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The East African Community (EAC) is gearing up for an optimistic economic outlook, with projections showing a growth rate of 5.8 percent in the 2025/2026 financial year. This forecast is driven by strong performances in key sectors such as agriculture, construction, and

The Somali Petroleum Authority (SPA) has announced that it will publicly release the country’s long-awaited petroleum survey results in July 2025. The results—gathered through advanced seismic exploration techniques both offshore and onshore—are expected to confirm the extent of Somalia’s hydrocarbon resources, marking

Kenya is facing a disturbing surge in suicide cases, a growing crisis that is shaking communities across the country and prompting urgent calls for stronger mental health care and public awareness. In the highlands of Kericho County, a 34-year-old man was found

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip has left over 60 Palestinians dead within just 48 hours, according to local health officials, as thousands of civilians flee their homes under urgent evacuation orders. The situation is rapidly deteriorating into

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the long-serving President of Uganda, has officially declared his intention to contest in the country’s next general elections, scheduled for January. At 80 years old and already in power for nearly four decades, Museveni remains one of the most

 President Donald Trump has announced the official signing of a new trade agreement with China, marking a significant moment in international relations as global economies seek to stabilize post-pandemic supply chains and inflationary pressures. While the full details of the agreement remain

As seas rise and weather extremes intensify, time is running out for the world to act. According to scientists and climate experts, the planet has just three critical years to steer away from irreversible damage. But the path forward is clouded by