Tag: East Africa

Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case as Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Spreads Across East Africa

Lead_Story Sharya Christiana -
On October 5th, 2026, authorities discovered the lifeless body of a Kenyan man who had been residing in the...

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers Get Underway as 48 African Nations Begin Their Journey Towards Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

CU Sports Sharya Christiana -
National football teams in Africa have started a new journey, heading towards the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with...

From Local Courts to International Contenders: Uganda’s Pickleball Boom Takes Flight

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
KAMPALA, Uganda, September 22, 2026 — The fourth instalment of the Pickleball Uganda Open event was successfully organised, as...

East Africa Braces for Growing Food-Security Pressures as El Niño Threatens Crops

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
East Africa is at present undergoing a food-security threat due to the increasing climate extremes, weak harvests, rising grain...

Who Is Blocking East Africa’s Single Market? Tanzania Accounts for 39% of Unresolved Trade Barriers

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
NAIROBI, August 31, 2026- The objective of East Africa to become an integrated single market is currently impeded by...

Can Culture Unite a Region? Kenya and Uganda Have Taken the Question to the Stage

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
The East African Music, Dance and Drama Festival 2026 is not just an ordinary occasion. It is vibrant and...
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Rwanda Rewrites Africa’s Electric Mobility Playbook with Landmark Battery-Swapping Mandate

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
Rwanda has set a precedent in Africa’s electric mobility future by making a drastic move. The country became the...

East Africa’s AI Blueprint: Top Insights from the First GITEX Kenya Summit

Technology Rakshithan Mahendran -
The first AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA summit was held in Nairobi from May 19 to 21, 2026,...

Is East Africa Slowly Breaking Apart? Scientists Reveal a Shocking Change

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
The Turkana Rift in Eastern Africa is a vibrant hub for scientific exploration. It is famous for two reasons....

Earth Reaches Dangerous Climate Milestone — What This Means for Millions

Environment Piumi Fernando -
A significant international report, created by a group of 160 scientists from 23 countries, presents a serious finding: the...

East Africa’s First Ultra-Intelligent Surgery Robot Is Changing Everything—Starting in Kigali!

Healthcare Warsha De Silva -
Healthcare (Commonwealth Union) _ In a groundbreaking step for medical innovation in East Africa, King Faisal Hospital has introduced...

Electric Bikes, Billions in Trade & Women’s Empowerment: UK’s Bold Bet on Kenya’s Future!

Africa Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ Kenya is set to benefit from a Sh13.7 billion (£80 million) investment from the United...

Ethiopia Invites Pakistan to Tap Africa’s $1.5 Trillion Market at ‘Invest in Ethiopia 2025’

Business & Trade Warsha De Silva -
Diaspora (Commonwealth Union) _ Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, has...

Pakistan Sets Sail for Africa: Karachi–Djibouti Shipping Corridor to Redraw Indian Ocean Trade Map

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
ISLAMABAD, April 21, 2025 — In a bold move to redefine its presence on the African stage, Pakistan’s Ministry...

Aga Khan IV Passes Away—How His Legacy Transformed Africa Forever

Lead_Story Warsha De Silva -
Africa (Commonwealth Union) – Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, more widely recognized as Aga Khan IV, was a towering figure in...

Meet the Indian-origin father who shook the UN to rescue his detained daughter in Uganda!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ In a distressing turn of events, Pankaj Oswal, a prominent Indian-origin billionaire industrialist, has taken his...