• 1 April, 2025
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua
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Kenya’s Deputy President Impeached: Amid Corruption Allegations and Political Tensions

In a significant and historic move, Kenya’s National Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, citing accusations

President of Tanzania Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan
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Tanzania Suspends Leading Newspapers’ Digital Platforms Over Animation Critical of President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Tanzania’s media regulator has suspended the online editions of three prominent newspapers—The Citizen, Mwananchi, and Mwanaspoti—following their publication of an

Aerial photograph of the coconut plantation at East Point, Diego Garcia. Photograph shows strip of land between both ocean and lagoon.
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UK to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius in Historic Agreement

In a monumental decision, the United Kingdom has agreed to return sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, marking a

Mr. Harold Jiya, Chief Executive Officer, NBM Plc with Mr. Haytham ElMaayergi, Executive Vice President, Global Trade Bank Africa at Afreximbank
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Afreximbank Signs Landmark $100M Trade Finance Facility with National Bank of Malawi

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a significant US$100 million Trade Finance Facilitation Facility (AFTRAF) agreement with the National

Kenyan President Ruto Visits Haiti and Pledges Additional 600 Police Officers
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Kenyan President Ruto Visits Haiti and Pledges Additional 600 Police Officers

Kenyan President William Ruto made a significant visit to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, to assess the progress of a Kenya-led security

Kenyan President William Ruto and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz give a press conference in Berlin on Friday. Liesa Johannssen/Reuters
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Germany and Kenya Sign Controlled Worker Migration Agreement

Germany and Kenya have struck a landmark controlled migration agreement aimed at addressing labour shortages in Germany and creating job

Indian Ocean island nation Comoros Holds Presidential Election Amid Controversy
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Comoros President Azali Assoumani “Out of Danger” After Knife Attack; Attacker Found Dead in Custody

Comoros President Azali Assoumani has been declared “out of danger” after being injured in a knife attack on Friday, officials

Uganda to Issue New Oil and Gas Licenses and Grow at Over 10% Next Year
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Uganda to Issue New Oil and Gas Licenses and Grow at Over 10% Next Year

Uganda plans to issue new oil and gas exploration licenses in the 2025/2026 fiscal year as part of efforts to

Strike at Nairobi's Kenyatta International Airport Causes Flight Disruptions Amid Controversial Adani Group Deal
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Kenya: Strike at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Airport Causes Flight Disruptions Amid Controversial Adani Group Deal

A strike by aviation workers at Kenya’s main international airport has led to significant flight delays and cancellations, affecting both

Person Holding Injection
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DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received its first shipment of 100,000 mpox vaccines from the European Union (EU),