East Africa

Tanzania has launched its first deep-sea fishing vessel, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to expand its blue economy, strengthen domestic fisheries capacity, and increase the economic returns…

Rwanda’s transition to electric mobility is accelerating as rising fuel costs, government incentives and expanding charging infrastructure encourage motorists and commercial transport operators to adopt electric vehicles, positioning the country…

Mauritius has launched the HEI-Blue Bootcamp, a regional innovation programme aimed at advancing sustainable blue economy solutions through higher education partnerships, entrepreneurship and cross-border collaboration, as governments and institutions across…

Rwanda has selected 12 youth-led agritech enterprises to advance to the bootcamp stage of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2026, highlighting the country’s growing commitment to technology-driven agricultural transformation and…

Uganda’s internationally recognised Ghetto Kids dance troupe is preparing to perform alongside global music star Shakira at the FIFA World Cup final in the United States, a milestone that underscores…

Heavy gunfire erupted in Central Mogadishu on Wednesday, prompting residents to flee parts of the Somali capital as tensions escalated between the government and opposition figures over a disputed extension…

A court in Naivasha has ordered nine students to remain in custody at a children’s home as investigations continue into a deadly fire at a Kenyan boarding school, a case…

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students over a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls’ Academy Senior School in Gilgil, West-Central Kenya, after a dormitory fire killed 16 students and injured 79 others, intensifying scrutiny…

Kenya’s widening food production gaps are increasingly being viewed not only as a food security concern but also as a major economic opportunity for youth employment and green investment, as…

Heavy rains did little to slow activity at Nairobi’s Gikomba market this week, where traders and consumers continued navigating flooded pathways in search of second-hand clothing, underscoring the enduring economic importance of…