East Africa

Rail plans will provide options but not without risk

East African states lay out budgets and aim to grow internal revenue through taxing the informal economy

South Korea is seeking to increase its influence in East Africa

Companies are adjusting their strategies to respond to new competition and slowing subscription growth

Kenya's regional economic position risks further derailment

Kampala's decision to back an oil pipeline through Tanzania will have profound regional implications

Integration has always been fraught in the region; infrastructure projects up the stakes

The fallout from controversial presidential term limits will be one of next year's defining features