 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in the war against Ukraine. Recruits were allegedly lured with promises of high pay and foreign jobs, with dozens reported dead, missing, hospitalized or still deployed on the front lines.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Drone Strike in Sudan’s Kordofan Kills Aid Workers and Civilians

Sudan's map showing Kordofan region | Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

"At least three aid workers were killed and others injured in an air strike in Sudan's Kordofan region, said to be related to fighting between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. It hit a humanitarian aid convoy that was bringing in food and medical supplies, and shows the increasing danger to relief efforts".

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Emeritus Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Dies at 81

The late Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam | Vaticannews

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, the Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam, has died at 81 while receiving treatment at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter

Tundu Lissu, CHADEMA'S chairman and the former member of Tanzanian Parliament | BBC

In this week’s proceedings of Tundu Lissu’s treason trial, exchanges were tense as the opposition leader acting as his own counsel put questions to prosecution witnesses, provoking laughter, by highlighting inconsistencies in their answers.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 20, 2026

Airtel Tanzania and VETA Launch Mobile Platform for Technical Skills Learning

Airtel Tanzania Launches VSOMO | TechAfrica

A new mobile learning platform launched today will allow Tanzanians to study technical skills theory and prepare for practical training straight from their phones.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 19, 2026

Kenya Begins to Sell New Dollar Bonds to Manage Debt

The Kenyan government began holding investor calls today to sell new dollar bonds maturing in 2034 and 2039. The money is intended to buy back $500 million of existing debt and manage the country's heavy repayment schedule.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 18, 2026

UNESCO and Japan Visit Majestic Cinema in Stone Town for Cultural Revival Plan in Zanzibar

Zanzibar: UNESCO and Japan Visit Majestic Cinema in Stone Town for Cultural Revival Plan | UNESCO

UNESCO and the Japanese government conducted a high-level visit today to the Majestic Cinema in Stone Town. The project aims to turn the historic site into a modern cultural hub for festivals like Sauti za Busara.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 18, 2026

UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal in Sudan

Sudan: UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal | AI Generated/SWT Image

As the conflict enters its fourth year, the UNHCR and partners have issued an emergency appeal for $1.6 billion today. They aim to support 5.9 million people forced to flee to neighboring countries like Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 18, 2026

omo Kenyatta Airport Hits Record Passenger Traffic, as Kenya Joins South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda And More In Africa As Major Aviation Hub

Kenya Airways planes are seen through a window at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport | REUTERS/Njeri Mwangi

Kenya is solidifying its spot as Africa’s top aviation hub. New data shows record-breaking traffic and expanded codeshare agreements with Uganda, Egypt, and South Africa.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 16, 2026

MultiChoice Talent Factory Opens 2026 Applications In Uganda

Multichoice Talent Factory East Africa has officially called for applications from aspiring Ugandan filmmakers for its 2026 training cohort. The year-long program is designed to bridge the skills gap in the local creative industry by providing professional cinematography, editing, and directing training.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 13, 2026

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East & Central Africa

Kenyan Intelligence Says Over 1,000 Citizens Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine

Drone Strike in Sudan’s Kordofan Kills Aid Workers and Civilians

Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Emeritus Archbishop of Dar es Salaam, Dies at 81

Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter

Airtel Tanzania and VETA Launch Mobile Platform for Technical Skills Learning

Kenya Begins to Sell New Dollar Bonds to Manage Debt

UNESCO and Japan Visit Majestic Cinema in Stone Town for Cultural Revival Plan in Zanzibar

UN Launches $1.6 Billion Refugee Appeal in Sudan

omo Kenyatta Airport Hits Record Passenger Traffic, as Kenya Joins South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda And More In Africa As Major Aviation Hub

MultiChoice Talent Factory Opens 2026 Applications In Uganda

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Tanzania treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu continues with courtroom drama and laughter

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