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East Africa

East Africa is a region comprising countries in the eastern part of the African continent, typically including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti. The region is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the east, the Sahel to the north, Central Africa to the west and Southern Africa to the south. East Africa is home to about 450-million people and represents one of the fastest-growing economic zones on the continent. The region's economy is anchored by agriculture, tourism, services and increasingly by extractive industries including mining and oil and gas. Key mineral resources found in East Africa include copper, cobalt, nickel, graphite, rare earths and gemstones, with Tanzania and Ethiopia emerging as significant mining jurisdictions. The region benefits from access to major Indian Ocean ports including Mombasa, Dar es Salaam and Djibouti, which serve as gateways for regional and landlocked trade. East Africa is integrated through the East African Community, a regional bloc promoting economic cooperation and infrastructure development. The region's strategic location, youthful population and natural resource endowment position it as a focal point for investment in energy, transport and mineral value chains. Development challenges include infrastructure deficits, political instability in some areas and the need for improved governance frameworks in the extractive sector.

East Africa Updates


Africa urged to shape its own voluntary carbon market framework as demand grows
Africa urged to shape its own voluntary carbon market framework as demand grows
12th June 2026 By: Shannon de Ryhove

As global demand for carbon credits continues to expand, African countries have a significant opportunity to position themselves as major participants in voluntary carbon markets, provided they can... 


You can’t digitise a blackout
4th June 2026

By Symphrose Ochieng, Infrastructure Segment & Power Systems Business Leader at Schneider Electric Across East Africa, momentum is building around grid digitisation. Smart meters, automation, and... 


The Dangote oil refinery
Dangote refinery can be global jet fuel supplier, CEO says
3rd June 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria's 650 000 bbl/d Dangote oil refinery has a large surplus of jet fuel and can supply the product all over the world, CE David Bird said on Tuesday. With demand on the African continent lower... 


No sweet spot found yet as govt, auto industry mull shoring up local manufacturing
29th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African automotive industry and government have not yet found “that sweet spot” that would shore up the local manufacturing sector as it faces declining local parts content and increasing... 


Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
Schneider Electric expands Easy Series portfolio with EasyPact CVS C4 to meet growing demand for fit-for-purpose power protection in East Africa
21st May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the launch of its EasyPact CVS C4 moulded-case circuit breaker (MCCB) range in East Africa, addressing a critical gap in the... 


An image of MIASA executive secretary Vusi Mabena
Zambia resurgence signals regional growth opportunities
8th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

The Zambian mining industry is resurgent and is on track to sustain double-digit growth in its production of copper, positioning the country to facilitate regional growth across Southern and East... 


What happens after construction – establishing local skills to solidify local growth
What happens after construction – establishing local skills to solidify local growth
7th May 2026

By: Josiah Habwe - General Manager for Tanzania & Uganda at Schneider Electric Across East Africa, we are seeing history unfold.  In Uganda and Tanzania., for example, the acceleration of... 


SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
SEW-EURODRIVE strengthens its role as Africa’s partner of choice with world-class service, repair centre
24th April 2026

Positioned as a trusted long-term partner to mining, industrial and infrastructure operations across Africa, drive technology and industrial automation specialist SEW EURODRIVE delivers a... 


Integrated Pump Technology advances Mine Dewatering across Africa
Integrated Pump Technology advances Mine Dewatering across Africa
24th April 2026

Integrated Pump Technology is playing a critical role in helping mining operations across Africa remain productive in the face of persistent groundwater ingress - both on surface and underground.... 


Anton Paar Southern Africa
Anton Paar Southern Africa
24th April 2026

High-end laboratory instruments provider Anton Paar Southern Africa is the regional subsidiary of Anton Paar GmbH, a global technology leader in high-precision laboratory and process instrumentation.  


JULIANE DE BEER
WearCheck has expanded into Tanzania and the broader East African region through its partnership with TES
New WearCheck agent in East Africa
24th April 2026

Condition-monitoring specialist company WearCheck recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES) to bring an extensive range of... 


Kenyan President William Ruto
Kenya, Tanzania and neighbours discuss joint refinery as Dangote offers to build it
23rd April 2026 By: Reuters

East African countries are discussing plans for a joint oil refinery at Tanzania's port of Tanga modelled on Nigeria's Dangote plant, Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday. East Africa... 


An image of Pravin Kalpage
AI, ‘human touch’ blend improves insurance process
17th April 2026

As the insurance sector matures across Africa, the focus is shifting from simple digitalisation to the sophisticated application of AI and hyper-personalisation, with efforts to increase the... 


Michael Berner, head of South and East Africa at Visa
Michael Berner
10th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Michael Berner, head of South and East Africa at Visa, a global payments technology company  


An image of Alexander Njombe
Tanzania expands critical minerals supply, grows gold
10th April 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Several key commodities mined in Tanzania – including graphite, lithium and rare-earth elements – are set to drive demand in the global energy transition this year as a global rush drives offtake... 


An oil vessel waits at the loading and discharging point of the Dangote refinery
Nigeria's Dangote refinery boosts exports to ease Africa's supply crunch
7th April 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria's Dangote refinery, Africa's largest, has increased exports of gasoline and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner Aliko Dangote said on... 


New WearCheck agent in East Africa
New WearCheck agent in East Africa
26th March 2026

(Virtual Showroom) Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently teamed up with Tanzania-based condition monitoring company, Technical and Engineering Solutions (TES), to bring an... 


Establishing Africa’s regional electricity corridors – a story of great potential and promise
Establishing Africa’s regional electricity corridors – a story of great potential and promise
25th March 2026

By: Taru Madangombe - Vice President for Power and Grid Segment, MEA at Schneider Electric The EU’s electricity network spans over  11 million kilometres, making it one of the most extensive and... 


Pele Energy Group chief strategist and partnerships Boipelo Moloabi
Strategic partnerships are powering Africa’s energy future
20th March 2026

Beyond traditional infrastructure and financing structures, a new generation of partnerships is beginning to shape how energy projects interact with the communities around them. As Africa... 


An MSC cargo ship
MSC imposes war surcharge on shipments to Africa and Indian Ocean islands
5th March 2026 By: Reuters

Shipping company MSC said on Thursday it would implement a "war surcharge" for cargoes moving to African nations and Indian Ocean islands from the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf countries, after... 


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