Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Cameroon with style
The 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) got underway in Cameroon on 9 January, having been delayed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon … Read More
Category: East Africa
News relating to countries in East Africa
Man charged with raping his wife’s 72-year-old grandmother
In addition, the accused is also facing another charge of indecent act with an adult according to Section 11 [A] of the Kenya Sexual Offences Act. Kanyi denied both charges.
Kenya MPs are paid for nothing. Many who are paid over £63,000 a year did not utter a single word in the House of Parliament throughout the year
Representatives of the National Assembly of Kenya are among the highest paid parliamentarians in the world, but many MPs and Senators have not uttered one word since before the beginning … Read More
Burundi president dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at 55
Gitega, Burundi – The Burundi government announced the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza, at age 55. A government statement announced that the head of state had succumbed to a heart … Read More
Burundi banks on ‘divine protection’ despite coronavirus threat
Gitega, Burundi – Burundi has recorded its first COVID-19 death, after a total of five people contracted the virus in the country. But unlike many countries across Africa, there are … Read More
Wanyama leaves Tottenham to join Henry at MLS
Nairobi, Kenya – Victor Wanyama, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has finally sealed a move away from North London to join Thierry Henry at Montreal Impact, a Major League Soccer (MLS) side. … Read More
The virus won’t stop traditional ceremonies in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia – The Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela, says traditional ceremonies scheduled to take place this year will go ahead as planned regardless of the COVID-19 outbreak. … Read More
Rwanda ranking among the Top Global Reformers
Rwanda becomes a full member of the organisation called African Telecommunication Union (ATU) thus accepting the ATU convention. Jean-Philbert Nsengimana the Minister for Youth and ICT affirms this would be … Read More
Burundi tops the list of 13 unhappiest countries on Earth
Burundi has been rated the world’s least happy country to live in. According to a survey for the World Happiness Report 2016. Nine other sub-Saharan African countries, along with Syria, … Read More
Kenyan grandmother begins primary school education at 90
A 90-year-old Kenyan woman was sure it is never too late to start her education, she goes to school with six of her great-great-grandchildren and is believed to be the … Read More