NAIROBI, June 17, 2025 – East African stock markets are grappling with heightened global economic uncertainty as fears of a potential stock market crash loom large in 2025. Despite a resilient regional capital market, investors in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda are bracing for turbulence driven by geopolitical tensions, U.S. trade policies, and local economic […]
WEST POKOT, KENYA – June 17, 2025 – A gold mine collapse in the Kambi Karaya area of West Pokot County on Sunday, June 15, has tragically claimed one life and left several artisanal miners feared trapped underground, sparking renewed concerns over mining safety in the region. In response, the government has ordered the immediate […]
MWANZA, TANZANIA – June 17, 2025 – A critical cross-border water sampling exercise aimed at comprehensively assessing pollution levels and the spread of invasive species in Lake Victoria has officially commenced in Mwanza, Tanzania. This collaborative initiative brings together scientists and environmental experts from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in a concerted effort to safeguard the […]
DAR ES SALAAM – June 17, 2025 – Tanzania has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list,” a significant milestone that is expected to bolster investor confidence and enhance the nation’s standing in the global financial community. The global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing watchdog announced its decision following its […]
ADDIS ABABA – June 17, 2025 – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has announced the temporary suspension of all flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Tel Aviv (TLV) until June 22, 2025. The airline cited “operational considerations” for the decision, which impacts both outbound and inbound flights to the Israeli capital. The suspension, confirmed via […]
Kampala, Uganda – June 16, 2025 – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni today signed into law the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Act, 2025, a controversial piece of legislation that reintroduces the trial of civilians in military courts under specific circumstances. The signing took place despite widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, human rights groups, and […]
Google is sounding the alarm for its 2 billion Gmail users, urging them to replace traditional passwords with passkeys to combat escalating AI-powered cyber threats. While no specific breach has been reported, the tech giant is pushing for enhanced security as phishing and malware attacks surge, with 61% of U.S. consumers targeted, according to recent […]
Casablanca, Morocco – June 16, 2025 – Tesla, the global leader in electric vehicles and renewable energy, has officially launched Tesla Morocco, marking its bold entry into the African market. Established on May 27, 2025, as a subsidiary of Tesla International B.V. and Tesla Motors Netherlands B.V. with a capital of 27.5 million dirhams (~$2.75 […]
KAMPALA/NAIROBI – June 16, 2025 – A confidential U.S. State Department memo, revealed by The Washington Post and reported by The Nile Post on June 15, 2025, has sent ripples of concern across East Africa. Uganda is among 36 countries facing potential new U.S. travel restrictions, a move that could significantly impact citizens seeking vital […]
Massive Aerial Assault Targets Nuclear Facilities, Military Leadership; Iran Retaliates with Drone Strikes as Global Leaders Urge De-Escalation In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on June 13, 2025, striking nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership figures in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a “preemptive action […]
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