The East African
For a clearer and in-depth understanding of the political and economic issues in the East African region. The EastAfrican offers analysis on politics, economics, business and science from East Africa.
Oct 30, 2025 at 11:45AM
Nearly half of AfDB-funded projects in Somalia face delays and corruption claims, threatening...
Oct 30, 2025 at 10:55AM
Ikram Abdelhameed gave a rare and chilling account of her escape from the fallen city...
Oct 30, 2025 at 09:30AM
Dozens of protesters returned to the streets of the Mbagala, Gongo la Mboto and Kiluvya...
Oct 30, 2025 at 03:00AM
Ethiopia renews its bid for sea access through Eritrea and Somalia, as Abiy Ahmed seeks...
Oct 29, 2025 at 04:15PM
Protests witnessed in Dar and Arusha on election day.
Oct 29, 2025 at 02:15PM
There is a nationwide disruption of internet services in Tanzania, with users reporting being...
Oct 29, 2025 at 12:55PM
Witnesses reported violent protests in at least four neighbourhoods of Dar es Salaam.
Oct 29, 2025 at 11:30AM
The protests killed at least four people over the weekend and two others on Monday.
Oct 29, 2025 at 11:00AM
Africa is stepping up as a global climate solutions leader, demanding urgent action and...
Oct 29, 2025 at 10:25AM
Mombasa port sees cargo surge as festive imports and election fears divert shipments from Dar...
Oct 29, 2025 at 03:00AM
While the ruling CCM faces little challenge on the Mainland, Zanzibar remains the centre of...
Oct 28, 2025 at 05:20PM
Kenya’s healthtech boom is stalling as funding dries up, forcing startups to restructure, scale...
Oct 28, 2025 at 03:00PM
Kenya still liable as court trims payout to Ugandan firms over post-election losses.
Oct 28, 2025 at 02:30PM
The fall of El Fasher marks a grim turning point in Sudan’s war, pushing the nation closer to...
Oct 28, 2025 at 12:45PM
Raila Odinga’s legacy shows that true leadership is about unity and service, not power.
Oct 28, 2025 at 12:15PM
Africa’s sovereignty rests on discipline — when states deliver, enforce law, and fund peace...
Oct 28, 2025 at 12:00PM
A Mombasa Air Safari plane flying from Diani to Maasai Mara has crashed in Kwale.
Oct 28, 2025 at 11:30AM
Sudan’s RSF seizes al-Fashir after an 18-month siege, sparking fears of reprisals...
Oct 28, 2025 at 03:00AM
Tensions flare after Egypt and EU officials met for their first joint summit.
Oct 27, 2025 at 07:45PM
Despite slow progress and deep inequalities, incremental reforms across Africa are keeping...
Oct 27, 2025 at 05:00PM
President Nandi-Ndaitwah will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Industry, Mines and...
Oct 27, 2025 at 04:45PM
The export prohibition, however, exempts minerals that have been processed, refined, or...
Oct 27, 2025 at 04:00PM
The deal between StanChart and Absa signals a reshaping of Uganda’s banking landscape.
Oct 27, 2025 at 03:00PM
As widely predicted, 92-year-old Paul Biya has won an eighth term to extend his 43-year power...
Oct 27, 2025 at 11:30AM
Constitutional Council declares “President-elect: the candidate Biya Paul”.
Oct 27, 2025 at 11:00AM
Raila Odinga never ruled Kenya, yet his defeats transformed it — leaving behind a legacy that...
Oct 27, 2025 at 09:00AM
Maverick politician Mubarak Munyagwa is injecting colour and controversy into Uganda’s “most...
Oct 27, 2025 at 08:00AM
Arrests, disappearances and state power plays hint that Tanzania’s October 29 poll is already...
Oct 27, 2025 at 07:00AM
Kenya’s political class is reviving old tribal narratives to reclaim ground lost to Gen Z’s...
Oct 27, 2025 at 03:00AM
As the US retreats from its role as a global defender of human rights, African leaders face a...
Oct 26, 2025 at 11:00AM
At 92, Paul Biya wins an eighth term, extending his decades-long rule amid protests and...
Oct 26, 2025 at 09:00AM
Rwanda’s limited road network hampers efforts to ease congestion despite plans to expand public...
Oct 26, 2025 at 07:00AM
The system let employers control foreign workers, restricting movement and enabling modern...
Oct 26, 2025 at 05:00AM
Johannesburg is tackling its notorious traffic jams with new transport plans that promise...
Oct 26, 2025 at 05:00AM
As Tanzania heads to the polls, questions loom over democracy’s meaning and the region’s faith...
Oct 25, 2025 at 03:43PM
Dodoma said it has an “unwavering commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights...
Oct 25, 2025 at 01:45PM
Pundits predict an easy win for President Samia after a ruthless crackdown on opposition and...
Oct 25, 2025 at 12:45PM
Rwanda and Uganda are cashing in as rebel-held territories in eastern DRC turn to them for...
Oct 25, 2025 at 11:00AM
Amnesty warns Tanzania’s growing repression ahead of 2025 polls is silencing opposition and...
Oct 25, 2025 at 07:00AM
Museveni returns to West Nile seeking votes — and validation for his legacy of peace amid calls...