South African businessman Johann Rupert has cemented his position as Africa's wealthiest, surpassing Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/luxury-to-wealth-how-johann-rupert-topped-the-continent-4752742
The East African
Luxury to wealth: How Johann Rupert topped the continent
Rupert's net worth has surged to a staggering $14.3 billion, a remarkable increase of $1.9 billion, securing his position at 147th globally in the wealth rankings.
Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly emerging as a hotspot for surface water pollution, posing serious risks to the region’s already stressed resources, UN has warned. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/science-health/un-warns-of-alarming-water-pollution-in-sub-saharan-africa-4752774
The East African
UN warns of alarming water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa
Some 90 countries, most in Africa, Central- and Southeast Asia, are experiencing the degradation of one or more freshwater ecosystems.
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» EAC backs partners’ bid for China funding
» DRC prison on the spot as 129 inmates die in jailbreak bid
» MidEast majors make Horn of Africa playfield
» Indonesia woos Africa using ‘big boys’ script
» South African billionaire named Africa's richest
» Opinion: We have silicon, cobalt, lithium; why buy firewood?
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» EAC backs partners’ bid for China funding
» DRC prison on the spot as 129 inmates die in jailbreak bid
» MidEast majors make Horn of Africa playfield
» Indonesia woos Africa using ‘big boys’ script
» South African billionaire named Africa's richest
» Opinion: We have silicon, cobalt, lithium; why buy firewood?
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France to pay tribute to dead Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was set on fire by her boyfriend, by naming a sports facility in her honour. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sports/paris-to-name-sports-venue-after-dead-ugandan-olympian-4752972
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Paris to name sports venue after dead Ugandan Olympian Cheptegei
Cheptegei is the third prominent sportswoman to be killed in Kenya since October 2021.
In the wake of a wave of street protests mobilised mostly on digital platforms, which saw Parliament overrun on June 25 and forced President Ruto to dismiss his Cabinet, a major rebranding of the leader and his administration appears to be under way. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/ruto-goes-to-the-gen-zs-with-a-fresh-creative-office-4752856
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Ruto goes to the Gen Zs; this time, complete with a fresh ‘creative’ office
In the past two weeks alone, he has spoken at two town hall meetings in Nairobi and Kisumu, seeking to explain his administration’s work.
Allied rivals: Middle East majors make Horn of Africa playfield
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/allied-rivals-middle-east-majors-make-horn-of-africa-playfield-4752812
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Allied rivals: Middle East majors make Horn of Africa playfield
Gulf states have deliberately competed or collaborated in various countries in the volatile African region depending on what works well.
South Sudan has delayed the country’s first anticipated democratic elections that had been scheduled for December. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/south-sudan-delays-anticipated-elections-to-2026-4761550
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South Sudan delays polls to 2026, extends transitional government
The country was to conduct elections in December.
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»Dar abductions set off new push for law reforms
»Uganda sues to evict landowners in way of regional pipeline
»Somalia faces new distraction in ISIS amid war on Shabaab
»High tariffs drive Africans to shop for food abroad
»Pain of period shaming on film
» Opinion: Abductions, killings, silence... What’s happening in Tanzania?
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»Dar abductions set off new push for law reforms
»Uganda sues to evict landowners in way of regional pipeline
»Somalia faces new distraction in ISIS amid war on Shabaab
»High tariffs drive Africans to shop for food abroad
»Pain of period shaming on film
» Opinion: Abductions, killings, silence... What’s happening in Tanzania?
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Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being doused in petrol and set alight by her former partner, buried with full military honours. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/sports/slain-ugandan-olympian-rebecca-cheptegei-buried-with-full-military-honours-4761670
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Slain Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei buried with full military honours
Cheptegei's tragic death sparked anger over the high levels of violence against women in Kenya, particularly in the athletics community.
Three US citizens among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court for their role in a May failed coup in DR Congo. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/three-us-citizens-sentenced-to-death-in-congo-failed-coup-4761822
The East African
Three US citizens sentenced to death in DR Congo over role in failed coup
The US State Department is closely monitoring the situation and acknowledges the DRC's legal process for appeals.
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to conduct mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from the Ohio city. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/world/trump-pledges-to-deport-haitians-in-ohio-city-if-elected-4761906
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US presidential candidate Trump pledges to deport Haitians from Ohio if elected
Haitian community leaders across the US said the Republican candidate's remarks could put lives at risk and further inflame tensions in Springfield.
Comoros President Assoumani "out of danger" after he was injured on Friday in a knife attack by a policeman, officials say. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/comoros-president-assoumani-out-of-danger-after-knife-attack-4762080
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Comoros President Assoumani 'out of danger' after knife attack, minister says
Azali was attacked as he attended a funeral, according to the presidency.
On UN Security Council reforms, Kenya President Ruto gives his views https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/on-un-security-council-reforms-ruto-gives-his-views-4762158
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On UN Security Council reforms, Kenya President Ruto gives his views
None of the Permanent five members of the 15-member body comes from Africa.
Zimbabwe this year made a sixth attempt to re-establish its own currency after it was forced into dollarisation 15 years ago. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/why-zimbabwe-zig-is-tanking-4768590
US Ambassador to Tanzania says that his country has no intention of retreating from its push for strict adherence to democratic rights and principles as a key aspect of its partnership with Dodoma.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/we-won-t-back-down-us-envoy-tells-president-samia-on-tanzania-abductions--4769092
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We won't back down, US envoy tells President Samia on Tanzania abductions
US Ambassador to Tanzania, Michael Battle, says his country has no intention of retreating from its push for strict adherence to democratic rights and principles.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will purchase 500,000 doses of MVA-BN, the Bavarian Nordic Mpox vaccine, as part of an international effort to combat the outbreak of Mpox in certain parts of Africa.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/science-health/gavi-gives-africa-0-5m-doses-of-newly-approved-mpox-vaccine-4768102
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/science-health/gavi-gives-africa-0-5m-doses-of-newly-approved-mpox-vaccine-4768102
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Gavi gives Africa 0.5m doses of newly approved Mpox vaccine
Five confirmed cases have been reported in Taita Taveta, Busia, Nairobi, Mombasa, and Nakuru counties.
A Kenyan court has ruled that Facebook's parent company Meta could be sued in the East African nation over the dismissal of dozens of content moderators by a contractor.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenyan-court-rules-meta-can-be-sued-over-layoffs-by-contractor-4769760
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenyan-court-rules-meta-can-be-sued-over-layoffs-by-contractor-4769760
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Kenyan court rules Meta can be sued over layoffs by contractor
Content moderators sued Meta and two local contractors, saying they lost their jobs for organising a union.
A reality check for South Sudan after development partners indicated they do not support an extension of government's term.
The internet buzzed Saturday as Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, President Museveni's son, announced he would not run for the presidency in 2026, a position his father has held for nearly four decades.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/muhoozi-kainerugaba-drops-2026-presidential-bid-4770446
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/muhoozi-kainerugaba-drops-2026-presidential-bid-4770446
The East African
Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, drops 2026 presidential bid
Whichever role Gen Kainerugaba takes could determine how or when Museveni leaves power.