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Trump halts aid to South Africa over land reforms, Israel ICJ case, and Iran ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

The executive order lists several grievances, accusing Pretoria of policies that Washington deems harmful to US interests.

Report warns Kenya losing skills as more students prefer studying, working  abroad
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The report says that students prioritise opportunities to gain work experience while studying, alongside financial aid and scholarship availability.

Somalia's new mission faces similar challenges as its predecessor
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The force entered the theatre without adequate funding and troops following the lingering stalemate over which states would be allowed to send troops...

South Africa will not be bullied, Ramaphosa says as tensions with US escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 06, 2025

The rift between Washington and Pretoria has been widening for months, but Trump's return to the White House has accelerated diplomatic tensions.

Uhuru blames Tshisekedi’s lack of political will for DRC peace talks disruptions
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 06, 2025

A comprehensive report on the status of the process has since been submitted to the African Union, EAC and the SADC secretariats ahead of their joint...

Explainer: Understanding SADC's mandate in eastern DR Congo
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The mission began its peace enforcement efforts nearly from scratch following the return of armed groups mainly M23 to the areas they had withdrawn fr...

Tanzania surpasses tourism target, attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 05, 2025

Chana attributed the impressive growth in tourist numbers to the government's strategic initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the sector after the setback...

Power moves: The women changing Africa's leadership landscape
DW News  |  Feb 05, 2025

According to the United Nations' Women division, only six countries in the world have 50 per cent or more women in their single or lower houses of par...

Eldoret Sports Club to host 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Pri...

DR Congo conflict: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution
DW News  |  Feb 02, 2025

Last week, 13 SADC troops from South Africa and three from Malawi were killed in clashes with fighters belonging to the M23 movement.

EAC to enforce new tariffs on high-risk goods to curb revenue losses
Amina Wako  |  Feb 01, 2025

If approved, the tariffs will take effect starting July 1, 2025.

Why High Court quashed Dr Mokua’s nomination as East African Court of Justice judge
Amina Wako  |  Feb 01, 2025

The court found that the process lacked public participation and oversight from key legal bodies.

Court blocks Mokua's nomination to East African Court of Justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

The court pointed out that the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) must be involved in assessing candidates for the regional court.

EAC summit urges DR Congo government to engage with M23 rebels directly
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 30, 2025

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi was absent, as had earlier been confirmed by his spokesperson Tina Salama.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger officially exit regional bloc ECOWAS as notice expires
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

Their decision to withdraw was announced in January 2024, citing dissatisfaction with the bloc's increasing ties to France.

What France loses by closing its military bases in Africa
The Conversation  |  Jan 28, 2025

As part of the informal division of security responsibilities among Western nations, France has long been considered the “gendarme of Africa”.

Reclaiming narratives: African storytelling as a path to justice and reparations
Global Voices  |  Jan 28, 2025

Writers like Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have been acclaimed worldwide, setting African stories on the stage within global literary cir...

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