East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
African entrepreneurs work in challenging environments, and others may benefit from the skills they have developed
When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that’s missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor...
Read moreDetailsEthiopia’s 2026 General Election: Progress, Challenges, and Implications
The new parliament is expected to convene in October to re-elect Abiy for another five-year term. Turnout was 94%. More...
Read moreDetailsCanada to temporarily bar entry for foreigners who have recently been to Congo, against UN advice
The Canadian government said on Sunday it would deny entry to any foreigner who has been to Congo within the...
Read moreDetailsKenya investigating cybersecurity incident affecting president’s website
Kenya's Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said on Saturday it was investigating a cybersecurity incident that affected...
Read moreDetailsUN sanctions armed groups’ leaders in eastern Congo
The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on leaders of armed groups operating in eastern Congo including Rwandan-backed AFC/M23...
Read moreDetailsDRC: Uvira’s displaced lose hope as US ultimatum on Rwanda troops expires
After a US ultimatum expires, displaced people in Uvira are losing hope as the situation remains unchanged. July 15 marked...
Read moreDetailsAid group says seven Americans quarantining at Kenya Ebola facility after US travel ban
Seven American aid workers who had been in Congo to fight the Ebola outbreak are quarantining at a new isolation...
Read moreDetailsScientists find new monkey species in Congo’s rainforest
Scientists have identified a new species of monkey in Democratic Republic of Congo's rainforest, distinguished by patches of light-colored skin...
Read moreDetailsUganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free
Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free...
Read moreDetailsBakiga / Abakiga of northern Rwanda and southern Uganda
Today, the Bakiga constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in southwestern Uganda and have a significant presence in the...
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