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A Kenyan court ruled that Meta, the company that owns Facebook, could be sued in the East African country in a case of fuelling ethnic violence in neighbouring Ethiopia in 2021.

Kenyan Court Says It Has Jurisdiction to Sue Facebook

(3 Minutes Read) A 2022 analysis by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the Observer found that Facebook was letting users post content inciting violence...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in South Sudan to Broker Peace

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in South Sudan to Broker Peace

(3 Minutes Read) Machar’s political group has said that a 2018 agreement, the basis for relative peace after a brutal civil war is effectively over. ...
Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Archer Aviation to launch an all-electric air taxi network in Ethiopia, a significant advancement in urban air mobility. This initiative will utilize Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft, designed for efficient short-haul flights with a capacity for four passengers and minimal charging time.

Ethiopian Airlines Joins Forces with Archer Aviation to Launch Electric Air Taxi Services in...

(3 Minutes Read) Ethiopian Airlines has partnered with Archer Aviation to launch an all-electric air taxi network in Ethiopia, a significant advancement in urban air...
AU Negotiators in South Sudan

AU Negotiators in South Sudan

(3 Minutes Read) The AU delegation, which arrived in Juba afternoon, includes members of the "Council of the Wise," such as former Burundian President Domitien...
The Rwanda scheme was "wasteful" and "inefficient," according to Starmer, speaking at an international immigration summit hosted by the UK. The British Prime Minister slammed the scheme developed by the previous government of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda to have their asylum request processed there instead of on UK soil.

British PM Starmer Slams Rwanda Asylum Move by Previous Governments

(3 Minutes Read) Starmer's Labour government canceled the Rwanda scheme in July 2024 after being elected into office, promising to replace it with a more...
The UK government is working with Mauritius to finalise a deal on the future of the Chagos Islands. Under the proposed agreement, Mauritius would gain sovereignty of the islands from the UK, but allow the US and UK to continue operating a military base on one of the islands for an initial period of 99 years, at a cost to the British taxpayer.

UK and Mauritius to Finalise Future of Chagos Islands

(3 Minutes Read)      UK government sources have indicated they are not waiting for further sign-off from Donald Trump. Earlier this year, Foreign Secretary David...
Uganda has reached a significant agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments, granting the company a 60% share in a planned oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District, with a capacity of 60,000 barrels per day. The refinery will convert Uganda’s crude oil into various petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, jet fuel, and heavy fuel oils. The Uganda National Oil Company, a state-owned entity, will retain the remaining 40%. This deal marks a crucial advancement in Uganda's USD 4 billion refinery project, a key component of its emerging oil sector.

Groundbreaking USD 4bn Refinery Deal between Uganda and UAE Investor

(3 Minutes Read) Uganda has reached a significant agreement with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments, granting the company a 60% share in a planned oil refinery...
Chinese to Charge Toll on Last Leg of Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya

Chinese to Charge Toll on Last Leg of Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government is in discussion with Chinese firms to extend the line from Naivasha to...
In Uganda, a surge of plastic bags, commonly referred to as buveera, is spreading beyond urban areas. This issue has long plagued the landscape of Kampala, the capital, where buveera have become intertwined with everyday life.

Plastic Inundates Uganda Beyond Urban Areas: Abets Climate Change

(3 Minutes Read) They are found layered in the dirt of excavated roads and obstructing waterways. Alarmingly, these bags are now also appearing in remote...
Chinese automotive brand Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) has entered the Kenyan market and will be distributed by motor dealer Caetano Kenya.

Chinese Make Jiangling Motors Corporation Enters Kenya

(3 Minutes Read) A single-cab truck will retail for 4.5 million Kenyan shillings (about USD 34,800), while the double cab will sell for USD 38,500. Chinese...

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