We need an African AI agency, experts say
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The EastAfrican
Africa’s AI dilemma fuels demand for a continental watchdog
Experts are urging the creation of an African AI agency to regulate the fast-evolving technology, warning its a powerful tool for prosperity or most dangerous weapon.
Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed an agreement in Doha to set up a body to monitor an eventual ceasefire.
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Cautious step as Congo, M23 agree to monitor ceasefire in Doha talks
Congo and the M23 rebel group have signed an agreement in Doha to set up a body to monitor an eventual ceasefire.
Madagascar’s military has taken power after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country amid weeks of youth-led protests and political unrest.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/southern-africa/madagascar-crisis-army-seizes-power-president-ousted-5230390
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The EastAfrican
Madagascar’s crisis deepens as army seizes power, president ousted
Madagascar’s military has taken power after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina, who fled the country amid weeks of youth-led protests and political unrest.
Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga dies in India
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The EastAfrican
Raila Odinga dies at age 80 in India
Raila breathed his last on Wednesday morning.
Nyambura Mundia: Raila Odinga, a symbol of grievance, endurance, hope deferred.
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The EastAfrican
Raila Odinga, a symbol of grievance, endurance, hope deferred
Raila Odinga’s life mirrored Kenya’s democracy— from defiant reformist to establishment figure, embodying its hopes and contradictions.
Odinga had described himself as a “lifelong pan-Africanist” who had served his country and abroad.
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The EastAfrican
Pan-African-in-chief: Inside Raila Odinga’s dream for the continent
Raila Odinga’s death ends a political era — a pan-Africanist whose vision shaped Kenya’s democracy and Africa’s reform agenda.
As Kenya mourns, Raila Odinga’s final chapter begins
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The EastAfrican
As Kenya mourns, Raila Odinga’s final chapter begins
Raila Odinga wished to be interred within seventy-two hours of his death.
Madagascar’s new military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, consolidates power after ousting President Rajoelina, as the African Union calls for a return to civilian rule.
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The EastAfrican
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Impeached after fleeing abroad, Rajoelina has condemned the coup and refused to step down despite Gen Z protests.
January Makamba (former Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs): I arrived at his driveway just before 8am and found him already active and alert, as if his day had begun hours earlier. We shared a warm breakfast with Mama Ida graciously serving.
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The EastAfrican
January Makamba: My memorable Christmas with Raila Odinga
I wanted to discuss politics, the campaign, and his fiery rhetoric; he wanted to treat me as an honoured Christmas guest. That’s exactly what happened.
Madagascar’s coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as president on Friday, days after seizing power following youth-led protests that ousted his predecessor.
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Madagascar coup leader Randrianirina sworn in as president
Military to rule for up to two years before handing over.
Talks to restructure Ethiopia’s $1 billion bond have collapsed, extending Addis Ababa’s absence from international financial markets.
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The EastAfrican
Ethiopia bondholders’ $1bn debt restructuring talks collapse
Ethiopia's debt has been deemed unsustainable, partly due to a default on a $33 million Eurobond coupon payment in December 2023.
Beijing issues a rare warning to its citizens in Zimbabwe, urging respect for local laws and community values amid rising public outrage.
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The EastAfrican
China urges nationals in Zimbabwe to respect local laws amid rising tensions
Beijing issues a rare warning to Chinese nationals in Zimbabwe amid rising tensions over investor misconduct.
Former prime minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga joins a group of African leaders who were popular and influential but never attained power to lead their countries.
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The EastAfrican
Popular African leaders who saw ‘Canaan,’ but never got there
Raila Odinga joins Africa’s long line of beloved opposition figures who inspired nations but never held power.
Tanzania’s opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, who is in custody facing a treason trial, has delegated key Chadema party leaders to attend the burial of Raila Odinga in Siaya, Kenya.
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The EastAfrican
From prison, Lissu asks Chadema lieutenants to attend Raila’s burial
From his prison cell, Tundu Lissu sends a delegation to honour his fallen friend Raila Odinga in Kenya.
Raila Odinga and John Magufuli’s friendship went beyond politics, rooted in shared ideals as ministers for Works.
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The EastAfrican
Raila and Magufuli: An enduring brotherhood
Raila Odinga and the late John Magufuli forged a friendship beyond politics, bound by shared ideals and a commitment to East African development.
From Githurai to the global AI stage, Annepeace Alwala is redefining leadership and putting Africa at the centre of the AI revolution.
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The EastAfrican
Sama’s Annepeace giving ‘oxygen’ to Africa’s AI future
From Githurai to the global AI stage, Annepeace Alwala is redefining leadership and putting Africa at the centre of the AI revolution.
From Afrobeats star to business mogul, Mr Eazi is charting a new path where music meets entrepreneurship—and Africa takes centre stage.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/for-mr-eazi-building-business-empire-hasn-t-been-all-that-easy-5234646
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The EastAfrican
For Mr Eazi, building business empire hasn’t been all that easy
From Afrobeats star to business mogul, Mr Eazi is charting a new path where music meets entrepreneurship—and Africa takes centre stage.
Charles Onyango-Obbo: In 2000, only two African leaders had been in power for more than 25 years. Today, more than a dozen have crossed that line. What used to be considered a dangerous overstay is now rebranded as “experience.”
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The EastAfrican
Paul Biya, Nguema, and how Big Men’s long goodbyes become a political disease
Africa’s enduring strongmen cling to power as reform, hope, and democracy fade into the twilight of their long reigns.
Amnesty report paints grim picture of Tanzania’s 2025 elections
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The EastAfrican
Tanzania vote won’t be free and fair, warns Amnesty
Amnesty report documents alleged widespread abuses, including enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, torture, ill-treatment, and extrajudicial killings.
Louvre heist casts France in ‘deplorable’ light, government says.
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The EastAfrican
Louvre heist casts France in ‘deplorable’ light
Thieves broke into the Louvre, one of the world's most famous museums, using a crane to smash an upstairs window.