Vatican’s Stance on Same-Sex Blessings Faces African Resistance
Pope Francis' decision to authorize blessings for same-sex couples has stirred a global debate within the Catholic Church.
January 8, 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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Ethiopia’s Struggle with Escalating Teff Prices
Since 2023, teff prices in Ethiopia have surged to 10,000 birr per quintal in some areas, pushing millions toward food...
January 5, 2024
Kenya’s Geothermal Leap and African Potential
In 2023, Kenya harnessed abundant geothermal energy from the Rift Valley's hot water vapors, positioning itself as a renewable energy...
January 5, 2024
Mozambique’s Economic Downturn in Late 2023
In the last quarter of 2023, Standard Bank's Purchasing Managers' Index reported a decline in Mozambique's private sector economic activity.
January 5, 2024
Sudan’s Escalating Crisis: A Call to Arms
In the latest Africa news, In Sudan, the conflict has intensified with the advancement of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
December 29, 2023
Africa’s Democratic Crisis Deepened in 2023
The year 2023 marked a crucial yet difficult time for democracy in Africa, especially in its western and central parts.
December 28, 2023
Mozambique’s Strategic Success in the Battle for Cabo Delgado
Mozambique's army, under Major General Tiago Nampele, has made significant headway in Cabo Delgado against terrorism.
December 26, 2023
Uganda’s Tough Anti-LGBTQ+ Law: A Crisis Unfolds
This week, Uganda's highest court is examining a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law, widely criticized internationally.
December 20, 2023
Egypt’s el-Sisi Secures Third Term
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi won re-election for a third six-year term on Monday, December 18, 2023.
December 19, 2023