Cloud Sovereignty Rises: East Africa Shakes up Digital Infrastructure
A major tech partnership launches locally‑hosted cloud services in Kenya/East Africa — a milestone for data autonomy and digital growth.
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Uganda’s Fisheries in Crisis: What’s Next for the Lakes?
Once a booming source of food and foreign exchange, Uganda’s fisheries are now at a breaking point — squeezed by
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Media Trust Meltdown: Lessons from America’s News Crisis
As U.S. confidence in the press hits record lows, journalists everywhere — from New York to Nairobi — face a
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Rwanda and Tanzania Building Instant Payment Systems: A Game-Changer for East Africa
Kigali, Dar-Salaam Rwanda and Tanzania are leading the charge in East Africa’s digital financial revolution by launching state-of-the-art instant payment
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Africa Tech Festival 2025 Wraps Up — What It Means for East Africa’s Tech Surge
As the continent’s premier tech gathering in Cape Town draws to a close, innovators from Uganda and East Africa look
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South Sudan: President Salva Kiir Dismisses Vice President Benjamin Bol Mel in Broad Power Shake-Up
JUBA,SOUTH SUDAN. In a striking political turn, President Salva Kiir Mayardit on 12 November 2025 dismissed Vice President Benjamin Bol
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Uganda Approves 100 MW Solar + 250 MWh Battery Project — Big Move for National Grid
Uganda’s green energy expansion takes a leap with government approval of a major solar‑plus‑storage initiative, signalling scale‑up of renewables and
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East Africa’s Economy at 3.8% Growth — But Jobs Remain the Big Question
The World Bank projects Sub‑Saharan Africa will grow 3.8% in 2025 — Uganda and neighbours must focus on jobs and
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Uganda’s Solar Momentum: €2.5 m Equity Boost for Sawa Energy
A new investment signals rapid growth in East Africa’s clean‑energy transition — and that includes Uganda’s commercial‑industrial solar market. Kampala,
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Ceasefire Fragility in Gaza: Drone Strikes, Daily Violations Strain Truce
Despite a truce that came into effect last month, Gaza continues to see daily ceasefire violations and lethal strikes: recent
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