Kagame in Oman: Rwanda’s President Seeks Gulf Investment
Kagame in Oman for a two-day official visit on 7 and 8 September. Rwanda wants the cooperation deals signed in...
September 6, 2026Topic
Eastern Africa
Burundi Inflation Falls to 8.7%, 15 Months After Peak
Burundi inflation fell to 8.7% in July 2026, down from a 45.5% peak in April 2025, as budget discipline and...
September 6, 2026
AFP Wins the Visa d’or for Photos of the Madagascar Uprising
Luis Tato of AFP won the Visa d'or News for his pictures of the Madagascar uprising, the Gen Z revolt...
September 6, 2026
Ethiopia: Ethio Telecom Promises First Dividend to Small Shareholders
Ethio Telecom has promised its first dividend to the private shareholders who bought into the state telecoms company, after a...
September 6, 2026
Seychelles Angola Air Services Talks Open With No Flights Agreed
Seychelles Angola air services talks have opened, but nothing is signed and no airline, route or start date has been...
September 3, 2026
Kenya Informal Jobs Made Up 87% of New Work in 2025
Kenya informal jobs made up 87.2% of about 822,000 new positions in 2025, official Economic Survey data show, with 18.1...
September 3, 2026
Kigali Is Hosting Africa’s Biggest Farm Investment Meeting This Week
The 20th Africa Food Systems Forum runs in Kigali to 4 September. Last year's Dakar edition drew US$6.14 billion in...
September 2, 2026
King Oyo of Tooro Dies at 34 With No Named Heir
King Oyo of Tooro, crowned at three and once the world's youngest monarch, died on 27 August 2026 aged 34....
August 29, 2026
Rwanda Will Name 22 Baby Gorillas. Here Is What That Is Worth
Kwita Izina 2026 will name 22 mountain gorilla infants on 4 September at Kinigi, taking Rwanda's total to 460, in...
August 15, 2026