East Africa
Uganda Names Crude Oil Blend Pearl Sweet as Commercial Production Nears
Uganda has officially christened its crude oil blend Pearl Sweet, marking a critical step toward commercial production by the end of 2026. The...
South Sudan Stands on the Brink of Renewed Violence as Elections Approach, UN Commission Warns
South Sudan is teetering on the edge of catastrophic violence as the world's youngest nation prepares for elections without essential safeguards in place,...
Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases as Outbreak Spreads
Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, raising the total number of infections in the country to five since the outbreak was...
East Africa Attracts $4.1 Billion Investment as Capital Market Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
East Africa has secured approximately $4.1 billion in investments between 2021 and 2025, driven by sweeping capital market reforms and foreign exchange liberalisation...
Severe Flooding And Landslides Strike Communities Across Ethiopia
Severe flooding and landslides have swept through several regions of Ethiopia, leaving widespread destruction in their wake and prompting urgent relief efforts by...
African Startups Raise 3.9 Billion Across 506 Deals in 2025
African startups secured 3.9 billion dollars in funding across 506 deals in 2025, signaling a stabilizing trend for the continent’s venture capital ecosystem...
World Bank Approves New Development Financing Package for East Africa
The World Bank has approved a new development financing package aimed at supporting economic growth and resilience across East Africa, as countries in...
Kenya Launches New Regional Talks to Strengthen Cross Border Security
Kenya has announced the start of new discussions with regional partners aimed at addressing growing cross border security challenges. The talks are expected...
