East Africa

Eastern region of the African continent

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East Africa, also known as Eastern Africa or the East of Africa, is a region at the eastern edge of the African continent, distinguished by its geographical, historical, and cultural landscape. Defined in varying scopes, the region is recognized in the United Nations Statistics Division scheme as encompassing 18 sovereign states and 4 territories.

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UK Passes Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda. Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports. The U.K. government will now be able.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 days ago

Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa as Burundi calls for aid Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:08Published 3 days ago

Tanzania Floods: Heavy rains persist in Tanzania, more than 100,000 affected \| Oneindia In the past two weeks, devastating floods have claimed the lives of 58 people in Tanzania, prompting urgent action from the East African nation. With heavy rains persisting, the government revealed the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published 2 weeks ago

Uganda's unique policy on refugees at risk, despite stable EU funding The Eastern African country provides accommodation and a plot of land to people fleeing wars in neighbouring countries, but the gap between needs and resources is increasing. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:02Published on March 14, 2024

French overseas territory of Mayotte moves hundreds of refugees to mainland France The Indian Ocean archipelago has dispatched more than 300 East African migrants as local residents voice strong opposition to illegal immigration. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on February 28, 2024

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Four Rwandans granted refuge in UK over fears of persecution Four Rwandans have been reportedly granted refuge in the UK over fears of persecution in the East African nation despite the government saying it is an "unequivocally safe" place to send asylum.. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2024
Afcon 2027 can be 'most profitable' in history The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa will be the "most commercially viable" in history as it will have three hosts, claims an official. BBC Sport - Published on November 10, 2023
Dozens dead and thousands displaced after Somalia hit by 'worst floods in decades' At least 44 people have died in Kenya and Somalia after heavy flooding struck the East African countries. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2023

East Africa drought would not have happened without humans, new science says The severe drought devastating the Horn of Africa by killing animals and crops and leaving millions without enough food would not have happened if humans had not heated the planet, scientists have.. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2023
Hundreds of elephants and zebras die in Kenyan drought Hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife reserves in East Africa's worst drought in decades, according to a report. Sky News - Published on November 4, 2022
Top Navy commanders to review operational situation, even as India conducts trilateral exercise off East Africa Top Navy commanders will next week review India’s maritime security and operational preparedness, especially in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) where there is expanding China-Pakistan collusiveness,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2022

Drought in East Africa puts millions at risk of severe hunger Millions of people are facing severe hunger in the Horn of Africa due to record droughts, the United Nations has warned. Sky News - Published on February 8, 2022