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Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections By AFP May 01, 2026 10:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Abiy Ahmed welcomed at Brandenburg Gate before summit on private investment in Africa launch …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Traffic and pedestrians fill a street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thursday, Nov. …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsCapital News
… Regional participants included Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Egypt, as well as Gulf states such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. …
Global Coalition Reinforces ‘Berlin Principles’ as Roadmap to End Sudan WarCitizen Digital
… Mali were the sixth African national team coached by Saintfiet after Namibia, Ethiopia, Malawi, Togo and the Gambia. …
Belgian Saintfiet quits as Mali coachThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeMigrants, most of them from Ethiopia, gather around a well to wash during a stop on their journey along the so-called Eastern Route towards the Gulf in Obock, on April 12, 2026. …
Starvation and drowning on the deadly Horn of Africa migrant routeCapital News
… What was equally impressive to him, was how fast Ethiopian coffee exports to China have increased since a few samples of the coffee debuted at the expo that year. …
Zero-tariff policy to boost Ethiopian coffee exportsCapital News
… The declaration comes amid heightened government concern over insecurity in northern Kenya, where travel advisories have warned of increased risks of banditry, particularly near border regions with Ethiopia and South Sudan. …
Marsabit Declared Security-Disturbed as Govt Cracks Down on BanditryBelgut MP Nelson Koech claims that Kenyan identification cards were illegally issued to foreign nationals without proper vetting in 2022 during Fred Matiang'i's tenure as Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Belgut MP Nelson Koech claims that Kenyan identification cards were illegally issued to foreign nationals without proper vetting in 2022 during Fred Matiang'i's tenure as Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Standard reports that rogue networks within the Immigration Department and National Registration Bureau are facilitating the illegal issuance of Kenyan identity cards and passports to nationals from Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and Uganda through bribery and corruption, without proper vetting or verification.
15 hours ago · The Standard →
At least 20 key speakers from Africa and Asia were refused entry to Europe for the International Confederation of Midwives congress in Portugal, which begins Sunday and focuses on reducing 260,000 annual deaths of women during pregnancy and childbirth and 4.2 million infant deaths.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has energised a 400kV transmission line and substation, a Sh8.4 billion project jointly financed by China's Export-Import Bank and the Kenyan government, designed to strengthen grid reliability and secure power supply for Konza Technopolis and the lower eastern region.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Athletics Integrity Unit banned two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay for four months (June 1 to September 30) after she tested positive for a metabolite of Letrozole in an out-of-competition test in early December and failed to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption before the test.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia's government alleges that hardline elements of the Tigray People's Liberation Front are preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, according to statements by the minister of east African affairs and intelligence chief in an Al Jazeera editorial. The TPLF has not yet responded to the claims.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An analysis in The Standard argues that President Ruto's apology for the historical exclusion of Northern Kenya from national discourse reflects a broader postcolonial African challenge of building inclusive nations from borders drawn without regard for geography or identity, with reconciliation requiring acknowledgement of historical grievances.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kuwait's Interior Ministry has issued a directive prohibiting recruitment of domestic workers from Kenya and 26 other African countries, based on recommendations from its ministries of Foreign Affairs and Health and the Public Authority for Manpower. Domestic workers from some countries including South Africa, Ethiopia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka have been granted recruitment, though male workers only in several cases.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's reliance on imported fossil fuels—which consume almost 5 per cent of GDP—makes the economy vulnerable to volatile global markets; the author contends that electric mobility, which other East African countries are adopting, offers a viable alternative.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as East African finance ministers prepare budgets totalling roughly USD 125 billion across six countries, the real test will be whether these budgets shift power and decision-making to young people who must live with today's consequences, rather than simply funding government activity.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes linking Mombasa and Lamu ports to Norwegian ports, with discussions centring on maritime trade, green shipping, fisheries and seafarer employment. Norwegian shipping firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management committed to employ 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, with 120 positions to be filled by year-end.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that recent deadly protests over fuel prices in Kenya, Comoros and Mozambique underscore Africa's vulnerability to global oil price shocks, particularly as major East African economies import nearly all their refined petroleum; the writer urges the region to shift to clean energy solutions.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
A Mo Ibrahim Foundation report released in May 2026 found that limited freedom of movement and connectivity for Africans, despite the African Union's Free Movement of Persons Protocol, are hampering the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement. While Mali, Niger, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe have ratified the Protocol, other countries remain closed due to security concerns, reciprocity issues, and lack of political commitment.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Session Paper Number 10 of 1965, which codified African Socialism policy, deliberately marginalised the Northern Frontier District (now Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, and Isiolo counties) by prioritising "high potential" agricultural regions in the highlands for infrastructure investment, while the arid north was left underdeveloped by design rather than accident.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis of Agikuyu oral literature explores the community's origins, rites of passage, gender, governance, and applications in HIV/AIDS communication, positioning oral discourse as dynamic knowledge production beyond English literary tradition.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The International Flower Trade Expo 2026, held in Nairobi under the theme "Shaping the Future of Floriculture," attracted over 210 exhibitors and hundreds of international buyers. The event featured a striking butterfly floral installation by Sosiani Flowers that became a popular photo backdrop.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
A deadly drone strike hit Ethiopia's Tigray region on Friday near Shiraro, according to dissident authorities, who accused the federal government of escalating tensions and raising fears of renewed war. A civil war between the federal government and the TPLF in 2020–2022 led to more than 600,000 deaths, and a peace deal ending the conflict has never been fully implemented.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese electric two-wheeler manufacturer YADEA entered Kenya's market with the KIFA electric motorcycle, designed for boda boda operators and delivery businesses. The motorcycle offers a 150-kilometre range, 250-kilogramme payload capacity, battery-swapping capability, and a partnership with ARC Ride to expand charging infrastructure.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, head of a 73-member African Union Election Observation Mission, presented findings and recommendations from Ethiopia's June 1, 2026 General Elections to the Ethiopian National Election Board and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who expressed gratitude for the mission's support to the country's democratic process.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Importers and exporters, organised under the Shippers Council of East Africa, have opposed the proposed 16 per cent VAT on aircraft spare parts in the 2026 Financial Bill, warning that it would increase freight costs and operational expenses across the air cargo supply chain, alongside the reintroduction of the Railway Development Levy and Import Declaration Fee. They said the combined tax burden would threaten food security and raise export logistics costs for horticulture, floriculture, pharmaceutical, seafood and high-value manufacturing sectors.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopians voted on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win a landslide victory. Abiy, who has ruled since 2018, has been criticized for growing authoritarianism despite his earlier Nobel Peace Prize win for mending relations with Eritrea.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elders from Wajir County will present President William Ruto with 100 camels as a cultural tribute following the county's hosting of Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi announced. The gift represents the highest cultural honour the community can bestow, offered in appreciation for the President's selection of Wajir to host the national celebrations.
1 June 2026 · Capital News →
Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide victory. The election is seen as among the least competitive since multiparty democracy began in 1991, with the opposition fragmented across more than 40 parties and the ruling party running unopposed in dozens of constituencies.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UFAK Region East Karate Championships concluded in Nairobi with Kenya–Ethiopia rivalry defining the four-day competition, with Kenya B's David Ngati, Daniel Vaati and Bernard Kinachu defeating Ethiopia in the Team Kata final. The rivalry extended across multiple categories, including cadet events, with close contests between the two nations across both kata and kumite disciplines.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission in Addis Ababa for Ethiopia's upcoming general election. He emphasized the continental importance of the vote given Ethiopia's status as host of the AU headquarters, and called for a peaceful and credible electoral process.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
According to a Capital News opinion piece, Eswatini's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan instead of the People's Republic of China limits the kingdom's access to Chinese trade partnerships and investment that other African nations benefit from, particularly in textiles, sugar, and wood pulp sectors.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will undertake a three-day state visit to South Africa from June 3 to June 5, 2026, at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at strengthening diplomatic, trade and investment ties. The visit will include a formal welcome ceremony at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on June 4, bilateral talks between the two heads of state, and a business forum bringing together stakeholders from both countries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Kwanza administration has accelerated the creation and operationalisation of new sub-counties, divisions, locations and sub-locations in Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties, deploying National Government Administration Officers to underserved areas to improve governance, security and service delivery in a region historically challenged by distance and sparse populations.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The commissioning of the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation in Kilifi addresses decades of unstable, costly electricity supply caused by inadequate transmission infrastructure and diesel-powered generation dependence. Reliable power is necessary to support the region's economic, industrial, and tourism potential.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is positioned to benefit from a bilateral trade arrangement with China offering zero tariffs on Kenyan products. Kenyan delegates participated in discussions on developing countries' opportunities from emerging global partnerships and visited Shanghai to explore growing coffee market potential.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →