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East African Community takes over Tripartite Task Force leadership from the SADC
The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement officially entered into force on 25 July 2024, having reached the required 14 ratifications by Member and Partner States.
Over 105 victims found being tortured inside Libya’s secret human trafficking vault
The secret vault, into which human beings were squeezed and crammed mercilessly, is believed to have been used by a human trafficking gang and kidnappers holding their victims ransom.
South Sudanese Muslims mull forging ties with Islamic Councils of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
The inaugural Leadership Forum of the South Sudan Islamic Council was held in the capital Juba, with the attendance of branch secretaries and heads of Shura councils from various states.
African countries gearing up for 2025 elections: Safety and Security are critical
The upcoming elections in Central, Eastern and Western Africa are set against a backdrop of significant political activity and, in some cases, historical tensions and chaos.
Kenyan and Nigerian Startups recording major growth across Africa
African startups are forging ahead in business and invention with Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa leading the continent in this sector
Greece, Italy and Malta interior Ministers evicted out of Libya, together with an EU migration commissioner
Libyan officials claimed that there have been some ‘violations,’ allegedly committed by the European delegation and demanded their immediate departure from the Benghazi territory.
Regional Financial Intergration for Eastern African countries being hatched between EAC and IGAD
While countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia have made strides in domestic interoperability, regional integration remains stifled by gaps in regulations, technical disparities, and cybersecurity concerns.
Mass protests as Libyan Political Activist dies inside the Public Prosecution Building in Tripoli
Al-Marimi, known for his strong opposition to the Western-based Government of National Unity (GNU), had been one of the most outspoken critics of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh.
South Sudan’s Chief of Defence Forces removed as President Kiir revamps administration in Juba
The shake-up in South Sudan's top military and administrative posts comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing political instability and conflict in the region.
Kenya honours former UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon with Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart award
“In his more than 50-year public career, former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has made a huge impact on global affairs and humanity,” stated President Ruto.