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Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified in mid-August 2026 in North Kordofan and Blue Nile State, two fronts that have become strategic since the regular forces regained control of Khartoum. The clashes further complicate humanitarian access and cause new civilian displacements. On August 13, the army claimed to have […]
Based in Nairobi and launched in Kenya in 2012, the music platform Mdundo relies on telecom operators to distribute African tracks and compensate their rights holders in markets where bank cards and stable connections remain unevenly accessible. In its annual report for 2024-2025, published in September 2025, the company states that it paid out more […]
The Turkish Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, received Sudanese General Yasser al-Atta in Ankara on Monday, August 17, 2026, as announced by the Turkish ministry in a publication shared by Anadolu Agency. This visit comes as military relations between Turkey and the Sudanese army are under scrutiny due to the use of Turkish weapons in the […]
The Ugandan government requested Parliament, on August 6, 2026, in Kampala, permission to borrow up to €207.77 million from Citibank and other financial institutions to upgrade 137 kilometers of roads in the eastern part of the country, a project aimed at improving the connection between Jinja, Kamuli, and Bukungu. The request, presented by Henry Musasizi, […]
As the war in Sudan drags on for more than three years, Khartoum and Riyadh signed an agreement on August 17, establishing a Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination. This rapprochement confirms the intensification of relations between Saudi Arabia and the Sudanese army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in a conflict where regional […]
The head of the Amhara militia Fano, Zemene Kassie, claims that several armed groups opposed to the Ethiopian federal government want to coordinate their actions to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. This initiative would include an unprecedented rapprochement with Tigrayan factions, who were enemies of the Amhara fighters during the civil war from 2020 to […]
Rwanda’s agricultural exports generated $1.1 billion during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). This result represents an increase of about 24% compared to the $893.16 million recorded during the previous period. The announcement was made on August 12 by NAEB, without specifying in the available information the distribution […]
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Wednesday, August 12, that they have taken control of Geissan, a strategic town in Blue Nile State, near the Ethiopian border. However, the Sudanese army disputes this version and claims that fighting continues around the local military base. The paramilitary offensive began on Tuesday with drone strikes and […]
In Kenya, alleged victims of abuses linked to the presence of British soldiers are seeking justice and compensation before the renewal of the military agreement between Nairobi and London. They particularly denounce sexual violence, deaths related to unexploded ordnance, and the lack of support for children born from relationships with former members of the BATUK. […]
Kenya could record a deficit of around 486,000 tonnes of maize by the end of September 2026, according to the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe. This projection corresponds to 5.4 million 90-kilogram bags and highlights the growing pressure on the country’s main staple cereal. Mutahi Kagwe presented this estimate before the Kenyan Parliament, as […]
The Sudanese government announced on August 8 the establishment of Nazaha, a national digital system dedicated to public procurement and contract awarding. The tool aims to digitize procedures, improve transparency, and promote fairer competition among businesses. The launch was announced by Mohamed Nour Abdeldaim, Minister of State for Finance. Named Nazaha, the platform is intended […]
New clashes occurred on August 1 between Ethiopian federal forces and fighters linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the west of the region, near the Sudanese border. The exact scale of the fighting remains difficult to establish, as Addis Ababa has not communicated about the operation. The clashes, which reportedly involved drones, […]
East Africa is multiplying projects aimed at better leveraging its oil resources and limiting its dependence on imports of refined products. Between Tanga in Tanzania, Lamu in Kenya, and Hoima in Uganda, several energy corridors are emerging that could redefine regional oil flows. On August 6, Tanzania and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding with […]
From August 4 to 8, 2026, a Beninese ministerial delegation led by Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, will visit Addis Ababa for a working visit focused on digital technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The mission is aimed at allowing the two countries to compare their experiences regarding digital public services, digital identity, […]
The treason trial of Tundu Lissu, president of the opposition party Chadema, resumed on Monday, August 10, before the High Court in Dar es Salaam. The defense is requesting the dismissal of charges, arguing that the prosecution does not have a sufficiently strong case after the rejection of new evidence. Tundu Lissu arrived at the […]
Aliko Dangote plans to start construction of an oil refinery in Lamu, on the Kenyan coast, in October 2026. The estimated cost of the project has been revised downwards from about 17 to 16 billion dollars, with an announced capacity of 700,000 barrels per day. The project is expected to increase regional refining capacities and […]
After the Angelus prayer on Sunday, August 9, at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the war ravaging Sudan. He urged the authorities to protect civilians, particularly in El Obeid, and called on the international community to support efforts for an immediate ceasefire. Speaking in English before the faithful gathered in […]
Rwanda and the European Union have concluded a financing agreement of 40 million euros, which is about 46.2 million dollars, to modernize Rwandan agriculture. The arrangement aims to enhance the sector’s resilience to climate-related shocks and promote more inclusive participation in its development. The funding was signed by the Rwandan government and the European Union […]
Competition is intensifying in the maritime freight market along the East African coast, where major shipowners are looking to consolidate their presence in key transit corridors. Established in Mombasa for nine years, the German company Hapag-Lloyd aims to expand its services in the region. Hapag-Lloyd intends to strengthen its operations on the eastern seaboard of […]
The Ugandan Parliament adopted a motion on Thursday, August 6, allowing the national army to participate in the future International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Kampala claims to have been requested by the United States, but neither the number of soldiers nor the deployment schedule have been specified yet. The proposal was presented at the last […]
With just a few months until the first national elections organized since the independence of South Sudan, violence continues to escalate and the political transition remains stalled. Actors in the peace process are calling for urgent measures to strengthen the protection of civilians, expand women’s participation, and create the justice mechanisms outlined in the 2018 […]
The Kenyan subsidiary of Standard Bank Group aims to increase its network from 40 to about 80 branches by 2029. This expansion mainly targets individuals and small businesses, as part of a strategy designed to strengthen retail deposits. Stanbic Bank Kenya plans to double the number of its branches in the country over the coming […]
Ethiopia is seeking the support of both Russia and the United States in establishing its regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. This initiative comes as major powers engage in an increasing competition to develop their nuclear cooperation worldwide, particularly in Africa. The Ethiopian Technology Authority organized a consultation forum on Tuesday, August 4, in Addis […]
The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday, August 5, that it had repelled an offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in western Darfur. The fighting took place in several locations north of El-Geneina, the capital of this war-torn state. According to the army, allied joint forces repelled the RSF in the Bir Saliba and […]
