Kenya’s President Warns of Borrowing Surge After Rejected Finance Bill
NAIROBI — President William Ruto announced on Sunday that Kenya will need to borrow significantly more to keep the government operational following the rejection of...
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Youth-Led Protests Over Finance Bill Rocked Kenya Amid Uneasy Calm
NAIROBI — This week, at least five people have been killed in Kenya as protests against a controversial finance bill have escalated, culminating in part...
Uganda’s Refugee Challenge: Balancing Open Doors with Rising Pressures
By Tom NM Kampala, Uganda — For years, Uganda has been heralded as a beacon of progressive migration policy. Its welcoming stance towards refugees has...
U.S. and Tanzania Join Forces to Combat Illegal Fishing
NAIROBI –In a bid to tackle illegal fishing, preserve marine life, and protect local economies, the United States is collaborating with Tanzania to introduce electronic...
Uganda’s Population Surges to 45.9 Million, Census Reveals
KAMPALA — Uganda’s population has soared to 45.9 million, up from 34.6 million in 2014, according to preliminary results from the 2024 national census released...
Kenya’s Youth Activists Gear Up for Bigger Battle After Tax Hike Victory
NAIROBI –After successfully pushing the government to scrap $2.7 billion in proposed tax hikes, Kenya’s young activists are shifting their focus to tackle deeper issues...
Nigerian Passport Holders Face Tighter Travel Restrictions From Ethiopia, Turkey, and UAE
ADDIS ABABA — In recent years, Nigerian passport holders have faced increasing travel restrictions, with Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) revoking privileges...
Kenyan Police Use Teargas to Disperse Protesters as President Withdraws Tax Hike Bill
NAIROBI — Kenyan police fired teargas at dozens of protesters and blocked streets leading to the presidential palace on Thursday, as small demonstrations continued in...
Traders’ Strike Expands in Tanzania, Threatening National Commerce
Dar es Salaam — Traders in Tanzania’s bustling commercial city of Dar es Salaam have extended their strike, which is now affecting other parts of...
UN Security Council Urges Dialogue to Resolve Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute Over Somaliland
The United Nations Security Council has called on Ethiopia and Somalia to engage in dialogue to resolve the ongoing dispute over Somaliland, which declared independence...
