Explainer: What is at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?
Museveni’s long rule faces challenge from Bobi WinePrevious elections marred by violenceUganda an important security partner of foreign…
Veteran Ugandan leader eyes new term in election amid succession talk
Museveni faces seven challengers, main rival is Bobi WineMuseveni’s son is seen as potential eventual heirOil production expected…
Zimbabwe says gold-backed currency stable but investor doubts persist
Central bank reports $701 million in reservesParallel market premium highlights currency credibility concernsIMF urges tighter money-growth limits, arrears…
Zimbabwe on track for 6% growth as economy recovers from drought
Item 1 of 3 A woman sells products near a railway line in Marondera, near the capital Harare,…
Kenya turns to China for $1.5 billion highway expansion
China’s CRBC, Shandong and Kenya’s NSSF to expand highwayChina changes model of developing Africa infrastructureKenya highway project financing…
US signs pact with Kenya under ‘America First’ global health plan
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 – The U.S. will provide more than $1.6 billion to Kenya’s health system under a…
Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum
KAMPALA, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Uganda has entered an agreement with the United States to take in nationals…
Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of ‘Africa’s biggest airport’
BISHOFTU, Ethiopia, Jan 10 (Reuters) – Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5 billion construction project for…
Zimbabwe agrees $455 million power plant refurbishment deal with Jindal
HARARE, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Zimbabwe has agreed a $455 million, 15-year concession deal with the Africa-focused unit…
China’s top diplomat postpones visit to Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
MOGADISHU, Jan 9 (Reuters) – China’s top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia,…
Kenyan court postpones case seeking to halt Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of EABL
NAIROBI, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Kenya’s High Court on Friday moved to January 20 the hearing of a…
‘Intended killings’: Tanzania’s election violence ensnared unsuspecting victims
At least 13 killed in shooting at one cafe in city of Mwanza – witnesses and videoPolice targeted…