Mombasa port bypassed its main Eastern African competitors, Djibouti and Dar es Salaam, in the latest World Bank global ports index over ship delays and non-tariff barriers. According to the newly released Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023, increasing business … Continued
Ammu KANNAMPILLY Kenya’s President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for “a conversation” with thousands of “peaceful” young anti-tax protesters, prompting new calls from the movement’s organisers to accept their demand to cancel the levies. Organised on social … Continued
By Samson Berhane Before properly looking at how elevators in neighboring countries are regulated, it always left me wondering why elevators in Ethiopia seemed to be left unregulated. The state of elevator safety standards in Addis Ababa is concerning. It’s … Continued
MOGADISHU, (Xinhua) — The withdrawal of troops by the African Union from Somalia is a sign of progress and Somalia’s commitment to rebuilding their country, an AU peacekeeping official said Friday. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Sector … Continued
Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd, a Chinese vehicle manufacturer, has announced its desire to engage in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ethiopia to support the country’s transition to electric mobility. The announcement was made on Thursday as the … Continued
(ERGO) – After living as a pastoralist for 15 years, Osman Mohamed Elmi is now making a living as a driver at the new port in Hobyo, in central Somalia’s Mudug region. He drives newly imported vehicles from the port to … Continued
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An investigation began Friday in Kenya into police conduct during protests against a government plan to impose new taxes, according to the country’s police watchdog. The chairperson of Kenya’s Independent Policing Oversight Authority, Anne Makori, lauded … Continued
By Abdiqani Abdullahi Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somali government has responded to claims by two members of parliament (MPs) who allege they were harassed in Nairobi, Kenya. The MPs reportedly took to social media to express concerns about their safety, … Continued
MOGADISHU, (Xinhua) — The Chinese Embassy in Somalia launched a student award program on Wednesday to improve the standard of education in the East African country. The China-Somalia Friendship Student Award Program for the 2024 National Examination will see the … Continued
HAMILTON, Canada- The UN chief on Friday expressed “profound” concern over the growing tensions between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah group, saying the world “cannot afford Lebanon to become another Gaza.” “I felt compelled today to voice my profound concerns … Continued
KAKUMA, Kenya (Xinhua) — Deep in an expansive farm, Abdulaziz Lugazo makes the final touches as he weeds his vegetable crops that are blossoming with succulent green leaves. The 42-year-old father of three is looking forward to another bumper harvest … Continued
Somalia’s government is seeking to slow the withdrawal of African peacekeepers and warning of a potential security vacuum, documents seen by Reuters show, with neighbouring countries fretting that resurgent al Shabaab militants could seize power. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia … Continued
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