Israel opens first embassy in Rwanda

Both countries move to cement economic and political ties.

President Paul

Hunger worsens in S.Sudan despite peace deal — UN

south sudan famine

Nearly seven million people face extreme hunger.

US begins pullout of troops from Africa

US special forces soldier training Niger. NYT

The soldiers will be deployed to missions where the US sees as high-priority.

Kenya court delays ruling on anti-gay laws

gavel

Judge says the much-awaited decision not ready as some judges had been busy.

Botswana closer to lifting ban on elephant hunting

elephants

Cabinet committee presents recommendations to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

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    Hyundai opens assembly plant in Ethiopia  
  • East Africa
    A sign of thaw in Uganda, Rwanda relations?  
  • Business
    MTN Uganda denies it understates revenues  
  • Business
    Tanzania U-turns on latest sugar imports ban  
  • Science & Health
    No more ads for Rwanda's herbalists  
  • East Africa
    Murder of driver in South Sudan stalls Uganda exports  
  • Business
    New Zimbabwean currency begins trading
  • Science & Health
    Cancer prevalence on the rise in EA despite progress
  • Business
    Hyundai opens assembly plant in Ethiopia
  • Business
    MTN Uganda denies it understates revenues
  • Magazine
    Kenya threatens arrests of artistes over raunchy shows
  • Business
    Tanzania U-turns on latest sugar imports ban
  • Science & Health
    No more ads for Rwanda's herbalists
  • Science & Health
    2 camps differ on measures to curb trafficking in ivory
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    • News

    Mozambique stares at $19m elections fund deficit

    Mozambique stares at $19m elections fund deficit

    Electoral commission needs $34 million for the polls.

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    Algeria protest

    Hundreds in Algiers demo against 5th term for Bouteflika

    An official ban on demonstrations in Algiers was imposed in 2001.

    Buhari promises safety for rescheduled vote
    Nairobi attack reveals 'new breed' of Shabaab recruits
    SA House dissolves
    Ex-president’s brother on the spot for tax evasion
    Two suspects shot dead in robbery at SA school
    SA to extradite Mozambique ex-minister
    Reactions as Kenya awaits ruling on decriminalising gay sex

    Business

    Tanzania U-turns on latest sugar imports ban

    Tanzania U-turns on latest sugar imports ban

    Government backtracks a week after freezing the issuance of permits.

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    Zimbabwe dollars

    New Zimbabwean currency begins trading

    Govt to scrap the peg between its quasi-currency bond note and the US dollar.

    TZ, Barrick agree on plan to settle Acacia dispute
    S.Africa announces $1.6bn bailout to keep lights on
    Rwanda’s car-free day success attracts other countries
    Tanzania bans sugar importation again
    Tullow free to exit Uganda after tax talks conclude
    MTN faces more problems in Uganda
    Kenya crude oil capacity too little for refinery

    Opinion

    Lessons from Nairobi attack in successful projects execution

    Lessons from Nairobi attack in successful projects execution

    If we apply the lessons we can achieve a 30-40pc efficiency, deliver projects on time and within

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    As Nelson Mandela said, if hate can be learnt,

    Unlearn that hate, undo all the hurt that you have caused

    Why had no one challenged her stereotypes that clearly showed lack of respect?

    Don’t want to be young, gifted and jobless?
    Start a business, watch it collapse slowly, one theft at a time
    When the theft is too small, watch out!
    If the West’s is the glory, ours must be the shame
    To boldly go where no woman has gone before
    Was Yellow Vest boxer Dettinger a superhero or a villain? The jury is out
    End the wholesale looting of Africa’s people

    The Magazine

    Why do zebras have stripes?

    Why do zebras have stripes?

    Scientists are providing new evidence to answer the longstanding question.

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    Ezekiel Mutua.

    Kenya threatens arrests of artistes over raunchy shows

    KFCB says artistes will not be allowed to “engage in obscene activities akin to porn.”

    Quiin Abenakyo: African beauty with a purpose
    Vivo Activewear: Creating, owning a niche brand
    Zip lining in Mabira rainforest
    Nandy lights up Coke Studio
    Night of fashion, and music at the African Heritage
    Leafy lanes where art branches out
    Vehicle art in photo show

    Science & Health

    2 camps differ on measures to curb trafficking in ivory

    2 camps differ on measures to curb trafficking in ivory

    Parties have until mid-March to submit their proposals.

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    The cancer centre at the Rwanda Military Hospital.

    Cancer prevalence on the rise in EA despite progress

    In Tanzania, data shows that at least 28,610 patients die of cancer every year.

    Ebola outbreak 'under control' in part of eastern DRC
    Tanzania's malaria prevalence rate drops
    Boat made of old flip-flops flies flag for cleaner African seas
    100 children die in DR Congo measles outbreak
    How illegal trade is wiping out the African Grey Parrot
    Uganda allays Ebola fears after 13 isolated
    Amid upheaval in S.Sudan, the country's teak forests fall

    Sports

    Semenya takes gender rule challenge to sports court

    Semenya takes gender rule challenge to sports court

    Olympic 800 metres champion is challenging proposed rules that could force her to lower her

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    Breakdancing, surfing, climbing and skateboarding : the Olympic Games Organising Committee (COJO) for Paris-2024 will unveil on February 21, 2019 a list of

    Breakdancing set for Olympics debut in Paris 2024

    Inclusion of the sport to make the Olympics "more urban".

    Mali beat Senegal to lift trophy
    SA govt backs Semenya on IAAF's new gender rules
    SportPesa ventures into Formula One
    History of 10,000m - featuring Tergat, Gebrselassie and Cheruiyot - PHOTOS
    Fifa re-affirms commitment to Africa
    Senegal secure World Cup slot
    Club Africain coach quits after record loss