The East African News East Africa East Africa 56minutes ago. Will DRC’s Virunga National Park survive refugee influx? Deforestation threatens the park’s future — but the people cutting its trees are fighting for survival themselves Near the green savannah of Virunga National Park, at the foot of the... In DRC’s Virunga, farmers and park rangers battle for control North Kivu’s growing population has made the fertile lands in Virunga National Park a coveted resource — but those who farm there risk violent... Somali forces, foreign navies prepare attack on hijacked ship The MV Abdullah was hijacked off the coast of Somalia last week, the latest of more than 20 attacks since November. South Sudan closes schools due to hot weather The government has also instructed parents not to allow children to play outdoors. East Africa big three out to save integration agenda President Samia Suluhu and her Kenyan and Ugandan counterparts discussed issues touching on common interest. Ruling parties’ tyranny putting down opposition across continent East Africa Tanzania plans to build road through Serengeti East Africa Mistrust threatens South Sudan peace talks East Africa EA states urged to pay attention to early childhood education East Africa Kiir sacks finance minister amid economic crisis East Africa Kagame: Why I can’t name my replacement East Africa Audit of Kenya’s 2022 polls could open new front for tensions East Africa DRC sues Rwanda at EA Court over crisis in east East Africa Tshisekedi, Kagame to meet over Congo crisis East Africa India warship thwarts Somalia pirates on cargo ship East Africa Stars align for Raila in AUC chair job hunt East Africa US warns citizens of rising crime in Nairobi East Africa Somalia Shabaab attack leaves 3 soldiers dead Comment EYAKUZE: Mwinyi was the grandpa we didn’t know we needed until he left us Comment OBBO: There’s a secret plot to save EAC from imminent death Comment BUWEMBO: Don’t lose hope, all ye Ugandans who hope for a future of biofuel Comment NGUGI: With this kind of impunity, a bleak future awaits Comment ULIMWENGU: Mwinyi had faults but a man with heart