…to manipulated political content that circulated during recent elections in West and East Africa, including materials linked to Nigeria's 2023 presidential election, as evidence of the scale of the problem.He warned that such content could reach millions of social media users well before fact-checkers could respond, an…

…cases of doctored political content during recent electoral cycles in West and East Africa, including footage that circulated around Nigeria’s 2023 presidential contest. He warned that such content could spread to millions of social media users before verification is possible, cautioning that the danger lies not only i…

…ambition. Several Nigerian agritech ventures are now being positioned for expansion into East African markets, including Uganda and Kenya. That matters because it suggests Nigerian startups are no longer building solely for domestic survival. They are beginning to export operational models, technology and agricultural…

…initiative has been launched. Speaking on the initiative, Google’s Director for West and East Africa, Olumide Balogun, said the company was focused on making AI-powered learning more accessible by removing financial barriers for students. > “AI is the defining technological shift of our generation, and for Nigeria, wit…

Uganda’s Minister of Health on Tuesday declared the country Ebola-free following the East African nation’s latest outbreak of the viral haemorrhagic disease, which infected 20 people and claimed two lives. Uganda has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks since 2000, when it recorded its first epidemic. However, health o…

…visa. The country’s strong diplomatic ties, thriving aviation sector and position as East Africa’s largest economy continue to strengthen its passport’s global standing. 8. Eswatini Global ranking: 67 Visa-free destinations: 71 Eswatini offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 71 destinations. Although one of Afri…

…the Nigeria-Uganda Air Cargo Corridor with Uganda Airlines to improve exports to East Africa. She said the initiative reduced cargo costs and improved access for exporters, particularly SMEs and women-owned businesses. Oduwole further said that Nigeria was expanding similar trade facilitation partnerships with RwandAir…

…coincide with Saba Saba Day, which commemorates resistance against authoritarianism in East Africa.In the order, the association argued that Uganda's judiciary continues to face challenges including executive interference, prolonged delays in the administration of justice, judicial corruption, selective justice and att…

…refinery in Kenya, marking the first major step towards what is expected to become East Africa's largest refining project. The company said the project has advanced beyond the planning stage, with the site already selected, soil tests ongoing and engineering and design work underway ahead of construction. According to…

…less like a conference warm-up and more like a temperature check on the direction of the East African technology industry. Hosted at venture studio Delta40 and supported by Safaricom, PawaPay, Watu, and HoneyCoin as the media partner, the event is part of the buildup to Moonshot 2026, TechCabal’s flagship conference sc…

…and work in the United States. When 23-year-old Khalid, who said he had fled torture in East Africa, crossed the Mexican border in 2024, a judge welcomed him into the US, wishing him success in his new life as he granted him protection from deportation. But he was deported without any documents to Equatorial Guinea in…

…and regional startup headquarters. The evening mixer will run from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm East African Time (EAT). The event forms part of the build-up to Moonshot 2026, TechCabal’s annual conference in Lagos, which has emerged as one of Africa’s largest gatherings for entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. U…

…a curated gathering of founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across East Africa. As we build toward Moonshot 2026, TechCabal is bringing the conversation to Nairobi to connect with the region’s innovation ecosystem, spark meaningful discussions, and build new relationships ahead of Africa’s biggest…

…one of Kenya’s largest lenders to an interim chief executive at a time when banks across East Africa are navigating slowing credit growth, digital competition, and shifting regulatory demands. It also ends one of the longest executive careers at the lender. “The board and management of Absa Bank Kenya appreciate Mr Moh…

…theme, "Building a Sustainable Value Chain for Cocoa and Coffee across West, Central and East Africa." "We are not opposed to innovation. We are opposed to innovation that is used as a substitute for justice."This Fiesta is Africa's opportunity to set the terms of that conversation, on our own soil, with our own farmer…

…It is one of the fastest growth rates on this list. Nairobi has built a reputation as East Africa's commercial and technology nerve centre, often nicknamed the "Silicon Savannah" for its dense cluster of start-ups and financial services firms. That reputation continues to draw migrants from across Kenya and the wider E…

…The role allowed her to temporarily move to Nairobi, Kenya, which she did through an East African Visa by October of the same year. Months later, Asinobi, in pursuit of another stream of income to fund her travel lifestyle, said she realised she wanted to build a travel company. At this point, she was also planning one…