East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
Madagascar protesters demand president’s resignation in fifth day of rallies
Hundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a...
Read moreDetailsWhite House says Trump supports renewal of African trade initiative due to expire
Thousands of businesses across sub-Saharan Africa are on tenterhooks as they wait to hear the fate of the African Growth...
Read moreDetailsMadagascar president dissolves government following deadly protests
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said on Monday he was dissolving the government following youth-led protests over water and power cuts...
Read moreDetailsSeychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says
The Seychelles presidential election will go to a runoff between opposition leader Patrick Herminie and incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan after...
Read moreDetailsChina signs deal with Zambia, Tanzania for $1.4 billion railway upgrade
China, Zambia and Tanzania on Monday signed a $1.4 billion deal to refurbish the Tanzania-Zambia railway, a vital route for...
Read moreDetailsSeychelles votes in general election dominated by economy, environment and drug crisis
The people of Seychelles voted Saturday in an election to choose a new leader and parliament, with President Wavel Ramkalawan...
Read moreDetailsDR Congo, Rwanda eye October start to security measures under Trump-backed peace deal
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to start implementing security measures under a U.S.-mediated deal next month, the countries...
Read moreDetailsKenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact
Kenya's President William Ruto said on Wednesday his country expects to sign a trade deal with the United States by year-end and...
Read moreDetailsSeychelles president seeks reelection on back of economic recovery
Voting began on Thursday in Seychelles' election, where incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan and allied lawmakers are looking to block a...
Read moreDetailsUgandan opposition leader Bobi Wine cleared to challenge Museveni again
Ugandan opposition leader, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, was cleared on Wednesday to stand for president, pitting him against Yoweri Museveni...
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