November 01
East Africa: Burundi Assumes New Chairmanship of Comesa
The 23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State and Government is underway in Bujumbura, Burundi, where President Evariste Ndayishimiye has assumed the bloc's leadership, taking over from… Read more »
October 16
Rwanda: Rwanda Faces Economic Strain As Countries Mull Travel Restrictions
Countries imposing travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda over the Marburg virus outbreak could severely impact the nation's economy and public health response, despite the World… Read more »
September 26
East Africa: Biden to Skip East Africa, Visit Angola in First Africa Trip
US President Joe Biden will bypass East Africa during his first visit to the continent as president, instead choosing Angola as his destination, the White House announced during… Read more »
September 23
Angola: Angola Airlines Receives First A220-300 Aircraft
Angola's national carrier has received its first A220-300 aircraft, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization with site on long haul flights. Read more »
August 13
Rwanda: Ethiopia, Rwanda Aim for Aviation Hub Status As Kenya Faces Hurdles
Ethiopia and Rwanda are making significant strides to establish themselves as key aviation hubs in East Africa, with substantial investments in airport infrastructure as Kenya… Read more »
August 08
East Africa: Burundi Joins EAC One Network Area to Lower Calling Costs
Burundi has joined Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania under the East African Community (EAC) One Network Area (ONA), aimed at reducing telecommunication costs in the… Read more »
July 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Fighting Triggers Crisis, Women and Girls Hit Hard
Persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has triggered a severe and underreported humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering. Read more »
July 09
East Africa: Deteriorating Security in DRC Takes Centre Stage At EAC Retreat
The East African Community (EAC) ministerial meeting concluded on Sunday with a stark focus on the worsening security situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),… Read more »
June 21
Tanzania: Tanzania Boosts Central Corridor Cargo With DRC Dry Port Land Acquisition
Tanzania has secured 60 hectares of land in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to develop a dry port, aiming to enhance cargo movement along the central corridor and boost… Read more »
June 18
Africa: Qatar Steps Up Aviation Rivalry in Africa With Billion-Dollar RwandAir Stake
Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 49 percent stake in RwandAir next month, concluding nearly five years of negotiations with the East African-based carrier. Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Ruto Orders KTDA Management Fee Cut Amid Legal Disputes
President William Ruto has issued a directive to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to slash its management fee, reigniting a contentious debate in the wake of an ongoing… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Outranks JKIA in Latest Rankings
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is slipping from its once-held position as the premier regional hub, trailing two spots behind Kigali in the latest rankings. Read more »
March 22
Rwanda: Kibos Sugar to Relocate Ksh200m Plant to Rwanda After Kenyan Setback
Kibos Sugar is set to relocate its industrial sugar refinery plant to Rwanda following the Kenyan government's failure to grant it special economic status, allowing duty-free… Read more »
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