East Africa maritime news Stories
Crew aboard the Stolt Sagaland repelled four armed attackers off the Somali coast, the first suspected piracy incident in the region since 2024.
Uganda makes its maiden appearance at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, facing France, Chile, and Canada as the young Cubs aim to shine on the gl...
Kenya and eight partner countries are embedding climate resilience into their health systems through a World Bank–funded regional programme aimed at c...
The society expressed concern over reports of fatalities, injuries and mass arrests following the October 29 General Election, noting that the actions...
On this matter, the federal government emphasised the importance of dialogue and compliance with curfew regulations as essential measures to prevent f...
Many of them say they have been left to shoulder the financial and emotional burden of burying their loved ones without much help.
EALS demanded immediate disclosure and accountability, urging Uganda to account for Oyoo and Njagi, Tanzania to provide a transparent account of Polep...
A major resolution from the conference focused on the proposed IGAD Single Visa for non-IGAD citizens, designed to simplify tourism, trade, and invest...
Delays in establishing a Monetary Union and prolonged discussions on political federation illustrate the challenges of achieving consensus among membe...
Kenya maintained the most diversified renewable energy portfolio, successfully integrating geothermal, wind, solar, and hydro resources more effective...
The 256-kilometre Kisumu–Kakira Expressway will upgrade key trade routes, modernise border posts, and enhance connectivity across five EAC countries.
The nine elected members are Hussein Hassan Mohamed, Ilhaan Ali Gasar, Faysal Abdi Roble, Abdisalaam Hadliye, Abdirahman Bashir Sharif, Fahma Ahmed Nu...
Rwandan MP Clement Musangabatware was elected as EAPNAC’s first-ever President, while Kenya’s Kurgat Zipporah Jesang Kering was chosen as his deputy.
The vote to elect the representatives will take place on Wednesday, marking a major procedural step in Somalia’s integration into the East African Com...
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir clarified that the county was not involved in organising or sponsoring this year’s event, unlike the previ...
Nineteen survivors were rescued shortly after the incident, while recovery teams on Sunday retrieved one body as efforts to locate the remaining two v...
This is the first time Somalia will have members sitting in the regional parliament since it officially joined the bloc.
The victims’ bodies are yet to be recovered, raising concerns over the organisers’ alleged failure to enforce safety measures during the race.
The Kenya Red Cross confirmed that 19 passengers were rescued safely, while search and rescue operations continue to locate the three individuals who...
Rivatex, which Moi University acquired in 2007, was reopened to support research, training, and textile production after a decade-long closure caused...
The president’s call marks the first time Somalia has moved to formally incorporate Swahili as a working and instructional language alongside Somali,...
The delay in holding the meeting prolongs uncertainty over how the Secretariat will address the vacancies and maintain operations. Partner states are...
Data from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) shows Kenya’s tea exports hit a record $1.7 billion (Sh219.6 billion), up from $1.4...
The EAPC Board warned that the sale could create concentrated ownership, granting Kalahari Cement, in association with Bamburi Cement, an effective 41...
KPA Chair Kiarie Kamau linked the tax removal to supporting lifelong learning goals aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Competency-Based Curricul...
MPs warned that the proposed transfer of nearly 30 per cent of EAPC’s authorised shares was being conducted in secrecy, raising concerns over potentia...
Match Masters Limited, filed the case arguing that the excise duty introduced by Tanzania violates the EAC Treaty and amounts to protectionism.
The conflict in eastern DRC has escalated, displacing over 7.8 million people and leaving 28 million more facing food insecurity, nearly four million...
Regions including south-western Ethiopia, north-western Kenya, central to northern Uganda, most of Rwanda, and western Burundi are expected to have eq...
