Kenya’s online cargo system to be launched next month
Kenya is set to launch an online system for clearing cargo next month.
President Kenyatta will officially roll out the system in May, reports indicate.…
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South Sudan to join regional railway project
South Sudan will join Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda in a standard gauge railway (SGR) project that seeks to enhance regional integration and trade.
A Joint…
Sudan and South Sudan leaders meet in Khartoum
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir hosted his counterpart, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, in Khartoum recently amid ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations in the…
East African countries agree to construct oil refinery in Uganda
East African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda have agreed on the process of implementing the construction of a regional oil refinery, which will be…
Ethiopia and Kenya to speed up Special Status Agreement to boost business ties
Ethiopia and Kenya plan to speed up the implementation of a Special Status Agreement (SSA) to improve trade and investment between one another.
This decision…
EU-Africa Summit opens in Brussels
The 4th EU-Africa Summit kicked off yesterday in Brussels, with attendance from African and European leaders from about 80 nations.
Leaders from the two continents…
IAAF World-Half Marathon Championships Round-up
Kenyan athletes produced a dominant display at the 22nd edition of the IAAF World-Half Marathon Championships in Denmark.
The event saw the Kenyan team grapple…
Kenya to use Surveillance Drones to combat Poaching
The Kenyan government has announced plans of using surveillance drones in the fight against elephant and rhino poaching.
A new law will also see the…
Ethiopia launches Climate Innovation Center
The Ethiopian government has launched an innovative Climate Center in Addis Ababa on Thursday, March 27th.
Report indicate that the project is the result of…
Khartoum postpones UN Refugee Program
The Sudanese government has announced the suspension of a United Nations program aimed at providing training and other forms of assistance to thousands of refugees…
Somalia to get 4G LTE High-Speed Internet
Glocall Telecoms has announced plans of providing high-speed internet in Mogadishu using Tazca Connects’ LTE infrastructure.
Glocall’s CEO, Mobeen Bhamjee, has issued a statement saying…
Ethiopia accused of Monitoring Dissidents
A rights group has accused the Ethiopian government of listening to and recording the phone calls of opposition journalists and activists.
According to a report…
East African Community harmonize Medical Standards
The East African Community has initiated a multi-million Shillings project aimed at harmonizing medicine registration and ensuring access to effective and safe cures for the…
Ethiopia to host Africa Investment Forum
The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, is set to host a significant continental investment forum early next month.
Reports indicate that already about 150 international…
Police clash with opposition leaves 15 injured in Burundi
Fifteen members of Burundi’s opposition party have been reportedly injured following clashes with the police late on Saturday.
The Police also apprehended many other suspects…
Kenya to Bid for 2017 IAAF Youth Championships
Isaiah Kiplagat, the president of Athletics Kenya (AK), has revealed that the country will bid to host the 2017 IAAF World Youth Championships in Nairobi.…
Rwanda and South Africa row over Failed Assasination Plot
The diplomatic rift between the governments of Rwanda and South Sudan has taken a new dimension after both nations withdrew their high commissioners from one…
Unilever to establish Manufacturing Plant in Ethiopia
Multi-national manufacturer, Unilever, has announced plans of opening a plant in Ethiopia.
The consumer-product giant will open the manufacturing plant next year as part of…
Burundi and Zambia to extend Tanzania-Zambia Railway
The governments of Burundi and Zambia have disclosed plans of stretching the Tanzania-Zambia railway line to Burundi in order to support growth in bilateral trade…
Tanzania and France Development Agency collaborate on Water Project
The government of Tanzania has entered into agreements with the French Development Agency (AFD) to facilitate projects aimed at improving local access to safe water…
Uganda Accuses World Bank of Blackmail
Uganda has accused the World Bank of blackmail after the institution postponed its issuance of a $90 million loan over the country’s adoption of a…
Rwanda set to Host East Africa’s Business Council Headquarters
The Rwandan government has agreed to allocate land to East Africa’s Business Council (EABC) to construct the body’s regional head offices, reports indicate.
According to…
Djibouti signs Defense Agreement with China
The governments of China and Djibouti have signed an agreement to promote mutually beneficial co-operation in the defense industry.
The agreement signed between Defense Ministers,…
Tanzania to Strengthen Ties with China
The governments of Tanzania and China have agreed to strengthen their diplomatic ties as both nations marked 50 years of communication and co-operation with one…
Rwanda to Host East Africa’s Science and Technological Commission
The East African Community (EAC) has settled on Rwanda to host the upcoming East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).
Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister,…
East African Leaders to Introduce Central Corridor Infrastructural Projects
Leaders from the East African region will soon initiate the Central Corridor Infrastructural Project, which will include Burundi and Tanzania, reports indicate.
According to reports,…
Rwanda’s $24m Solar Plant Deal
Reports indicate that Rwanda is set to become the first East African country with a utility-scale solar plant following a $24m deal.
This deal will…
Ethiopian Airlines to introduce flights to Mogadishu
Ethiopian Airlines is set to initiate a new route to Mogadishu following the cooperative agreements in transportation and aviation between the two nations, reports indicate.…
Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania meet to discuss Tour Operation Issues
Ministers in charge of tourism and wildlife from Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya are meeting at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha this week to …
Kenya and United Kingdom collaborate to end Poaching
The government of the United Kingdom has revealed plans to assist Kenya stop unlawful wildlife trade and solve related issues, reports indicate.
According to a…
Tanzania’s Eurobond to be Delayed
Reports indicate that Tanzania may postpone its debut Eurobond until the following fiscal year following a delay in obtaining a risk evaluation by Citigroup Inc.…
Djibouti Launches Internet Exchange Point in East Africa
Djibouti’s Data Center (DCC) has announced the initiation of its Internet Exchange Point (IXP) with the aim of decreasing network costs for operators and improving…
Discharged Somali Soldiers demonstrate in Mogadishu
Hundreds of discharged soldiers and disabled army veterans staged a demonstration in front of the presidential compound in Mogadishu on Saturday.
According to reports, the…
Ethiopia mulls Exporting Electricity to Yemen
Ethiopia and Yemen have begun negotiations into an agreement that could see the former export electrical power to the Middle Eastern nation over 700 miles…
Tanzania to Build Airport near Serengeti National Park
The protracted battle over the construction of an international airport near Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is almost over, reports indicate.
According to reports, plans for…
Landmark Trial of Rwandan Genocide Suspect Opens in Paris
France has opened the trial of a Rwandan ex-army captain, Pascal Simbikangwa, who is being charged with complicity in the Rwandan genocide that reportedly left…
Grenade Attack in Rwanda leaves 6 Injured
A grenade attack reportedly occurred next to a bus stop in Rwanda’s Northern Province, leaving at least six people wounded. It is reported that two…
Kenyan Athletes Threaten to Boycott International Competitions over Tax Imposition
Kenyan athletes have allegedly threatened to boycott every upcoming international competition in protest against the government’s move to tax their foreign earnings.
According to reports,…
Uganda to hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Japanese-funded Bridge
Japan has agreed to fund a new dual-carriage bridge in Uganda, which will provide a faster and safer means of crossing the Nile.
According to…
Uganda Strikes Oil Deal with Tullow and Partners
The Ugandan government has reportedly completed negotiations with a British company Tullow Oil and its partners and will soon sign an accord that could result…
South Africa to Invest in Tanzania’s Processing Zones
Investment and bilateral business between South Africa and Tanzania is expected to increase significantly following an agreement between the two countries, reports indicate.
The two…
Dubai to Host Somalia’s Second Investment Summit
Dubai is set to host Somalia’s Second Investment Summit (SIS) scheduled for April 6th-7th 2014.
According to reports, Somalia Economic Forum will host this year’s…
Burundi Invests $25 Million in High-Speed Internet
Burundi has officially initiated a $25 million investment project in a bid to improve internet accessibility and decrease costs, reports indicate.
The landlocked African nation,…
Djibouti Signs Trade and Economic Deal with China
The governments of China and Djibouti have entered into another trade and economic agreement, which is expected to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the…
Ethiopia Signs Cooperation Agreement with Ghana
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros Adhanom and Ghana’s Foreign Minister Hannah Tetteh have signed a cooperation agreement on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in…
Ethiopia to Host Regional International Astronomical Union office
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has signed an agreement with Ethiopian partners to host a regional office in Addis Ababa.
The facility that will result…
Kenya’s Mobile Operators Meet with Communications Commission over Quality of Services
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) today held a meeting with Kenya’s mobile network operators to discuss several issues including the recent Quality of Service…
Kenyans Allegedly Abducted in Mogadishu
Media reports allege that unknown gunmen have kidnapped two Kenyan men today.
The purported abduction is said to have taken place in the Hodan district…