Kenya has condemned Tanzania’s decision to drop-off 74 Ethiopian ex-convicts at the Kenyan side of the Taveta border.
Tanzania reportedly transported the Ethiopians, who had…
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Ethiopia eager to host Africa’s foremost football tournament
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has expressed optimism about the country’s chances of winning the bid to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).…
East African leaders gather in Nairobi to discuss Ebola preparedness
NAIROBI (Xinhua) — African governments are due to meet in Nairobi from Tuesday for a regional conference on Ebola preparedness, Kenya’s health ministry said on…
East African currencies continue to struggle against the US Dollar
(The East African) – East African economies are feeling the pinch of inflation as their currencies continues to weaken against the dollar.
By Allan Olingo…
Scientists discover new dinosaur species in Tanzania
Ohio University paleontologists have identified a new species of titanosaurian, a member of the large-bodied sauropods that thrived during the final period of the dinosaur…
Kenya secures $113m to build 1,550km road connecting Burundi
By Christabel Ligami and Adam Ihucha
Kenya has secured $113 million from the African Development Bank for the construction of a transit route from the…
Rwanda invests in medical tourism
By Ivan Ngoboka
The New Times–(Kigali)-Medical tourism has for long been a preserve of a few countries such as South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia and…
IMF & EAC to upgrade Gov’t Finance Statistics with new program
African Business Panel-(Arusha)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the East African Community (EAC) this week launched a collaborative program to improve the compilation and dissemination…
Ethiopia, Kenya & Ghana vie for right to host 2017 African Nations Cup
BBC – Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana have announced their interest in bidding to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations following Libya’s withdrawal as the…
CITES: Poaching remains unsustainably high in Africa
The Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has revealed that despite some reductions from previous…
Dozens of al Shabab militants killed in clashes near Ethiopia-Somalia border
Ethiopian and Somali forces have reportedly killed about 74 al Shabab militants during a raid on the group’s bases in the region connecting both countries…
Uganda & South Sudan reject calls for review of Entebbe Nile agreement
Officials from Uganda and South Sudan have expressed opposition to the suggestions of Tanzania’s foreign minister for a re-negotiation of the 2010 Comprehensive Framework Agreement…
Kenya and China sign trade, development and cooperative agreements
Representatives of different branches of the governments of Kenya and China have penned up to 17 deals this weekend during a rare visit of the…
Tanzania’s VP survives helicopter crash
The Vice President of Tanzania, Gharib Bilal, and several other top officials escaped unhurt after a helicopter they were in crashed into a wall as…
Somali government, humanitarian groups voice concerns over Kenya’s crackdown on illegal Somali migrants
Somali authorities and several humanitarian groups (including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch) have called on Kenya’s security agencies to review their handling of the…
Kenya Airways plane skids off runway in Dar es Salaam
A Kenya Airways Embraer ERJ-190 flight from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam has skidded off the runway as it landed at the Julius Nyerere International…
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…
Somalia commissions Offshore Oil and Gas Survey
The Somali government has commissioned a study of the nation’s offshore oil and gas reserves by British-owned Soma Oil and Gas.
According to a report…
Tanzania inaugurates Telecommunication Traffic Monitoring System
Tanzania’s Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has officially launched a telecommunication traffic monitoring system to facilitate the organization’s regulation of network operators in the country.
The…
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…
Tanzania: Herders Protest against Forced Eviction from Grazing Land
Pastoral tribes in Tanzania have accused the government of suppressing their nomadic way of life by leasing parts of their grazing land to investors.
Since…
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…
Regional Bar Association accuses Burundi of violating East African Community Treaty
The East African Law Society (EALS) has accused the government of Burundi of breaching Articles 6(a) and 7(2) of the East African Community’s founding treaty,…
South Sudanese Government Calls for Troops to Protect Vital Facilities
The government of South Sudan has reportedly submitted a request to the Inter-governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) for troops to be deployed to protect vital…
Tanzania and Kenya to Deploy Troops to South Sudan
Top ranking government officials from Tanzania and Kenya have confirmed reports that both nations are set to deploy troops to war-torn South Sudan.
Tanzania’s Foreign…
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,…
Gender-Based Violence Increases in Tanzania
A study by Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA) has revealed that more cases of gender based violence were reported last year than a year ago.…
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,…
Tanzanian Attorney General Justifies Plan to Build Highway through Serengeti Park
Mr. Gabriel Malata, the principal state attorney and representative of the government of Tanzania in the ongoing trial over the construction of a super highway…
Kenya and Tanzania Sign Agreement to Permit Free Movement of Tour Operators
Tourism officials from Kenya and Tanzania have entered into a deal that will enable tour operators convey tourists to selected locations in either nation.
According…
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 …
Investigators Discover 7 Tanzanian-Owned Offshore Bank Accounts
Investigators say 7 Tanzanian registered companies have a combined asset worth about $40 million in banks located in British Virgin Island and Jersey, United States.…
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.…
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…
Chikugunya Infections Recorded in Uganda
Medical experts say cases of the harrowing Chikugunya disease have been recorded in Uganda.
Although this is not the first time the mosquito-borne virus has…
Tanzania: Elephant Population in Africa’s Largest Game Reserve under Threat
For many years, the Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania was home to one of the largest population of elephants on earth.
This sprawling reserve…
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…
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,…
East African Community to Launch Single Tourist Visa Next Month
After its much publicised failure to kick off as expected on January 1st, reportedly due to logistical constraints, the East African Community’s single tourist visa…
East African Countries to Cut Call Costs
Communications and Technology officials from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to institute uniform call charges in the region.
At a meeting in…
Nigerian Bishop Warns against the Spread of Islamic Extremism in Africa
Christians in Nigeria are living under a perpetual threat with the strength of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram reportedly growing.
This anti-Christian organization, whose main…
Alleged Brutality and Torture during Tanzania’s Anti-Poaching Operation
In recent years, the extent of elephant poaching in African countries has reached alarmingly rates.
Primarily being fueled by the soaring demand for tusks in…
East African Community Single Visa Scheme Postponed
The much anticipated kick off of the single visa scheme for the East African Community (EAC) has been postponed for a week to allow officials…
Coastal MP Proposes Reduction of Visa Fees to Boost Kenya’s Tourism
Malindi’s Member of Parliament, Dan Kazungu recently proposed a reduction of visa fees to boost Kenya’s tourism. During a homecoming party on Sunday, he stated…
Tanzanian Legislators Denounce Foreign Dominance in the Gas Sector
Tanzanian legislators are calling for a succession plan in the gas subsector to enable locals take over from foreign employees who currently dominate the…
WHO Confirms Hepatitis E Outbreak in Tanzania
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 15 cases of Hepatitis E virus in Kigoma, Tanzania.
The cases were detected after 46 blood samples…