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Malawi ex-president Peter Mutharika to contest in 2025 elections

Tanzania, May 14 -- Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has publicly announced his candidacy in the country's 2025 presidential elections. Mutharika, who turns 84 in July, disclosed his ambitio... Read More


Malawi ex-president Peter Mutharika to contest in 2025 elections

Uganda, May 14 -- Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika has publicly announced his candidacy in the country's 2025 presidential elections. Mutharika, who turns 84 in July, disclosed his ambition ... Read More


South Sudan forex reserves at 'historic low' as inflationary pressures bite

Uganda, May 13 -- The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) expects more inflationary pressures and weakening of the South Sudanese pound as a result of the continuous decline in forex reserves, highlighting the... Read More


Juba lawyers ask EACJ for protection from state security agency

Tanzania, May 12 -- The legal fraternity in South Sudan is seeking protection from state security agencies, citing harassment of advocates by the National Security Service. The agency is accused of t... Read More


Uganda kicks off census as the region faces population increase

Tanzania, May 11 -- Uganda on Friday kicked off its 9th population census, coming behind Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya which did theirs in the last five years. The region has seen growth in populations... Read More


Juba lawyers ask EACJ for protection from state security agency

Uganda, May 11 -- The legal fraternity in South Sudan is seeking protection from state security agencies, citing harassment of advocates by the National Security Service. The agency is accused of tar... Read More


Floods destroy Kitale-Lodwar-Juba highway, disrupt regional business

Uganda, May 9 -- The Kitale-Lodwar-Juba highway has been completely cut-off thereby hurting the region's economy and frustrating business between Kenya and South Sudan. The road which was cut off roa... Read More


Floods cut off Kenya- South Sudan major highway, disrupt regional business

Tanzania, May 8 -- Nairobi. The Kitale-Lodwar-Juba highway has been completely cut-off thereby hurting the region's economy and frustrating business between Kenya and South Sudan. The road which was ... Read More


Fears of airfare hike as KQ exit of the Congo route creates shortage of seats

Uganda, May 6 -- The decision this week by Kenya Airways (KQ) to suspend services to Kinshasa is likely to plunge air transport in the Democratic Republic of Congo into a crisis, and raises the prospe... Read More


EA corridors face costs, logistical barrier hurdles

Uganda, May 5 -- Cargo transit costs and logistical issues on the central and northern corridors continue to hamper cross-border trade among East African Community (EAC) member States. This was one o... Read More