Ugandan Officer Killed in Somalia Bomb Attack
KAMPALA — A Ugandan military officer stationed in Somalia was killed and six other soldiers were wounded when their convoy struck a roadside bomb, Uganda’s...
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Kenyan Court Rules Against Police in Fatal Shooting of Pakistani Journalist
NAIROBI — A Kenyan court ruled on Monday that police unlawfully used lethal force in the killing of a Pakistani journalist near Nairobi in October...
Ethiopia Criticizes Somalia Over Port Deal Diplomatic Standoff
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a sharp rebuke to the Somali government on Wednesday, accusing Mogadishu of avoiding dialogue to resolve...
Kenyan Activists Abducted Amid Tax Protests, Rights Groups Allege
NAIROBI — In recent weeks, Kenya has been gripped by allegations of widespread abductions targeting activists involved in protests against a controversial tax bill. Human...
Auction Looms for Stranded Cargo Destined for South Sudan in Kenyan Warehouses
NAIROBI –In a bid to address the mounting issue of stranded cargo destined for South Sudan, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to...
Ruto Proposes Spending Cuts and Borrowing to Address Budget Deficit
NAIROBI — President William Ruto announced on Friday a plan to address Kenya’s nearly $2.7 billion budget shortfall through a combination of spending cuts and...
Uganda Airlines Plans Major Expansion, Adds London Gatwick to Destinations
KAMPALA — Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of the Republic of Uganda, has announced ambitious plans to expand its international operations over the next five...
Kenya and EU Enforce Landmark Trade Deal After Decade-Long Negotiations
NAIROBI – Kenya and the European Union have finalized a comprehensive trade agreement following ten years of intense negotiations, marking a significant milestone in bilateral...
Ethiopia Grapples with Soaring Internal Displacement Crisis, UN Report Reveals
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia faces an unprecedented internal displacement crisis, as highlighted in a recent report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of...
Tanzania Enhances Railway Network with New Electric Trains
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — In a significant move towards modernizing its railway infrastructure, Tanzania has received two new electric multiple-unit (EMU) trains from South...
