East Africa

Trade minister Calls for Stronger Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Africa’s Digital Trade

Business Darmasco Kaggwa - October 15, 2026

Uganda has called for closer cooperation between governments and the private sector to remove barriers to cross-border digital trade and help African businesses access...

Kadaga Pledges to Advance Long-Delayed Disability Rights Agenda in East Africa

East Africa Ibrahim Ojuku - October 14, 2026

Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has pledged to push for progress on disability rights...

Rwanda Nears Deal to Host Formula 1 Grand Prix, Targeting 2030 Return to Africa

East Africa Moses Kabasibante - October 9, 2026

Rwanda is nearing an agreement to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, potentially bringing the championship back to Africa...

Afreximbank welcomes launch of Africa Credit Rating Agency as an important step in strengthening Africa’s financial architecture

Africa Darmasco Kaggwa - October 9, 2026

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) welcomes today’s launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), an important milestone in strengthening...