The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 14:08

Deadly Kenyan protests that scuppered tax hikes and a failed coup in Bolivia this week are violent reminders of the dangers posed by faltering economies and punishing austerity measures. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenya-protests-bolivia-failed-coup-show-of-economic-hardship-4672754

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 11:56

Haiti residents cautiously hopeful as first Kenyan police deploy https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/haiti-cautiously-hopeful-as-first-kenyan-police-deploy-4672586

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 09:56

US lawmakers front resolution to repeal Uganda anti-gay law https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/us-lawmakers-front-resolution-to-repeal-uganda-s-anti-gay-law-4671514

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 08:51

Kenya has joined a long list of African countries that have restricted internet use in response to dissent or public unrest. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenya-borrows-leaf-from-peers-on-internet-restriction-4671858

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 17:17

Several arrested, dozens beaten after Zimbabwe opposition leader Jameson Timba denied bail
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/zimbabwe-opposition-leader-denied-bail-4671680

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 15:43

West Africa's regional bloc in need of $2.6 billion annually to establish a 5,000-strong security force to combat terrorism. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/ecowas-needs-up-to-2-6-billion-a-year-for-security-force-4671670

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 13:32

What's next after Kenya withdraws finance bill amid protests? https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/what-s-next-after-kenya-withdraws-finance-bill-amid-protests-4671446

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 11:26

Traders in Tanzania's commercial city of Dar es Salaam are continuing with their strike, which is now expanding to other parts of the city and across different regions of the country. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/tanzania-traders-strike-expands-to-other-cities-4671186

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 09:28

What Senegalese authorities took for a flash in the pan would later turn out to be formidable political movement that dislodged the old order and heralded the younger leadership in Africa.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/how-youth-upended-politics-in-senegal-4671220

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 07:35

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have advanced on the southeastern trading hub of Sennar as they push to expand territorial gains. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/families-flee-as-sudan-s-rsf-advances-on-sennar-city-4671156

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 16:08

Nigeria announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nation-wide ban set to begin in January, 2025. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/nigeria-declares-ban-on-single-plastics-use-4670252

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 14:48

REAKING NEWS: Kenya's President William Ruto to address the nation at 1600 hrs following deadly protests, presidency says

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 12:58

Kenyan protesters have vowed to keep up their demonstrations against new tax hikes, a day after police opened fire on crowds trying to storm parliament, leaving at least eight people dead and scores wounded. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenyan-protesters-promise-more-rallies-4670066

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 10:24

Elon Musk’s Starlink cheaper data plan for Kenya jolts Safaricom, Airtel https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/elon-musk-cheaper-data-plan-jolts-safaricom-airtel-4670004

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 08:46

The first contingent of Kenyan police has arrived in the Haitian capital to launch a long-awaited peacekeeping mission in the Caribbean country that has been ravaged by gang violence. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/first-contingent-of-kenya-police-touch-down-in-haiti-4669944

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 12:49

Oil marketers in Uganda without affiliate transport companies in Kenya to pick their imports in Kampala, dealing a blow to transport firms that have for decades drawn revenue from shipment of petroleum goods from the Mombasa port. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/uganda-oil-firms-to-collect-imports-from-kampala-4672612

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 10:55

Uganda’s population stands at 45.9 million people, according to new national census figures released by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos). https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/uganda-s-population-now-at-45-9m-people-ubos-says-4672498

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 09:55

US elections: Biden falters as Trump unleashes falsehoods during presidential debate https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/world/biden-falters-as-trump-unleashes-falsehoods-during-debate-4672438

The EastAfrican

28 Jun 2024 07:26

Pan-African insurer African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (Atidi) net profit triples to a record $69 million on new business https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/atidi-net-profit-triples-to-a-record-69m-on-new-business-4671492

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 16:34

Kenyan police face off against protesters amid President Ruto tax climbdown https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenyan-police-face-off-against-protesters-4671742

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 14:32

There is a realistic chance of famine in 14 areas across Sudan if the conflict escalates further, a global hunger monitor said. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/sudan-faces-famine-risk-in-14-areas-global-hunger-monitor-says-4671472

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 12:29

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed a third review of Zambia's Extended Credit Facility and approved an immediate disbursement of some $569.6 million. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/imf-approves-570m-zambia-payout-increases-loan-to-1-7bn-4671412

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 10:16

Kenyan police have put up roadblocks on streets leading to the state house in Nairobi as some protesters vow to "occupy State House" despite the president's climbdown on proposed tax hikes that sparked a week of demonstrations. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenya-braces-for-fresh-protests-despite-tax-climbdown-4671262#google_vignette

The EastAfrican

27 Jun 2024 08:21

The US has condemned the reported violence in Kenya, where medics said 23 people had died this week after violent clashes between police and protesters.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/us-condemns-reported-violence-in-kenya-4671170#google_vignette

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 16:45

The European Union (EU) is sending military support worth about $21.4 million to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) in a boost to fighting security threats. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/eu-to-send-21m-military-support-to-kenya-4670374

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 15:24

Haitian gang leader Jimmy Chérizier aka Barbecue is now calling for community dialogue, indicating it is the only option that can help stop violence in the Caribbean country, as Kenyan police troops touched down in Porto-au-Prince. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/barbecue-offers-dialogue-plea-as-kenyan-troops-arrive-4670354

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 13:46

South Africa's military says that a mortar attack on one of its bases in eastern DR Congo a day has killed two people and injured 20 others. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/2-dead-20-injured-in-attack-on-dr-congo-base-4670170

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 12:01

Two tankers carrying consignment of petroleum products directly imported by Uganda will dock at the Mombasa port next week, marking an end to the monopoly long enjoyed by Kenya oil marketers. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/first-batch-of-uganda-oil-imports-near-mombasa-4669956

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 09:32

"It is not in order, or even conceivable, that criminals pretending to be peaceful protesters can reign terror against the people...," Kenya's President Ruto said in a televised address to the nation, pledging a swift response to Tuesday's "treasonous events". https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/tax-protests-hijacked-after-they-turn-violent-ruto-says-4669980

The EastAfrican

26 Jun 2024 08:01

Ghana's long-running debt restructuring took another step towards the finish line after the government said it struck an agreement in principle on a debt rework with holders of some $13 billion of international bonds. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/ghana-two-bondholder-groups-reach-interim-deal-on-13bn-debt-4668954#google_vignette