Nairobi — Concerned Governments Should Act Against Abusive Forces, Press for Civic Space Civilians in Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia are bearing the brunt of abusive armed conflicts in which the warring parties frequently and often deliberately target them, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2026. Governments across the region have clamped…
East Africa is expected to be Africa’s fastest-growing subregion in 2026, with GDP projected to expand by 5.8%, according to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026. The UN names Ethiopia and Kenya as the main drivers, putting the sub-region well ahead of the continent’s projected 4.0% average. The UN report says East Africa…
– At the end of 2025, Madagascar was the scene of a new political crisis. The removal of the president amid an electoral standoff, followed by demonstrations in Antananarivo and internet shutdowns in several tourist regions, plunged the sector into a sudden downturn. According to figures from the Ministry of Tourism, nearly 80 percent of…
Nairobi — The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has made a major leap in cancer care, becoming the first public hospital in the region to offer Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy. The targeted, innovative treatment delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, offering new hope for patients with advanced prostate cancer who no longer respond…
Addis Ababa — East Africa’s economic growth is gaining momentum, driven by deeper regional integration, improving macroeconomic stability, and expanding investment in renewable energy, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). In an exclusive interview with ENA, Stephen Karingi, Director of the ECA’s Macroeconomics, Finance and Governance Division, said the sub-region is…
Kampala, Uganda — The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Hassim Magogo, has expressed confidence that Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will successfully co-host the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In an interview with Xinhua on Tuesday, Magogo assured football fans that the three East African nations are working closely…
The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea. Ethiopia is threatening Eritrea, its diminutive neighbour, making a claim on the Eritrean port of Assab. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently remarked that regaining Red Sea access would correct a “historical mistake” and address an “existential question” for landlocked Ethiopia. Eritrea’s Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel…
Time Hotels is accelerating its use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools as a central part of its growth strategy for 2026, supporting operational efficiency, enhancing guest experiences, and backing its international expansion across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Source: Supploed | Time Oak Hotel Suites The group currently operates 17 hotels and…
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Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…
