South Sudan’s Fragile Peace at Risk Amid Rising Violence and Political Tensions, Warns UN

Juba, South Sudan| South Sudan’s tenuous peace process is under serious threat as escalating violence and deepening political tensions risk reversing years of hard-fought progress, a United Nations human rights body warned on Saturday. The statement comes in the wake of a series of high-profile arrests targeting officials aligned with the country’s Vice President, Riek […]

EALA MP Karobia Calls for Removal of Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Trade

Nairobi, Kenya| East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Maina Karobia has urged East African states to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) at border points to promote intra-regional trade and unlock the region’s economic potential. Speaking on the matter, Karobia emphasized that East Africa’s population of over 350 million provides a significant market that should […]

Burundi Withdraws Troops from Rebel-Held Bukavu Amid Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC

Burundian authorities have begun withdrawing their troops from Bukavu, a city under rebel control in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to multiple sources, including a Burundian army officer and two United Nations officials. The development, which took place on Tuesday, comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and growing concerns about […]

Tanzania to Boost Regional Power Trade Through Strategic Electricity Connections

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania| President Samia Suluhu Hassan has outlined Tanzania’s strategic plans to leverage its geographical location as a crucial hub for connecting electricity networks across Eastern and Southern Africa. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless electricity trade between the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), linking energy […]