Eastern Africa Archives - Page 18 of 46

Fourteen Killed, Dozens Injured as Overcrowded Train Crashes in Eastern Ethiopia

At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured when an overcrowded freight train carrying merchants collided with a stationary train near Dire Dawa, a city in eastern Ethiopia, on…

Africa News Now October 22, 2025

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At Least 46 Killed in Uganda Highway Crash as Police Blame Reckless Overtaking

At least 46 people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after two buses and two vehicles collided head-on early Wednesday morning on the Kampala–Gulu highway in western Uganda,…

Africa News Now October 22, 2025

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Bobi Wine and Museveni Faces Off in Ugandan Election on January 15 2025

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has officially announced January 15, 2026, as the date for the country’s next general elections, where long-time leader President Yoweri Museveni will seek another term in office.…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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BNP Paribas Appeals U.S. Court Ruling Linking It to Sudan Genocide Funding

France’s largest bank, BNP Paribas, says it will appeal a U.S. federal court ruling that found it liable for helping Sudan’s former regime commit genocide under Omar al-Bashir’s rule. A…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Amnesty Warns of Growing Repression Ahead of Tanzania’s October Elections

Tanzania’s upcoming October 29 general election faces serious credibility concerns, with Amnesty International warning that the polls “risk becoming a procedural affair devoid of legitimacy” amid escalating repression of the…

Africa News Now October 21, 2025

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Kenya Bids Farewell to Raila Odinga With Full Honours as Nation Reflects on His Legacy and Future

Kenya laid to rest former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga on Sunday at his rural home in Bondo, Siaya County, marking the end of an era for one of Africa’s…

Africa News Now October 20, 2025

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Col Michael Randrianirina Sworn In as Madagascar’s New Leader After Military Takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been officially sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, just days after a military takeover that ended weeks of unrest in the island nation. At a ceremony…

Africa News Now October 19, 2025

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UN and African Union Reaffirm Partnership to Tackle Africa’s Growing Security Challenges

The United Nations and the African Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in tackling Africa’s escalating security and development challenges. Speaking before the UN Security Council on Tuesday,…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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Millions of Sudanese Return Home to Devastation as War and Disease Ravage the Country

Thousands of Sudanese refugees are making their way back home after months or even years in exile, only to find their country shattered by war, poverty, and disease. The mass…

Africa News Now October 8, 2025

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World Bank Raises Sub-Saharan Africa’s Growth Forecast to 3.8% Amid Lower Inflation and Trade Recovery

The World Bank has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa upward to 3.8%, citing easing inflation, improving trade conditions, and stronger performance in several major economies. In…

Africa News Now October 7, 2025

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Kenya’s Growing Homelessness Crisis

Kenya is facing a deepening homelessness crisis, with thousands of families forced to live on the streets or in makeshift shelters as poverty, joblessness, and inadequate housing collide. In Nairobi,…

Africa News Now October 6, 2025