Kagame blames neighbours for deadly attack

Police say assailants fled to Burundi through the thick Nyungwe Forest

May clashes with Blair over Brexit

Britain Prime Minister Theresa May

Prime Minister accuses former Labour party leader of insulting voters and trying to undermine

Gor Mahia dim Nigeria's Lobi Stars

Kenya's Gor Mahia's Samuel Onyango celebrates

Kenyans secure convincing win in Caf Champions League group stage bid

Fish imported into EA from China fails toxic minerals test

chinese fish

Heavy metal residue indicates possible contamination of the water ponds used to farm the fish.

TZ opposition vow to fight law meant to cripple political parties

chadema supporters

The proposed Bill seeks to shield Registrar of Political Parties.

  • East Africa
    Kenyatta hints strongly that constitutional change is inevitable  
  • Business
    African countries a no-show at open skies pact signing  
  • Rest of Africa
    DR Congo vote: Kabila hints he could return  
  • East Africa
    Farmajo likely to survive impeachment  
  • East Africa
    Walk the EAC integration talk, says Kagame  
  • Business
    EAC states pledge to ease trade  
  • Science & Health
    Fish imported into EA from China fails toxic minerals test  
  • Science & Health
    Rwanda has achieved universal healthcare  
  • Science & Health
    Tanzania universal coverage bill still on the drawing board  
  • Science & Health
    Uganda yet to implement policy on universal health coverage  
  • Science & Health
    Pilot for universal coverage sets Kenya on path of launch  
  • Business
    African countries a no-show at open skies pact signing  
  • Magazine
    Marrakech's Menara Airport gets E-gates  
  • Magazine
    The spy who made Tanzania shine from a long gone era  
  • Business
    TRA targets petty traders to raise revenue  
  • Editorial
    Editorial EDITORIAL: Open skies, alas, remain closed
  • Comment
    Comment But let’s keep dating, and not talk about… guns
  • Comment
    Comment Want to ban women in trousers?
  • Comment
    Comment We need to keep the fires of cross-border solidarity burning
  • Comment
    Comment Politicians can’t be trusted to run the city

    • News

    Unfair playing ground dominates Museveni, opposition dialogue

    Unfair playing ground dominates Museveni, opposition dialogue

    Summit fails to live up to expectations after debate quickly degenerated to the lack of a level

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    Ugandan independent MP Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine.

    Africa today at a glance

    Some of the big stories unfolding across the continent

    Burundi asks BBC to pull down 'fake report' on killings
    Nkurunziza meets his match as Museveni answers letter
    Lobby group explains anti-graft award to Museveni
    Donors call for action on Uganda refugee scandal
    UN condemns violence against DRC opposition
    Russia, China abstain on UN CAR vote
    Armed Kenyan police raid station, free colleague

    Business

    Air Tanzania denies empty flights claim

    Air Tanzania denies empty flights claim

    Tanzanian national carrier dismisses reports suggesting it could be making losses on its regional

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    Clothes on sale at the Kariokor market in Dar es Salaam.

    TRA targets petty traders to raise revenue

    Tanzania Revenue Authority to collect $34.7 million in levies under new sysytem.

    Use revenue to develop other sectors of economy
    Rwanda banks report mixed results in 2018
    Uganda, Kenya change laws to pry insurance brokers
    Tough vetting rules cripple NSSF Uganda board
    Now government reaffirms Kenya Power’s monopoly
    Trouble brewing in Kenya’s house loans market
    China buys up East Africa soybean

    Opinion

    Want to ban women in trousers?

    Want to ban women in trousers?

    There is a compelling argument for a dress code that is gender neutral.

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    Trucks wait to cross into Tanzania from Kenya at the Namanga border post. FILE PHOTO

    But let’s keep dating, and not talk about… guns

    Rather than a competitive and antagonistic view of the EAC, I tend to dwell on the community part

    We need to keep the fires of cross-border solidarity burning
    Politicians can’t be trusted to run the city
    Beauty and political contests are an ugly business
    When will Uganda’s opposition realise iPods are obsolete?
    Adopting measurable resolutions at 'Umushyikirano' can enhance
    Matatu ban: ‘What happened, did Mr Fix It have a nightmare and just
    EAC, just let Burundi go, we can always remarry

    The Magazine

    Kilaguni, oldest lodge in Kenya goes green

    Kilaguni, oldest lodge in Kenya goes green

    The lodge has invested in solar power plant, making it the country's first fully solar-powered

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    Uganda’s most decorated world boxing champion

    Uganda's most decorated boxer

    Ayub Kalule's biggest boxing achievement came at age 25 in 1979.

    Sudanese rapper Bas on tour of Africa
    Classical guitarist in Africa
    Marrakech's Menara Airport gets E-gates
    BOOKS: Were The Lions of Tsavo demons?
    The spy who made Tanzania shine from a long gone era
    GALLERIES: An exaltation of the human spirit…
    Kenyan legends shown as superheroes

    Science & Health

    Uganda yet to implement policy on universal health coverage

    Uganda yet to implement policy on universal health coverage

    The scheme has faced several setbacks in the past, and is yet to be implemented.

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    Pilot for universal coverage sets Kenya on path of launch

    Maternal and child health are the main areas of coverage as per demand

    Rwanda has achieved universal healthcare
    Tanzania universal coverage bill still on the drawing board
    Kenya leads the pack in turning tide against climate change
    Debate about contraceptives for teens rages on
    Foot and mouth disease, fuel push up beef price in Uganda
    Prepare for possible increase in the risk of contracting HIV
    Drive to provide 120 million additional women with protection

    Sports

    SA and Egypt bid for 2019 tourney

    SA and Egypt bid for 2019 tourney

    January 9 executive committee meeting in Dakar to make a decision on the hosts

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    Kenya's Gor Mahia's Samuel Onyango celebrates

    Gor Mahia dim Nigeria's Lobi Stars

    Kenyans secure convincing win in Caf Champions League group stage bid

    Cote d'Ivoire: We remain 2021 Nations Cup hosts
    Why Caf stripped Cameroon of 2019 tourney rights
    Rwanda missing at the Burundi EAC games
    Raja Casablanca lift Confederation Cup
    Rwanda missing at the Burundi EAC games
    REPORTS: Cameroon stripped of Afcon hosting rights
    Caf suspends Zambian ref