East Africa

Solar is becoming increasingly attractive to regional governments as a solution to their energy needs

Rising inflation and volatile politics raise concerns about the region’s capacity to absorb further food security shocks

Political, economic and climate-related problems cloud the regional outlook, despite progress in some areas

Regional development plans are showing signs of strain amid pressure on governments to find a path to economic recovery

The chaotic response to fears of a famine in East Africa has raised questions about the aid system’s capacity to deliver

Multiple political crises and a potentially severe humanitarian crisis threaten the region in late 2022

Washington's special envoy is reported to be stepping down at a crucial moment in various regional crises

Congo's entry into the East African Community constitutes a significant expansion for the regional bloc