The latest news from East Africa, summarised in English country by country — Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda… — from the local press. 275 articles published.
The Ethiopian government has established a six-month interim administration to govern Tigray, tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and infrastructure, and preparing elections. The decision follows one by the House of Federation and is in line with the Ethiopian Constitution, according to the Ethiopia News Agency (ENA).
Source: Eyeradio
South Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority has sent ten air traffic controllers to Nairobi for nine weeks of specialised training. Organised with the World Food Programme at the East African School of Aviation, the programme is intended to strengthen safety and air traffic management, according to the authority.
Source: Eyeradio
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has written to Donald Trump to propose cooperation towards lasting peace in Sudan. The move is intended to reduce US pressure and reopen dialogue amid sanctions and a military, economic and political crisis, according to analyst Awab Azzam al-Bushi, cited by Radio Tamazuj.
Source: Radio Tamazuj
East African Community member states want to accelerate e-commerce through better consumer protection, stronger infrastructure and increased cooperation. Meeting in Dar es Salaam from 13 to 15 October 2026, they updated monitoring data for their regional strategy, according to the East African Community.
Source: Eyeradio
Yoel Yohannes, a diplomatic official of the Blue Revolution People’s Movement, says Eritrea’s authoritarian system deprives young people of development, justice and prospects, driving many into exile. He also accuses the authorities of fuelling regional instability, in an interview with Fana Media Corporation.
Source: Fanamc
South Sudan’s El Merriekh SC Bentiu will face Egypt’s Pyramids FC at Juba National Stadium in the second preliminary round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League. The match, scheduled for 3pm, is an opportunity for Bentiu to gain an advantage before the return fixture, according to Eyeradio.
Source: Eyeradio
Ethiopia was elected to chair the 78th session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which deals with refugee protection issues. Ethiopian Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew Daka thanked the countries that supported the appointment and recalled his country’s historic commitment, according to Fanamc.
Source: Fanamc
The Shabelle River has reached 5.38 metres in Jowhar, just 13 centimetres below the flooding threshold, threatening the town, Balcad and riverside villages. Rain in Somalia and the Ethiopian highlands could raise it further, according to FAO-SWALIM data reported by Goobjoog.
Source: Goobjoog
Rwanda accuses the Democratic Republic of the Congo of opposing its 10-year agreement to host Formula 1 from 2030. Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe also referred to corruption allegations against Félix Tshisekedi, according to Imvahonshya.
Source: Imvahonshya
The Comoros public prosecutor’s office has announced an appeal against Elamine Moumini’s acquittal in the Naïcha M’Madi Abdou case. The acquittal was handed down by the court on 14 October 2026, according to information reported by HaYba and relayed by Comores Infos.
Source: Comores Infos
Tanzania and China want to deepen cooperation in technical and vocational training to better prepare young people for the needs of the economy. In Tianjin, the two deputy education ministers discussed scholarships, expert exchanges and the creation of four technical institutions in Tanzania, according to the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
Source: Jamhurimedia
About ten Malagasy journalists took part from 13 to 15 October in training on artificial intelligence and journalistic ethics, which launched preparations for a charter adapted to local media. The organisers, Action Média francophone internationale and Action Média francophone de Madagascar, also plan a guide on the technical, ethical and economic issues surrounding AI, according to Newsmada.
Source: Newsmada
Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye launched the implementation of the National Strategy to Combat Corruption and Economic Misconduct for 2026-2030 on 9 October. The programme provides for prevention, checks, citizen mobilisation and the fight against impunity, reports Iwacu Burundi.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
KCB Bank Uganda has joined the Uganda Coffee Group, a private initiative to develop local coffee processing, packaging and marketing. The group aims to increase the value retained in Uganda, which exported 7.75 million bags and earned $2.21 billion in 2024-2025, Pmldaily reports.
Source: Pmldaily
The Mauritian government has extended a curfew after riots sparked by water shortages and the rising cost of living. At least 94 people have been arrested, seven police officers injured and classes suspended, after a woman was hit by police gunfire, The Namibian reports.
Source: The Namibian
George Nene, representative for the Elementaita ward in the Nakuru County Assembly, broke down in tears as he spoke of the risk of losing his seat in 2027. He accused the Nakuru executive of failing to carry out funded projects, Tuko reports.
Source: Tuko
Ugandan singer Heli Baibe, from Kasese, is building a career blending afrobeat, rhythm and blues, and dancehall. After her 17-track debut album, “Make Me Famous”, was released in 2022, she is continuing to reach a national audience, according to the career profile published by PML Daily and comments reported by Red Pepper.
Source: Pmldaily
Brother Musanganya Simweragi Christophe, former head of G.S Kabgayi B school, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for embezzling public funds and forgery. He must also pay 774,102 Rwandan francs and repay 1,032,000 francs to the state, according to Panorama.
Source: Panorama
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