World Bank Raises Kenya’s 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Strong Construction Recovery
The World Bank, on Monday, November 24, has upgraded Kenya’s 2025 economic growth projection to 4.9 percent, up from its earlier estimate of 4.5 percent, […]
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Two Kenyan Border Patrol Officers Killed in al-Shabab Roadside Bombing Near Somalia Border
Two Kenyan Border Patrol Unit officers were killed on Wednesday, November 19, when their patrol vehicle struck an improvised explosive device planted by al-Shabab militants […]
Gabon Secures Major Climate Finance Deal to Safeguard Congo Basin Forests
Gabon has signed a landmark agreement with a coalition of international donors to protect 34,000 square kilometres of its Congo Basin rainforests, a region that […]
Ethiopia Confirms Three Marburg Deaths as Outbreak Raises Regional Concerns
Ethiopia on Monday, November 17, confirmed three deaths from the Marburg virus in the Omo region, following tests on 17 suspected cases. The government, which […]
Kenya Landslide Toll Climbs as Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Heavy Rains
Kenya’s authorities have confirmed on Sunday, November 02, that the death toll from the landslide in the Elgeyo Marakwet East region has risen to 26, […]
Ethiopian Athletes Shine as Beijing Marathon Sets New Performance Milestones
The 2025 Beijing Marathon delivered a landmark performance this week-end, with Ethiopia’s Lemi Berhanu Hayle and Anchinalu Dessie Genaneh claiming victory in the men’s and […]
Kenyan Forces Foil Al-Shabab Terror Plot in Garissa County
Kenyan security forces on Monday thwarted a planned terror attack in Garissa County, near the Kenya-Somalia border, after intercepting eight suspected al-Shabab militants attempting to […]
Tanzanian Opposition Leaders Face Wave of Arrests Ahead of Election
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, has accused the government of orchestrating a systematic crackdown on its leadership ahead of the 29 October general election. The […]
Mozambique PM Calls for African Unity and Pays Tribute to Kenya’s Heroes on Mashujaa Day
Mozambique’s Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levy has urged African nations to uphold unity as the foundation of freedom, democracy and prosperity, drawing inspiration from their […]
Four Killed as Police Clash with Mourners at Raila Odinga’s Viewing in Kenya
At least four people were reportedly killed and dozens injured in Nairobi on Thursday, October 16, after police fired live rounds and tear gas to […]