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East Africa: Flashpoint – Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point

eriinfo.com6 days ago018 mins

The geopolitical matrix of the Horn of Africa is undergoing a profound and unpredictable realignment. Caught in a volatile web of historical animosities, maritime rivalries, and shifting power balances, the region has reached a deeply troubling crossroads. Key state actors face a critical dilemma: either escalate toward coordinated, multi-front military confrontation or backpedal toward structured…

The business of fashion in East Africa

eriinfo.com1 week ago02 mins

Wandia Gichuru Interview with Wandia GichuruCO-FOUNDER & CEO, VIVO FASHION GROUP Lives in: Nairobi “I don’t come from a fashion background, so I tend to approach things purely from a business perspective,” says Wandia Gichuru, founder and CEO of Vivo Fashion Group, a Kenyan clothing manufacturer and retailer. “We try to focus on what the…

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East Africa: Eritrea’s Regime Military Adventurism Risks Dragging Horn of Africa Back Into Conflict

eriinfo.com1 week ago019 mins

The Horn of Africa is once again facing the danger of military and political escalation as renewed manoeuvring involving Eritrea, illegal TPLF-led political and military actors, and other regional and external forces threatens to undermine the fragile peace achieved after years of devastating conflict. At the centre of these concerns is Tigray, a region still…

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East Africa: Ethiopia, AU Commission Discuss Horn Security, COP32 Preparations

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held high-level talks in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, focusing on peace and security in the Horn of Africa and preparations for the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), which Ethiopia is set to host. The meeting, held at…

Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

Zolfaghar and Qadr missiles alongside a metal model of a mini submarine are displayed at Azadi Square as the mutual attacks between Iran and the US, sparked by the parallel routes established in the Strait of Hormuz, intensify day by day in Tehran, Iran on July 24, 2026. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty Images…

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Africa: East Africa’s Data Consumption Drives Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services Revenue to $607 Million

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

Kampala, Uganda — East Africa’s growing appetite for mobile internet continued to fuel Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping lift mobile services revenue to $607 million, up from $498 million in the same quarter last year. The performance reflects sustained growth in digital adoption across the region, with…

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East Africa: Uganda Retains 72nd Place As Kenya Leads East Africa in 2026 Passport Rankings

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago06 mins

Uganda has maintained its gradual improvement on the Henley Passport Index, ranking 72nd globally in the 2026 edition, with its passport offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 65 destinations. Kenya retained its position as East Africa’s strongest passport. The latest rankings, released by Henley & Partners, place Kenya at the top in the region, climbing…

Middle East oil producers seek Strait of Hormuz alternatives as the U.S.-Iran war escalates

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago010 mins

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait. As Iran’s chokehold on the strait drags on and oil prices surge — to over $100 per barrel for Brent Crude…

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East Africa: Unregistered Small Vessels – the Hidden Threat Sailing East Africa’s Coast

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago010 mins

From drugs to arms to poaching, unmarked boats sustain a criminal economy threatening coastal livelihoods and security. In October 2025, a major maritime operation in the high seas revealed the evolving sophistication of organised crime along East Africa’s Swahili Coast. Acting on a tip-off, the Kenyan Navy intercepted the MV Mashallah, an unregistered ‘fishing’ dhow,…

Brent breaches as Middle East risks mount with U.S-Iran tensions on the rise

Brent breaches $90 as Middle East risks mount with U.S-Iran tensions on the rise

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago04 mins

An aerial view taken from an helicopter during a media visit shows five platforms over the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea some 140 kilometres west from the town of Stavanger, Norway, on December 3, 2019. (Photo by Tom LITTLE / AFP) (Photo by TOM LITTLE/AFP via Getty Images) Tom Little | Afp…