Little-known South African firm gets Uganda dam nod

An enraged public says move will desecrate famous park.

Murchison Falls, in

All eyes on ex-PM Sumaye after ditching Chadema

Ex-Tanzania PM Frederick Sumaye.

Pundits say he may run for presidency if the opposition lacks a joint candidate.

EACJ throws out case on Nkurunziza third term

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza

The case sought to block President Pierre Nkurunziza’s 2015 move to vie for a third term.

Fake goods put Kenya exports to South Sudan at risk

Products bearing the Kenya Bureau of Standards sticker.

Envoy has asked standards agency to act to stem the flood of counterfeits.

Civil society seeks reforms to stem trade suits losses

Standard Chartered

The investor state dispute settlement is being unfairly used to sue African govts.

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    South Sudanese President Salva Kiir.

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    The government proposed the continuation of the status quo of 32 states.

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    Kenyan MPs want milk imports from Uganda stopped

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    EDITORIAL: Tanzania can protest but retain its court membership

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