East Africa’s pipeline politics repeat themselves in the refinery race Uganda and Tanzania's new Tanga energy hub follows Kenya's win of the Dangote refinery, extending east Africa's rivalry
Why shutting the border sends the wrong signal on Ebola As Ebola spreads in Congo and reaches Uganda, experts warn that border closures weaken surveillance and drive movement to unmonitored crossings
US blockade of Iran ports deepens global oil uncertainty after Hormuz standoff US blockade of Iranian ports raises risks for oil supply, fertilisers and global trade flows
The Middle East war is hurting Africa. Here is how the continent fights back As the Middle East war pushes African currencies lower and borrowing costs higher, a Pretoria scholar sets out how the continent must respond
Why the Aga Khan Fund is parting with Nation Media Group after 66 years AKFED sells its controlling stake in Nation Media Group to a Tanzanian businessman, ending a 66-year relationship with East Africa's biggest media house
