Funding cuts may mean China will pump more money in social programmes, but only where their influence is strong.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is not just a national project for Ethiopia--it has broader implications for the entire African continent. As one of Africa's largest infrastructure projects ...

As the world marks 140 years since the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, it is crucial to reflect on the enduring legacy of this event, particularly in East Africa. The conference, which aimed to divide ...

The much-publicised Elon Musk Africa tour will see him meet developers and politicians in Nairobi on June 13, The Standard can now reveal.

The Prime Minister said he would look at any policies to tackle illegal migration if they were cost-effective and did not ...

Fiscal space is not just an accounting term-it is the margin of safety within which a country can pursue development ...

Mwapachu’s legacy as a leader who dedicated his life to the development and integration of East Africa continues to inspire ...

A report shows that about four African countries are on the verge of defaulting on their debts in 2025, as AfDB warns that the continent faces rising debt servicing.

Sharply declining aid could force tens of millions across the globe who rely on food aid into extreme hunger and starvation, ...

The economic growth of the East African region is projected to rise to 5.7 percent in 2025, increasing from 5.1 percent in ...

Tensions are rising in the oil-rich east African nation of South Sudan after Riek Machar, who serves as one of the country’s ...

There are fears that the escalating tensions and Dr Machar’s arrest could derail the peace agreement, plunge South Sudan back ...