East Africa

2 weeks ago

Kenya, Rwanda Central Banks Ink Deal for Crossborder Transaction

Kenya and Rwanda have entered into a deal which will see an overarching cross-border payment service between the two states.…
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4 weeks ago

Kampala, Dar Lead as Nairobi Office Occupancy Hits 80.3%

Nairobi’s prime office occupancy has increased from 77.7% to 80.3% in the second half of 2025, trailing regional peers, with…
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February 3, 2026

How Tanzania’s Grip on Foreign Investors Ended Uber’s 10-Year Reign

Ride-hailing Uber ceased operations in Tanzania from 30 January 2026, ending years of protracted regulatory battle with local regulators. Tanzania…
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January 30, 2026

Turkey Deploys F-16 Fighter Jets in Somalia to Fight al-Shabaab

Turkey has deployed F-16 fighter jets and attack helicopters to Somalia, as Ankara steps up action against the Islamist militant…
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January 29, 2026

Finance Trust Bank Downgrades to Tier II on Bank of Uganda Approval

The Bank of Uganda has approved Finance Trust Bank’s request to downgrade its operations from a Tier I commercial bank…
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November 12, 2025

UN believes hundreds were killed in Tanzania election protests

The U.N. Human Rights Office said on Tuesday it believes hundreds of people were killed in Tanzania in protests that…
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October 8, 2025

Ethiopia Inaugurates First Phase of Ogaden LNG Project Co-developed with China

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project in…
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October 1, 2025

Madagascar Protesters Demand President’s Resignation in Fifth Day of Rallies

Hundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a…
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July 14, 2025

Rwanda Receives $84 Million from ATIDI For New Airport Construction

The African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has approved a $84 million counter-guarantee to facilitate the construction of Rwanda’s…
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June 27, 2025

Congo Drops Demand for Immediate Rwandan Troop Pullout

Congolese negotiators have dropped a demand that Rwandan troops immediately leave eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, paving the way for…
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