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Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
September 23, 2026Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.
September 19, 2026How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.
September 15, 2026Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
September 2, 2026Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
August 27, 2026Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
August 24, 2026Tanzania commissions country's largest hydropower plant - Reuters
Tanzania commissions country's largest hydropower plant Reuters
August 22, 2026Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
August 11, 2026Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
August 4, 2026US to give Tanzania $1.3 billion under five-year health pact - Reuters
US to give Tanzania $1.3 billion under five-year health pact Reuters
July 2, 2026Tanzania has nationwide blackout after power grid failure, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Tanzania has nationwide blackout after power grid failure, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
June 27, 2026Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says - Reuters
Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says Reuters
June 16, 2026East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
May 23, 2026US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
May 22, 2026Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
May 18, 2026More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
April 23, 2026Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
April 14, 2026Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.
April 10, 2026Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
March 14, 2026