East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
DR Congo: Nobel winner Denis Mukwege launches electoral campaign in hometown
Nobel-winning gynaecologist Denis Mukwege of the Democratic republic of Congo staged a rally in his hometown on Saturday, promising to...
Read moreDetailsMadagascar’s Rajoelina re-elected amid boycott
Incumbent president Andry Rajoelina is poised for a new term in Madagascar. The election commission said Saturday that he won...
Read moreDetailsKenya to privatise 35 state companies, president announces
The Kenyan authorities are to privatise 35 state-owned companies and are considering opening up the capital of 100 others, President...
Read moreDetailsMadagascar election: Andry Rajoelina set to retain presidency
Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina appears set to secure another term as he continues his commanding lead in the presidential...
Read moreDetailsSomalia President backs Army to take over from African Union
The Somali army will be able to take over from the African Union forces expected to leave the country at...
Read moreDetailsIGAD countries “optimistic” about new talks between Ethiopia and an armed Oromo group
The Igad bloc of East African countries said on Wednesday it was "optimistic" about new talks between the Ethiopian government...
Read moreDetails300,000 Tanzanians were killed by Germany during the Maji-Maji uprising: why it was genocide and should be called that
German involvement in Tanzania began in 1890 when Berlin decided to take over administration of east African territories which German...
Read moreDetailsUK-Somalia food summit opens in London
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has opened a Global Food Security Summit in London. The conference is a joint initiative...
Read moreDetailsMadagascar: President Rajoelina takes huge early lead in poll
Madagascar’s incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has taken a massive early lead in last Thursday’s election, boycotted by some parties, with...
Read moreDetailsBritish PM Sunak optimistic over asylum plan with Rwanda depsite court ruling
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday that the number of migrants crossing illegally into the UK from Europe...
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