East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
Mozambique insists on neutrality in Ukraine war
The Mozambican government says it will not succumb to international pressure to change its neutrality in Russia's invasion of Ukraine....
Read moreDetailsUS dismissed Somaliland’s latest bid for recognition
The US Department of State has dismissed the latest bid for recognition by the leader of self-declared republic of Somaliland....
Read moreDetailsKenya’s deputy president, estranged from his boss, aims for the presidency
Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto is due to be nominated on Tuesday by his new party to stand for the...
Read moreDetailsMozambique aims to produce all its own rice by 2030
Mozambique must reduce its reliance on imported cereals, the government says, warning that current wheat and fertiliser shortages may result...
Read moreDetailsUganda arrests prominent coordinator of ADF rebel group
Ugandan police have arrested a suspected prominent recruiter and coordinator of the Allied Democratic Forces rebel group. Police spokesperson Fred...
Read moreDetailsSomalia to miss deadline to complete elections
Somalia is likely to miss a deadline to conclude long-delayed parliamentary elections as political disagreements continue in the country. The...
Read moreDetailsUgand and Rwanda push for rekindled ties
Officials from Uganda and Rwanda are giving fresh impetus to their drive to rekindle ties between Kampala and Kigali which...
Read moreDetailsUganda military denies president’s son has resigned
Uganda's military said on Monday that President Yoweri Museveni's son, a lieutenant general who stood down for what many believe...
Read moreDetailsKenya’s President Kenyatta says “We have chosen Raila Odinga”
Weeks after their parties joined forces ahead of elections in August, Kenyatta reiterated his support to former rival before a...
Read moreDetailsUkraine soldiers to leave UN mission in eastern DRC
A contingent of 250 Ukrainian peacekeepers are to leave eastern DRC and return to Ukraine. The announcement was made on...
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