EAC say the decision was taken due to some unforeseen circumstances.

Kenya, after recalling Peter Mathuki as EAC chief after a slew of accountability claims, picked Caroline Mueke as replacement but finally settles on Veronica Nduva.

South Sudan lacks the required funds and faces legal hurdles that must be cleared out of the way.

Tribert Rujugiro’s name came up in Uganda-Rwanda diplomatic tiff that resulted in 3-year trade blockade.

The departed Kenyan military chief was instrumental in peace deals in DR Congo and war on Al Shabaab militants in Somalia.

Devastating droughts last year in the Horn of Africa and currently in Southern Africa, as well as cyclones and floods, have also increased the region's struggles.

Gen Nguema has been learning politics fast since seizing power in a bloodless coup on August 30 last year.

US judge found "too many facts" showing a relationship between BNP Paribas' financing and human rights abuses perpetrated by Sudan's government.

With almost two weeks before the closure, The Citizen has managed to get data that show the amount of cashewnut shipped overseas through various ports

With almost two weeks before the closure, The Citizen has managed to get data that show the amount of cashewnut shipped overseas through various ports