Browsing: East Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has officially marked his return to frontline politics by registering a new political vehicle, the National Economic…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The sudden death of celebrated Kenyan gospel artist Betty Bayo has prompted her immediate family to take legal action, officially filing a…
WAKISO, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has nullified the nomination of National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Mathias Walukaga for the Busiro East Parliamentary race. The…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Security measures have been significantly escalated throughout Tanzania, with heightened visibility of police and military personnel patrolling key urban centers.…
GULU, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has issued a statement expressing “regret” over the violent conduct displayed by its officers and Uganda People’s Defence…
KINSHASA, DR Congo — The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, on Monday accused Rwanda of “violating” a peace agreement intended…
LUWEERO, Uganda — A Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) soldier, part of the escort team for the Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs,…
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a significant development for humanitarian aid across Africa, the government of Uganda and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has issued a clear directive regarding the observance of Independence Day on December 9, 2025, urging its…
MBEERE NORTH, Kenya — The Mbeere North by-election, held on November 27, 2025, was ultimately a close contest between Leo Wa Muthende of the United…