East Africa

A glimpse of the International Monetary Fund's HQ in D.C., U.S., captured on April 8, 2019. Photo credits © REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo. Inquiries for rights, contact us. Good news from the IMF! The Ethiopian government gets a green light for the $3.4 billion aid package, with $340.7 million unlocked. The folks at the IMF board gave a thumbs-up last Friday for the initial review of the deal. This backing stems from Ethiopia's summer deal, culminating in a four-year financial arrangement. The country's journey towards…

On October 7, 2024, Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressed the press at his Karen residence in Nairobi, speaking before lawmakers cast their votes concerning his impeachment motion. The photo credit goes to REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo, and remember: Purchase Licensing Rights if you need to reuse it. In a political bombshell, Kenya's senate has booted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from his office. They impeached him on five of eleven charges set against him this Thursday. This startling decision…

In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, key events unfolded on Wednesday as Dr. Essa Kayd, North Western State of Somalia's Foreign Minister, made a daring move by initiating the construction of what they claim will be the budding nation's new diplomatic outpost. This symbolic land donation by Ethiopia signals a burgeoning alliance between the two nations, although it might stir up tension across the already volatile Horn of Africa. For North Western State of Somalia, the inauguration was met with jubilation, while…

Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, shared insights alongside British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat during a press gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 10, 2023. Photo courtesy of Monicah Mwangi/REUTERS/File Photo. In a turn of events, Kenyan President William Ruto selected Kithure Kindiki for the role of deputy, only for a court to halt this appointment due to a pending court case slated for next week. The case questions the dismissal of Kindiki’s forerunner. Interestingly, this legal hold-up surfaced…

FILE - During a media chat, Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) spokesperson Abdiqadir Hassan Hirmooge, also known as Adani, expressed frustration. He highlighted Ethiopia's shortcomings in honoring the 2018 peace pact, urging a reevaluation amidst escalating tensions. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AX) — The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has declared their intention to revisit the 2018 peace deal made with the Ethiopian government. They've pointed out the stagnant progress on numerous critical promises. While the…

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AX) — On the brisk morning of Friday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled a revamped cabinet lineup, entrusting Dr. Gedion Timothewos with steering the Foreign Ministry. His task: healing Ethiopia's battered global relations post a storm of internal upheaval and regional skirmishes. Transitioning from his prior roles as Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Timothewos was a pivotal mediator during the Tigray fracas. Analysts speculate that his blueprint revolves around mending bridges with Western…

Rigathi Gachagua might become the first deputy president to face impeachment since Kenya revamped its Constitution in 2010 . The Kenyan Senate has embarked on impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following a court's confirmation of their legality. The National Assembly, representing the lower house of Parliament, recently voted in favor of impeaching Gachagua on 11 charges, which include corruption, undermining governmental authority, and inciting ethnic conflicts. The 59-year-old leader has…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A fresh initiative is underway with Kenya inaugurating a revamped pricing panel to tackle the plummeting cost of miraa, known as khat in Somalia. This vital cash crop supports thousands of farmers, with the strategy centered around boosting exports to Somalia, the predominant purchaser of Kenyan miraa. The panel's mission is clear: to stabilize miraa and muguka prices and enhance farmer revenues. The nine-strong committee, a brainchild of the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), boasts members from…

In the vibrant neighborhoods of Epworth and Mbare in Harare, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has embarked on a crucial mission: empowering the youth to confront mental health issues through a unique peer-led initiative. Equipped with specialized training, educators affiliated with MSF deliver essential psychological first aid. They bridge young individuals with critical mental health resources, encompassing a range of services such as medical care, HIV testing, STI management, contraceptive options, health education,…

In a groundbreaking development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially reported that Rwanda is spearheading the world's inaugural clinical trial aimed at treating the Marburg virus disease. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, emphasized the collaborative effort with the organization, which involves testing a medication currently employed for COVID-19 management—Remdesivir—alongside an antibody specifically engineered to combat the Marburg virus. “This initiative showcases our collective…