The Delicate Balance: Rwanda’s Rising Influence and Mozambique’s Sovereignty
Rwanda has steadily increased its military and economic presence in Mozambique, primarily in response to the latter's ongoing security challenges....
July 23, 2024Section
Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa – Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda – is the continent’s fastest-integrating bloc, a hub for tech, logistics, ports and a rising consumer class along the Indian Ocean trade routes. The Rio Times tracks the region’s growth, currencies, infrastructure megaprojects, and the contest among China, the Gulf and the West for influence. This hub gathers our daily Eastern Africa coverage through a business and investment lens.
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East African Federation: A New Giant in the Making
8 countries including Kenya, DRC & Somalia are working toward the East African Federation. What it is, where it stands,...
July 23, 2024
Rising Discontent in East Africa: Youth Protests in Uganda Follow Kenyan Unrest
After recent youth unrest in Kenya, Uganda experiences a similar wave of activism, highlighting East Africa's rising youth movements. In...
July 22, 2024
Kenyan Police Spearhead Liberation of Haitian Port
On July 17, 2024, Kenyan and Haitian police reclaimed Auorite Portuaire Nationale (APN) in Port-au-Prince from gang control. This operation,...
July 19, 2024
DRC and South Sudan Lead Global Surge in Military Spending
Global military spending hit a record $2.4 trillion in 2023 a 6.8% rise with the US and China making up...
July 18, 2024
Power and Paradox: Paul Kagame’s Rwanda
Paul Kagame has ruled Rwanda with an iron fist for nearly three decades, seizing over 99% of the vote in...
July 16, 2024
Surge in Angola: Inflation Hits 31% After 14 Months of Steady Climb
June marked Angola's inflation rate soaring to a significant 31%, continuing its upward trajectory for the 14th consecutive month. Driven...
July 15, 2024
Mozambique’s Economy: A Gentle Rise Amid Challenges
In the first quarter of 2024 Mozambique's economy experienced moderate growth of 3.2%. Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
July 11, 2024
New Ties, New Opportunities: Mozambique and Botswana’s Strategic Alliance
In Maputo today a series of agreements were inked between Mozambique and Botswana setting a solid foundation. Coverage and analysis...
July 10, 2024