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Category: East Africa

Below is the List of East African Countries. Burundi. Tanzania. Kenya. Uganda. Rwanda. Djibouti. Eritrea. Ethiopia.

Tanzania President East Africa 

Tanzania’s main opposition leader charged with treason, raising concerns of authoritarian crackdown

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By Jones Gadama Tanzania’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been charged with treason, a move that has sparked widespread concern about the country’s deteriorating human rights record and the potential for authoritarian crackdown. Lissu, the chairman of the Chadema party and runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, was arrested on Wednesday after a rally in the southwestern region of… Read More
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KCB Bank and UnionPay in a deal to support e-commerce payments

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KCB Bank Kenya and UnionPay International (UPI) have partnered to enhance e-commerce payment capabilities in Kenya, enabling UnionPay cardholders to transact seamlessly on digital platforms. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in digital payment capabilities, aimed at enriching the online shopping experience for consumers and merchants across Kenya. “We are delighted to join hands with UnionPay… Read More
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Kenyan towns and cities return to calm after anti-tax protests

Village Reporter
By Burnett Munthali Following weeks of intense protests against proposed tax increases, many towns and cities across Kenya have finally settled into an uneasy calm. The demonstrations, which reportedly resulted in dozens of fatalities, have subsided after youth organizers successfully pressured the government to withdraw the contentious tax plans. The pivotal role played by nontribal youth in orchestrating these protests… Read More
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Protests escalate in Kenya amidst calls for President Ruto’s resignation

Village Reporter
By Burnett Munthali Nairobi and other parts of Kenya witnessed continued unrest on Tuesday, driven by widespread opposition to a finance bill set to escalate living costs. The protests persisted despite President William Ruto’s recent announcement that he would not endorse the bill following last week’s tumultuous storming of parliament. In Nairobi, police deployed tear gas against demonstrators, and many… Read More
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DR Congo ‘failed coup’ plotters go on trial

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The trial of over 50 persons charged in a ‘failed coup‘ attempt incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo started on Friday. Those charged include six persons with U.S., British, Canadian and Belgian citizenship. The defendants all appeared in court charged with taking part in a failed coup and other offences. All 53 who appeared in court also face charges… Read More
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“Go for Yourself”…On a Community Development Journey

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By Yossef Ben-MeirMarrakechCongregations across the world recall this week when Biblical Abraham was told to “go for yourself” by Almighty God, but in his case, to a land still unrevealed. Many of us today may be considering or are already travelling to places not yet personally discovered for purposes that relate in some way to serving humanity. We may be… Read More
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Kenya: Schools closed as anti-government protests resume

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Some schools in Kenya have been shut indefinitely as three days of nationwide cost-of-living protests resume. It follow’s last week’s violent protests that resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. In a statement, the interior ministry said the closure of the schools has been necessitated by intelligence of armed skirmishes. “The government has received credible security intelligence that… Read More
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South Sudan to hold much-anticipated elections in 2024

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South Sudan will hold general elections next year, the first for the small nation after gaining independence in 2011. Incumbent President Salva Kiir who made the announcement on Tuesday said the long-delayed elections will be held as planned this time round. Kirr has been president of the country since 2011 and signalled he would seek re-election in the polls scheduled… Read More
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Kenya’s decision to lift six -year ban on logging criticised

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Environmental activists have described Kenya’s decision to lift a six-year ban on logging as a bad move by the government. The ban has been in place since 2018 and was meant to protect the country’s forest reserve. Kenya’s President William Ruto announced the lifting of the ban on Sunday in a speech at a church event in Molo, a town… Read More
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Kenya: At least 52 killed after truck rams into vehicles and hawkers

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At least 52 people are now confirmed dead after a truck run into vehicles and hawkers at a busy junction in Kenya. The lorry carrying a shipping container reportedly lost control at Londiani Junction, near the western town of Kericho. The accident which took place on Friday evening. Police said in a statement that the truck “lost control and rammed… Read More