NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Catholic leaders in East Africa launched a campaign on Wednesday (Feb. 12) to advocate for the ...

The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the southern hemisphere was unveiled in Johannesburg Sunday with scores of worshippers participating in a ceremony to mark the occasion. BAPS has ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

"Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins economic growth, education, healthcare, and gender equality," Ms. Mohammed told African Heads ...

In 2008, the Anti-Counterfeit Act was passed by Kenyan lawmakers establishing an Anti-Counterfeit Agency. In East Africa, the access to quality medicines is limited by the existence of a few ...

We asked people in three dozen countries how they see religion's role in society, government and national identity.

The Eastern Africa sub-region finds itself at a crossroads, facing significant opportunities and unprecedented challenges to its agricultural systems. With a population of over 280 million ...

The North East is set to be battered by strong winds as Storm Éowyn arrives on Friday - and weather maps show just when the gusts will hit us. Gusts of 60-70mph are expected inland, while coastal ...

It’s bad enough when secular institutions do this. But religious institutions are supposed to provide a moral example, even when it’s not easy. When spiritual authorities ignore their values ...

The Tutsi-led M23 group has been waging a renewed insurgency in the Central African country's east since 2022. Congo and the United Nations accuse neighbouring Rwanda of backing the group with its ...

The 272-page book, titled "The Ecology and Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa," follows 10 years of extensive research conducted by CABI and partners under the Woody Weeds and ...

East Africa, with its complex ties to the global economy, is particularly vulnerable to changes arising from this shifting geopolitical landscape. Trump’s likely trade protectionist measures can ...