Turkish firm wins Uganda’s railway contract
Turkish construction firm, Yapi Merkezi, has won the contract to build Uganda’s 272-kilometer standard gauge railway.
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East Africa
Rwanda launches vaccination drive to combat Marburg virus
East Africa is facing a Marburg virus crisis, with Rwanda leading the charge in vaccination efforts to contain the outbreak and save lives.
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Ethiopia and Egypt clash over Somalia as new AU mission looms
Ethiopia expresses concerns about the potential destabilizing effects of the new AU mission in Somalia, particularly following Egypt’s military aid to the country.
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Intelligence chiefs vow to counter OLA threat in East Africa
Ethiopian and Kenyan intelligence chiefs have vowed to work together to combat the growing threat posed by the OLA terrorist group in the region.
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South Sudan overrides court, mandates cargo seals
South Sudan has imposed mandatory cargo sealing despite a court challenge from traders.
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Somalia and Ethiopia to resume negotiations in Turkey next week
Turkey is mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve tensions stemming from Ethiopia’s port deal with Somaliland.
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Djibouti, Kenya, Mauritius eye African Union leadership
Three seasoned politicians from Djibouti, Kenya, and Mauritius are competing for the African Union Commission chair position, reserved this year for East Africa.
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Rwanda using M23 to counter Uganda’s influence: Report
A new report sheds light on the complex dynamics behind the M23 conflict, highlighting Rwanda’s role in fueling the insurgency as part of its rivalry with Uganda.
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DRC and M23 rebels meet in Uganda for peace negotiations
Uganda is mediating peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the M23 rebel group, despite the DRC denying any involvement.
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Protests erupt at Chinese embassies over oil project
Climate activists worldwide protested at Chinese embassies, urging China not to finance a controversial oil pipeline project in East Africa.
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