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After dislodging the Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, in northern Mozambique, Rwandan and Mozambican troops have moved south in the neighbouring province of Nampula, where they are pursing the terrorists.

Rwanda, Mozambique armies pursue terrorists in Mozambique’s Nampula Province

Monday, May 06, 2024

The main bridge has a total length of 520 meters and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

Magufuli Bridge project under construction in Tanzania

Monday, May 06, 2024

The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during the signing ceremony as Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport takes notes. Courtesy

Rwanda, Kenya agree to extend railway network

Saturday, May 04, 2024

Passengers pose for photos at a train station in Kampala, Uganda, May 2, 2024. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

Uganda resumes passenger train services in Kampala after renovation

Saturday, May 04, 2024

People pull a car submerged in flood water along Thika Road in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

Kenya faces devastating losses as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding

Friday, May 03, 2024

A single currency was to be adopted by 2024. Members resolved to extend the timeline by 10 more years to 2031.

Is the proposed East African single currency a pipe dream?

Friday, May 03, 2024

Rebel spokesperson Lt Col Willy Ngoma said Rubaya fell into the hands of rebel fighters following clashes with government troops.

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize key town of Rubaya, insist on ‘stopping genocide’

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Kenya's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Muriu Kahariri. PHOTO | FILE

Ruto names Kenya's new defence chief

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Kenya President William Ruto visits some places that were affected by floods at Ngeya Girls Secondary School in Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County on Tuesday, April 30. Courtesy

Kagame condoles with Kenya after deadly floods

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

President Paul Kagame speaks during the past edition of AFRICA CEO Forum in Kigali on March 25, 2019. Five Presidents are expected to attend the upcoming Africa CEO Forum 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Five presidents to attend Africa CEO Forum in Kigali

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff (ACOS), Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, interacts with Rwandan peacekeepers at the UN Thongping Base Camp in Juba, South Sudan, on Tuesday, April 30.

RDF Army Chief of Staff visits Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour. Internet

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

Monday, April 29, 2024

Chevron Namibia's Channa Kurukulasuriya and Namcor's Ebson Uangtua during the signing ceremony.Courtesy

Namibia, Chevron sign deal for developing offshore oil block

Monday, April 29, 2024

Kenya has postponed by a week the scheduled schools reopening to May 6. Courtesy

Kenya postpones schools reopening over flooding

Monday, April 29, 2024

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced that it is suspending its flights to Kinshasa. File

Kenya Airways halts Kinshasa flights over staff detention by DR Congo military intelligence

Monday, April 29, 2024

Supporters of South Africa's governing African National Congress carry a mock coffin of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) during the party's final rally at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 5, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

South Africa puts in place security measures for upcoming elections: official

Monday, April 29, 2024

Central bank governors from East African Community (EAC) are meeting in Juba, South Sudan

EAC central bankers meet in South Sudan

Monday, April 29, 2024

The Director General of the Central African Republic (CAR) National Police, Controller-General Bienvenu Zokoue joined the trainees in a morale-boosting session.

PHOTOS: Nearly 300 Rwanda, Central African Republic law enforcement officers complete joint special forces course

Friday, April 26, 2024

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Kenya Airways protests detention of staff by DR Congo military intelligence

Friday, April 26, 2024

Kenya on Thursday hosted prominent traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners from southwest China's Sichuan Province, who offered a range of medical services to Chinese nationals living in the East African country. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners hold medical camp in Kenya

Friday, April 26, 2024