East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
Kenya bank stocks to rise on dividends, earnings – Analysts
Banking sector stocks in Kenya are tipped to rally on improved earnings and increased dividend prospects ahead of the industry’s...
Read moreDetailsAfrica creates 15 million jobs, but poor working environment increases
Some 15 million Africans got jobs last year, a new International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) report shows. Yet 148 million African...
Read moreDetailsComoros: Polls open as President Assoumani seeks fourth term
Polls have opened in the Comoros in an election that has president Azali Assoumani contesting for a fourth five-year term. The...
Read moreDetailsOfficial says Collapse of goldmine in Tanzania kills 22
The collapse of an illegal small-scale gold mine has killed at least 22 people in northern Tanzania following heavy rains,...
Read moreDetailsComoros president tipped to win new term amid partial opposition boycott
Comoros will vote in an election on Sunday that is expected to deliver a fourth term to President Azali Assoumani,...
Read moreDetailsIMF approves disbursement of $60.7 million to Mozambique, says Natural gas accelerates economic recovery
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allowed Mozambique immediate access to US$60.7 million under the Extended...
Read moreDetailsKenya faces backlash over ‘Hectic’ visa-free entry
Kenya's recent decision to offer visa-free entry to all foreigners has stirred controversy, with critics calling it "hectic." President William...
Read moreDetailsSomaliland defence minister resigns over sea access deal with Ethiopia
Somaliland's Defence Minister has resigned in protest over a deal allowing Ethiopia to use a port in the breakaway Somali...
Read moreDetailsUganda denies reports of Nigeria rejecting its degrees
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) denies allegations that Uganda may face Nigeria's rejection of its degree certificates over...
Read moreDetailsRwanda signs multiple deals with Jordan during king’s visit
Rwanda and Jordan have signed multiple bilateral agreements as the two countries seek to broaden ties. The deals were signed...
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