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Mozambique polls chaos hurts business in southern Africa
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business-tech/subject-mozambique-violence-hurts-trade-in-southern-africa-4825744
Published: November 16, 2024 14:49
Activities at Mozambique’s biggest ports, Maputo and Beira, were severely disrupted this week after transporters stopped operations fearing attacks by protestors.
Why Gates is expanding Africa footprint
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/why-bill-gates-is-expanding-footprint-in-the-continent-4825610
Published: November 16, 2024 13:55
A large portion of the Gates Foundation total spend goes toward programmes that directly benefit Africa.
At COP29, Africa bets on $1.3trn in demand for climate justice
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sustainability/climate/at-cop29-africa-bets-on-1-3trn-in-demand-for-climate-justice-4825500
Published: November 16, 2024 11:08
Leaders and delegates have united in Baku with calls for financing that delivers real results.
Women call for end to violence, demand peace talks inclusion
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/women-call-for-end-to-violence-demand-peace-talks-inclusion-4825370
Published: November 16, 2024 09:02
Despite not yet reaching genocide levels, the war in Sudan has seen ethnic cleansing, deportations, rape, torture and murder by both sides.
Opposition chief Lissu doubts fairness in upcoming Tanzania municipal elections
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/lissu-doubts-fairness-in-tanzania-elections-4825308
Published: November 16, 2024 08:11
Chadema deputy party leader cites locking out of candidates who wanted to participate in polls.
Phone firms turn to software vending as smartphones exhaust Kenyan market
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business-tech/phone-firms-turn-to-software-vending-4824524
Published: November 15, 2024 11:53
If the rate of growth continues, every Kenyan will own a smartphone in the next three years as feature phones become increasingly obsolete.
Kenya, South Sudan launch campaign against contraband
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business-tech/kenya-south-sudan-launch-campaign-against-contraband-4823848
Published: November 14, 2024 17:03
Kenya and South Sudan revenue authorities entered into an agreement to support each other’s customs services.
Ugandan traders bemoan erratic road fees on EAC trade routes
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business-tech/ugandan-traders-lament-persistent-non-trade-barriers-4822584
Published: November 14, 2024 09:22
Ugandan traders say the cost of the non-tariff barriers (NTBs) is very high, costing the region about $16 million every year.
Sudan extends opening of Adre crossing for aid delivery
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/north-africa/sudan-extends-opening-of-adre-crossing-for-aid-delivery-4822106
Published: November 13, 2024 14:08
More than 300 aid trucks with supplies for more than 1.3 million people have crossed into Sudan through Adre.
Leaders tie peace to ending hunger
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/leaders-tie-peace-to-ending-hunger-4821030
Published: November 12, 2024 16:05
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Kenya's President William Ruto and several other leaders admitted that one of the challenges in the quest for peace is effectively feeding the population.
RSF accused of new massacres in Sudan
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/north-africa/rsf-accused-of-new-massacres-in-sudan-4820632
Published: November 12, 2024 11:27
Human Rights Watch says the United Nations should deploy a peacekeeping mission in Sudan to act as a buffer zone and prevent further civilian casualties.