WCO strengthens the capacity of Burundi Customs to implement AfCFTA Rules of Origin

The Burundi Customs administration hosted a national awareness workshop on the Rules of Origin (RoO) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Bujumbura. Organized by the World Customs Organization...

Tanzania commits to overseeing the Great Lakes’ peace, security objectives 

KINSHASA: THE Assistant Director of the Africa Department at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ellen Maduhu, has said that Tanzania will continue to implement the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region...

World Bank Group appoints new Country Manager for Burundi

African Union extends Burundi troops’ stay in Somalia by six months

Addis Ababa — The African Union has extended the deployment of Burundian troops in Somalia by six months to strengthen efforts against al-Shabaab and support state-building, officials said. The decision was made during a virtual meeting of the...

Midowga Afrika oo kordhiyay joogitaanka ciidanka Burundi ee Soomaaliya

Addis Ababa – Midowga Afrika ayaa go’aamiyay in ciidanka Burundi ee ku sugan Soomaaliya la sii joogo lix bilood oo dheeraad ah, si loo xoojiyo dadaallada ka dhanka ah kooxda argagixisada ah ee Al-Shabaab iyo taageerida qorshayaasha dhismaha...

Billie Jean cup to start today 

The stage is set for the iconic Billie Jean King Cup (BJK) by Gainbridge Africa Group III event, which roars into life today at the Central Tennis Court (CTC) in Olympia. The competition will start today and run until 9 August in the capital....

Amagaju FC sign Burundian league top scorer Nibibona

AU Extends Burundi Troop Presence In Somalia By Six Months

Kenyan teams shift their focus on FEASSA games

Boys' volleyball action between Malava (white) and Cheptil at Masinde Murilo University/ Angwenyi GichanaKenyan teams have shifted their focus to the Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) extravaganza, taking...

Indiza leads Kenya’s charge as Sunshine Development Tour tees off in Nyali

Dismas Indiza sinks his final putt at the 18th to win the Ruiru leg of the Shunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing/HANDOUT The third leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing tees off on Monday at Nyali Golf & Country Club in...

Surge for greener pastures amid travel restrictions

Countries are raising the bar in their minimum requirements for travels, including visa fees and other processes, apparently to discourage large numbers. Some are tightening their immigration policies for safety and economic reasons. Even...

AfDB, ESAAMLG launch new project to combat money laundering, financing of terrorism in Africa

AfDB THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), on July 25, officially launched a three-year support project to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in their...

Crippling drug cartels: Recent police operations yield R70 million in drug seizures

Experts have applauded the police and Hawks, who they say are slowly crippling the international drug cartel network. Large busts have taken place in Cape Town and around the country in recent weeks, totalling more than R70 million at various...

Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...

Kenyans now shift focus to East Africa school games

National Term Two games. [Photo, Standard] After days of fierce battles, song, dance, tears of joy and heartbreak marked the end of the 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games on Saturday in Kakamega. While...

August Coffee Recommendations For The Month Of August

We get asked by friends and family where to buy coffee a lot. It’s a tough question! It’s easy to lose track of just how many incredible, fresh, vibrant coffees are out there. Every week, we ask our advertising roasting partners for coffee...

QCAIR hosts 5th annual World Cup tournament

Hundreds of players, representing a total of seven countries, competed in the event. DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Saturday, the Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) hosted its fifth annual World Cup tournament. Hundreds of players...

A warning from history

Democratically elected leaders may win elections by whipping up ethnic, religious, and/or racial sentiments. However, such a government, though undesirable, would nonetheless be democratic. The transformation of democracy from a political form...

Tottenham v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Tottenham v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (12pm (UK) kick-off). The game kicking off 8pm local time in Seoul. The Newcastle...

16 local companies cleared to export avocados to China

DODOMA: The Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) has announced that a total of 16 Tanzanian companies have been cleared to export avocados to China, following official registration by the General Administration of Customs of...