Ethiopia airport deal signals Trump’s Horn of Africa ambitions
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Ethiopia airport deal signals Trump’s Horn of Africa ambitions
US backing of $10bn airport underscores America’s bid to strengthen its presence along vital global trade and military routes.
Historic ICC ruling convicts Sudanese warlord Ali Kushayb of Darfur-era war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Delayed justice, delivered: Kushayb conviction sparks hope, questions on Darfur violence
The ICC will set a sentencing date for Kushayb, and prosecutors will push for the maximum penalty: a life sentence.
Chinese construction firms are thriving in Africa not just through state backing, but by adapting strategies, building networks, and navigating local markets.
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How Chinese firms are changing the way they operate in Africa
Chinese construction firms thrive in Africa by adapting strategies, building networks, and navigating local markets.
More than 200 health facilities in war-hit eastern Congo have run out of medicines due to widespread looting and supply chain disruptions during fighting this year.
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Red Cross: Nearly 90pc of health facilities in eastern Congo have run out of medicines
War and looting leave most eastern Congo health facilities without medicines amid deepening humanitarian crisis.
Madagascar’s youth protesters rejected President Rajoelina’s call for dialogue, accusing his government of repression after weeks of unrest.
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Madagascar protesters reject president’s offer of talks
Madagascar’s Gen Z protests escalate as youth reject talks and demand action on corruption, poverty, and repression.
Mining firms in the DRC underreported $16.8 billion in revenue from 2018 to 2023, cutting funds for the state and local communities, a state audit found.
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Congo mining firms underreported $17bn in revenue, audit says
Congo’s top miners underreported $16.8 billion in revenue, costing millions meant for schools, clinics, and communities in the mineral-rich nation.
Somalia embraces Kiswahili to align with East African Community partners.
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Somalia to roll out Kiswahili in schools, universities
Somalia embraces Kiswahili to align with East African Community partners.
Comesa member states are divided over Kenya’s sugar sector protection as the seventh safeguard window nears expiry next month.
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Comesa split on Kenya’s quest for sugar protection favours
Kenya has enjoyed the Comesa-backed protectionist measures for its sugar industry for over two decades.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has removed the country's military chief and reinstated his predecessor whom Kiir had sacked three months earlier.
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South Sudan president fires military chief after three months, reinstates predecessor
Kiir appointed Paul Nang Majok as Chief of Defence Forces, replacing Dau Aturjong, without giving a reason.
Eala has passed the East African Community Illicit Financial Flows Bill, 2025, aimed at stemming illicit outflow of resources, which undermines growth.
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Eala MPs pass bill to stem illicit financial flows
If signed, the law slaps offenders with fines of up to $5 million, suspension of operational licences, and even criminal liability.
Hungarian Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary, apocalyptic storytelling that reaffirms the power of art.
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Hungarian ‘Master of the apocalypse’ Krasznahorkai wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary, apocalyptic storytelling that reaffirms the power of art.
The World Bank has warned African states against issuing Eurobonds to refinance maturing bonds and commercial loans instead of investing in infrastructure projects.
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World Bank to African states: Stop issuing Eurobonds to buy back maturing debt
The Bank warns that costly new loans could heighten default risks and undermine economic stability amid rising global risks.
Ethiopia has officially begun trading under the AfCFTA, marking a major step toward Africa’s single market vision, with Kenya receiving its first shipment of goods.
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Ethiopia starts trading with Kenya under AfCFTA
Kenya is the first destination for Ethiopian goods under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (GTI).
Engines roared and nostalgia gleamed as East Africa’s vintage car lovers gathered in Nairobi for the 2025 Concours d’Elegance.
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Concours d’Elegance: East Africa’s love affair with classic cars
Engines roared and nostalgia gleamed as East Africa’s vintage car lovers gathered in Nairobi for the 2025 Concours d’Elegance.
Once the undisputed queen of East African gospel, Rose Muhando is now rebuilding her life and faith after years of fame, controversy, and loss.
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Muhando: The Gospel queen who fell from grace — and rose again
Once the undisputed queen of East African gospel, Rose Muhando is now rebuilding her life and faith after years of fame, controversy, and loss.
President Museveni calls for forgiveness and reconciliation as Uganda marks 63 years of independence, seeking unity ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Museveni strikes conciliatory tone as he seeks seventh term
Uganda’s long-serving leader urged citizens to embrace reconciliation and forgiveness.
Uganda welcomes 15 priceless artefacts from England, featuring royal drums, shields, and the iconic Acholi etok in a rare Kampala exhibition.
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Recently returned Ugandan cultural artefacts on show
Uganda welcomes 15 priceless artefacts from England, featuring royal drums, shields, and the iconic Acholi etok in a rare Kampala exhibition.
President William Ruto assumed Comesa chairmanship, vowing to remove visas, promote digital transformation, and foster regional integration.
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Ruto: Here is why we need a visa-free Africa
Kenyan president says Visa requirements are killing intra-Africa trade and must be removed.
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi urged Rwanda’s leader at a Brussels forum to help end the M23 rebellion, but Kigali dismissed his appeal as posturing.
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Tshisekedi calls on Rwanda to make peace as diplomacy stumbles
Rwandan officials rejected Tshisekedi’s appeal on Thursday and blamed Kinshasa for stoking tensions.
Once the undisputed queen of East African gospel, Rose Muhando is now rebuilding her life and faith after years of fame, controversy, and loss.
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The EastAfrican
Muhando: The Gospel queen who fell from grace — and rose again
Once the undisputed queen of East African gospel, Rose Muhando is now rebuilding her life and faith after years of fame, controversy, and loss.