East Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the eastern sub-region of the African continent.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin hosts Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks focused on bilateral ties...
Read moreDetailsEast African nations discussing regional refinery project, Kenya president says
Kenya is holding discussions with neighbouring Tanzania and other East African countries on plans to build a new oil refinery...
Read moreDetailsUS criticizes China’s pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president’s trip
The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's president at China's behest, the State...
Read moreDetailsAbebe Bikila (1932-1973): Ethiopian marathoner and first black African to win an Olympic medal
Bikila proved that African athletes possessed the physiological and mental capacity, paving the way for legends like Haile Gebrselassie and...
Read moreDetailsEast African Community’s expansion has triggered financial difficulties: why solutions come with risks
The East African Community is one of Africa’s oldest regional economic organisations. Its birth in 1967 was the culmination of decades of economic...
Read moreDetailsTop 10 Best African Airports For 2026
Africa’s airports are soaring to new heights in 2026. More airports are expanding with more flight connections and investing in...
Read moreDetailsChina praises blocking of Taiwan president’s Africa trip, Taipei defiant
China heaped praise on Wednesday on three African countries that refused to let Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's aircraft fly over...
Read moreDetailsUS in talks to resettle 1,100 Afghans in DR Congo, group says
The Trump administration is in talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to resettle 1,100 Afghans who have been stranded in...
Read moreDetailsTaiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday he had cancelled his trip to Eswatini this week, after his government accused...
Read moreDetailsTigray party to restore pre-war administration, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace
Tigray's main political party said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with...
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