East Africa

Ethiopia wants to join the BRICS group of nations: an expert unpacks the pros and cons

Padraig Carmody, Trinity College Dublin A few years ago, the BRICS grouping – Brazil, Russia, China, India and South... Read more

12 Jul, 2023

Paris — Kenya’s Titus Ekiru, sixth fastest man in history in the marathon, is facing a potential 10-year ban... Read more

4 Jul, 2023

Nairobi — At least 48 people were killed when a truck lost control and ploughed into other vehicles and... Read more

1 Jul, 2023

Kaptagat — Two months on from his disappointing performance at the Boston marathon, Eliud Kipchoge tells AFP he is... Read more

26 Jun, 2023

Nairobi — Trevin Brownie’s first day as a content moderator for Facebook is etched in his memory, working out... Read more

21 Jun, 2023

Mpondwe – Distraught families gathered at a mortuary in western Uganda on Sunday for any news of their loved... Read more

18 Jun, 2023

Nairobi – Kenya said on Monday it has agreed to boost trade ties with Moscow, during a surprise visit... Read more

29 May, 2023

Cape Town – Fulgence Kayishema, one of the last fugitives sought for their role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide,... Read more

26 May, 2023

Windhoek – Southern African countries on Monday agreed to deploy forces to help quell violence in the eastern Democratic... Read more

8 May, 2023