East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
Kenya and Iran strengthen bilateral ties
Kenya's president William Ruto and Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi have signed a number of trade agreements during a visit by...
Read moreDetailsUganda imposes levy on foreign digital companies’ income
Uganda's parliament late on Tuesday passed a new tax law that imposes a 5% levy on income earned in the...
Read moreDetailsProtesters clash with Kenya police over tax hikes, two killed, officers say
Stone-throwing demonstrators clashed with police in Kenyan cities on Wednesday and two were shot dead, officers on the scene said,...
Read moreDetailsWhy African youths should embrace emerging opportunities, gain skills, and tap into technology
Kenyan youths have been used by politicians for a long time to advance political interests, the recent demonstrations notwithstanding. The...
Read moreDetailsUganda: Why the Parish Development Model is Unrealistic
In February 2022, the Government of Uganda launched the Parish Development Model (PDM) to lift 39% of households out of...
Read moreDetailsWhy Mobile Money is Becoming Unpopular in Uganda
Mobile money usage is considered a cheap, accessible, secure, and convenient alternative to traditional banking. In Uganda, over 34 million people have...
Read moreDetailsSomalia’s new president applauds return of U.S. troops, calls for reconciliation
Somalia's new president has applauded the return of U.S. troops to help fight a deadly insurgency and says delivering security...
Read moreDetailsDRC citizens in Goma welcome sanctions against Rwanda, African Union calls for dialogue
The decision by the Congo to cut ties with Rwanda has elicited mixed reactions. Kinshasa on Friday halted all RwandAir...
Read moreDetailsEritrean President says Ukraine is a victim of the West’s “war” on Russia
Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki says developments in Ukraine are a continuation of a long-term Western strategy to contain Russia, and...
Read moreDetailsTanzania leader Samia Suluhu says she has outperformed male presidents
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu says she has in some circumstances handled the country’s top office better than other male presidents...
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