East Africa
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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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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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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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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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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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Kenya to Borrow $1.5 Billion in New Debt While Buying Back $900 Million
Kenya is returning to the international markets with a plan to borrow Ksh.193.5 billion ($1.5 billion) through a new bond…
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Uganda to Build First Climate-Resilient Market at Elegu with EU and Denmark Support
Uganda is set to construct its first climate-resilient market in Elegu, a border town crucial for trade between Uganda and…
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Somalia leaps towards digital transformation through QR-based payments brought by BPC
Somalia, historically characterised by a predominantly cash-based economy, has recently made significant developments toward digital financial inclusion. The country’s financial…
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UN Security Council Considers British-Drafted Resolution for War-Torn Sudan
The United Nations Security Council is debating a British-proposed resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, urging warring factions to…
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Kenya’s Other Major Airports Join JKIA in Anti-Adani Takeover Deal
Kenya’s main international airport in Nairobi was plunged into chaos overnight as its staff went on strike at midnight Wednesday…
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