Region braces for tough times as food crisis is forecast

The delay of the long rains could lead to poor harvests.

Women carry food in

Sudan army orders protesters to tear down barricades

Sudanese protesters shout slogans and wave national flags during a protest outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum on April 22, 2019. PHOTO | AFP

Tensions grew after talks between the military and protesters broke down.

Kenya lobbies for seat on UN Security Council

Foreign Affairs PS Macharia Kamau speaks on April 16, 2019. Kenya has intensified lobbying among peers to gain a seat on the UN Security Council. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

There will be two seats up for grabs for Africa in September.

Bobi Wine arrested, supporters clash with police

Police surround Bobi Wine's car before his arrest at One Love Beach-Busabala on April 22, 2019. PHOTO | DAILY MONITOR

Police had been instructed to block his planned music concerts.

Mauritians eyeing more investments in East Africa

Ashraf Musbally, Mauritius Union Assurance CEO in charge of East Africa in Nairobi on April 12, 2019. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Kenya has attracted the largest number of investors mostly in financial services, sugar sector.

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    Sudanese protesters shout slogans and wave national flags during a protest outside the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum on April 22, 2019. PHOTO | AFP

    Sudan army orders protesters to tear down barricades

    Tensions grew after talks between the military and protesters broke down.

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    Bobi Wine arrested, supporters clash with police
    Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military
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    Business

    Mauritians eyeing more investments in East Africa

    Mauritians eyeing more investments in East Africa

    Kenya has attracted the largest number of investors mostly in financial services, sugar sector.

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    Women carry food in gunny bags from an aid distribution centre in South Sudan on March 10, 2017. East Africa may soon face a food crisis of delayed rains. PHOTO | AFP

    Region braces for tough times as food crisis is forecast

    The delay of the long rains could lead to poor harvests.

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    EDITORIAL: Leaders are fighting and the rains are failing

    EDITORIAL: Leaders are fighting and the rains are failing

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