Latest news from East and Central Africa, covering politics, security, economies, and regional relations. Reporting from countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, DRC, and Rwanda.
Local authorities in River Nile State, northern Sudan, confirmed that the death toll from Wednesday’s ferry accident has climbed to at least 21 people…
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 1,300 cases and 35 deaths since January 1st. The UN has released emergency funds to curb…
Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced he will visit Moscow to address reports of Kenyans being lured to Russia with jobs, only to be forced…
A passenger plane carrying 55 people overshot the runway and ended up in the sea during an emergency landing in Somalia today. Remarkably, emergency…
Ethiopia has issued a stern diplomatic demand for neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately withdraw” its troops from Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of supporting local rebel…
Kenyan court arraigns controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie and seven associates on fresh charges over the deaths of 52 people whose bodies were found…
Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Kenya has issued a stern warning against the trend of gifting bouquets made of folded banknotes.…
UNICEF and the WHO have issued an urgent health alert as a cholera outbreak in South Sudan threatens nearly 450,000 children. The situation is…
