The East African Rwanda Today Lifestyle Lifestyle Africa incomes falling behind rest of world Devastating droughts last year in the Horn of Africa and currently in Southern Africa, as well as cyclones and floods, have also increased the region's struggles. Gabon junta eyes democratic path to stay in power Gen Nguema has been learning politics fast since seizing power in a bloodless coup on August 30 last year. French bank to face lawsuit over Sudan genocide US judge found "too many facts" showing a relationship between BNP Paribas' financing and human rights abuses perpetrated by Sudan's government. What Africa should push for in Bretton Woods debt review IMF and World Bank are working to review the DSA framework for low-income countries within the next two years. Kenya military chief Francis Ogolla is dead President William Ruto announces the death of Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla. Kenya army chief involved in deadly chopper crash Business Kenyan trucks stuck at border after Uganda raises tax Business China writes off interest-free loans given to Zimbabwe World Africa remains vague on Iran-Israel dispute Business Zimbabwe illegal moneychangers back in streets after new currency launched East Africa UN rights chief warns world is forgetting violence in east Congo Business Kenya shilling gain against dollar likely not to last Rest of Africa US sanctions 4 former Malawi officials over corruption East Africa UN peacekeepers free 5 abducted civilians in Congo East Africa Will Kenya's presidential term limit be scrapped? Rest of Africa UN raises over $600m to boost aid to Ethiopia East Africa Magufuli legacy persists despite Samia's reforms East Africa Kenya makes shock U-turn on Mwende EAC nomination Comment EYAKUZE: Taxation is a good idea; the issue is tax redistribution Comment BUWEMBO: African country in debt? Tell creditor to talk to AU Comment NGUGI: Shame on the continent for forsaking Kigali Comment OBBO: SA heads to polls; votes will be counted in Kampala, Kigali, Nairobi, Dar Comment ULIMWENGU: Politicians’ ugly deeds stink long after they exit the national stage