Latest africa stories from across Kenya.
African countries are seeking to join BRICS in order to gain a platform for dialogue on an equal footing. This was stated by Kinfu Tafesse Zenebe, President of the Union of African Diasporas in Russia and the Association of the Ethiopian…
In all our comforts, we either watch news on television or scroll our phones; journalists update us on events where we are not able to reach especially in conflict zones or riotous situations. But in this pursuit of news, journalists face…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7— The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace operations…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 – Microinsurance company Turaco has promoted Cedrick Todwell to Chief Commercial Officer, Africa, as it accelerates expansion across the continent and into Asia. Todwell, who joined…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6— Kenya and Rwanda have expanded cooperation in security, justice, immigration and governance, signing 11 new bilateral instruments as the two countries seek to deepen ties beyond…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 — Kenya has warned that prolonged instability in Yemen could have wider security and economic consequences for the Red Sea region, as Nairobi and Sana’a seek…
By Keletso Thobega Jwaneng, Botswana The hot Kalahari sun batters the tarmac as pedestrians swipe beads of sweat from their faces. Tshenolo Kebadiretse 42, tends to a customer buying airtime at her street stall in Jwaneng, counting a few…
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the new Head of Government, entrusting her with forming a new administration in accordance with Article 47 of the Moroccan Constitution. The announcement was made by…
By Joel Massibo Bungoma County, Kenya Sharon sits on the edge of a wooden bed in Bukembe, gently rocking her infant to sleep. She is 16. Her baby is seven months old. She became pregnant in Grade Six. Her mother, the family’s sole…
Speaking with Africa Blockchain Festival founder Olubunmi Fabanwo ahead of the event, Draper said Africa’s growing adoption of digital assets, expanding technology ecosystem and young population could position the continent to play a…
The new range is part of Schneider Electric’s Vivace portfolio, which has been in the market for more than two decades, and features a slim profile, frameless panels and curved corners.
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I, who is set to be crowned king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdom later, has long been a familiar face in the country. For many Ugandans, he was known not as the heir to the throne, but as a storyteller,…
In a major symbolic gesture highlighting the historic partnership between the Kingdom of Morocco and the United States, King Mohammed VI officially announced the naming of the 1,055-kilometer Tiznit-Dakhla expressway as the ‘Donald J.…
The project will include a 120km- (75 mile-) pipeline connecting Djibouti’s Damerjog port to a distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia, as well as storage capacity of about 400 million litres.
China and Kenya have pledged to enhance cooperation on global development and governance, with officials and policy experts from both nations calling for stronger multilateralism and greater influence for developing countries in…
The initiative follows the conclusion of the CDRFI Africa Forum in Nairobi, where representatives from 21 countries agreed to strengthen financial preparedness for climate and disaster risks, including through insurance and regional…
The platform is designed for young Africans aged 18 to 35 and will provide training on advocacy, policy and decision-making, as well as opportunities to apply the skills in practice.
There have been escalating tensions this year between the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the party that runs Tigray, fuelling fears of a return to civil war.
A regional stocktake of progress in advancing gender equality and combating gender-based violence is underway in Nairobi, following the end of the five-year Generation Equality action period in July. Stakeholders from East and Southern…
The Biodiversity Outlook for Eastern and Southern Africa (BOESA) brings together biodiversity data, regional perspectives and experiences to improve access to information on the region’s natural resources.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 21 – Electric vehicle maker Agilitee and e-commerce and delivery platform Store2Door have entered a 10-year partnership to expand electric last-mile delivery services across Africa. The partnership…
The festival will be held from October 15 to 17 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, bringing together players in blockchain, digital payments and financial technology.
Equity Group Associate Director for Trade Relations Mahvish Malik said the roadshows give businesses an opportunity to meet potential partners, government representatives and private-sector associations.
Ebola vaccination has been expanded to Ituri Province, the epicenter of the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with more than 3,700 people having received the Ervebo vaccine in the country. The latest phase comes…
