Kenya’s president Ruto urges Africa to secure permanent seats on UN Security Council
Kenyan President William Ruto on Tuesday called for Africa to gain permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, describing the continent’s exclusion as...
Burundi joins 16 African nations in new push to expand electricity access by 2030
Burundi is among 17 African countries that committed Wednesday to concrete reforms aimed at boosting electricity access under Mission 300, a global initiative led...
Aigle Noir’s missed chances leave CAF tie open
Aigle Noir CS controlled possession and created the bulk of scoring chances but couldn’t find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw...
EABC urges swift implementation of AfCFTA at council of ministers meeting in Cairo
CAIRO, Egypt — The East African Business Council (EABC) has called for the urgent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing its...
Why Burundi and Guinea-Bissau’s new cooperation matters
BISSAU — Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye’s state visit to Guinea-Bissau has deepened relations between the two nations, culminating in a visa exemption agreement for...
INSBU Report: 40% increase in construction costs this year
BUJUMBURA, Burundi — The cost of building new homes in Bujumbura jumped 40.4% in June compared with the same month last year, according to...
NTBs, travel documents stall women in cross-border trade
GATUMBA, Burundi — Non-tariff barriers and costly travel documents are making cross-border trade difficult for women traders in the East African Community (EAC), despite...
EAC states push for lower roaming costs, stronger cross-border connectivity
The East African Community (EAC) is stepping up efforts to make regional mobile phone roaming cheaper, fairer, and more accessible, following a series of...
Drama as Uganda, Madagascar shine in Africa’s World Cup qualifiers
Matchday eight of Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers produced goals, surprises, and late drama as Uganda boosted their qualification hopes, Algeria stumbled against...
UN Council Advocates for Journalist Rights and Safety
Geneva, Sept. 3, 2025 The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a landmark resolution on the safety of journalists, laying out a detailed...


