Rwandans vote ‘smoothly’ in election expected to extend Kagame’s rule
Kagame has won more than 93 percent of the vote at each of the three…
East Africa
East Africa
Why US is concerned about S.Sudan political record
The country marked Independence Day on July 9 with little fanfare. But it also elicited…
East Africa
US raises concerns over blood minerals in DR Congo
This week, the United States of America weighed in, raising concerns that that trade is…
East Africa
Uganda provided support to M23 rebels in DR Congo, UN report says
Uganda denied involvement, saying it is cooperating closely with the Congolese government forces.
East Africa
Somalia pays $7.8m towards EAC budget
Mogadishu beat the Democratic Republic of Congo, which joined the bloc two years ago and…
East Africa
DR Congo soldiers sentenced to death for fleeing battle
Congo's army has been fighting the M23 insurgency for more than two years, as well…
East Africa
Tanzania’s Samia replaces TRA chief amid diplomats, traders tax complaints
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday named Zanzibar revenue chief Yusuph Juma Mwenda as the…
East Africa
Tax fallout wave blows in region as Ruto buckles under public pressure
The decision came in the crescendo of a public outrage over high taxation.
East Africa
DRC sends first minister to Eala two years after joining bloc
Didier Mazenga, the Francophone and Regional Integration minister, took the oath of office on Friday…