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Uganda Declares End of Circulating Variant Polio Outbreak Following Two Year Public Health Response

South Sudan: 7.8 Million Face Acute Food Insecurity as Famine Risk Persists in Four Counties

JUBA, June 2026

Four counties in South Sudan face a credible risk of Famine through July 2026, according to the FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots report released in mid-June. The counties of Luakpiny/Nasir, Ulang, Akobo, and Nyirol are at highest risk, contingent on a renewed escalation of conflict, further displacement, and reduced humanitarian access.

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East Africa secures US$9 million for regional financial integration

ARUSHA, Tanzania, 24 June 2026

The African Development Fund has approved a US$9 million grant to strengthen financial integration across East Africa, providing new support for efforts to deepen regional capital markets, modernise payment systems and improve regulatory cooperation among participating countries.

KAMPALA, Uganda, 23 June 2026

Uganda has officially closed its outbreak of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 after completing more than two years of intensive surveillance, vaccination campaigns and coordinated public health interventions, the World Health Organization announced this week.

EAC Advances Single Digital Market at D4D Forum

Somalia: Famine Risk Identified in Burhakaba as Drought-Driven Displacement Accelerates

MOGADISHU / GENEVA, June 2026 — The FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots report identified Burhakaba District in Somalia as carrying an active risk of Famine, reflecting a broader deterioration in acute food insecurity conditions driven by multiple consecutive below-average rainy seasons, record-low crop production, conflict, and declining humanitarian assistance.

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Ms Paola Trevisan Speaking at the EAC D4D forum. Photo/Courtesy

Habiba Bile, an internally displaced Somali, and her children stand near the carcasses of their livestock following severe drought near Dollow, Gedo Region, Somalia, May 26, 2022. © Feisal Omar, REUTERS

FAO and WFP Identify DRC and South Sudan Among World's Most Critical Hunger Contexts for June to November 2026

ROME, 17 June 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme released their biannual Hunger Hotspots report, warning that acute food insecurity is expected to worsen across 13 countries between June and November 2026.

ARUSHA, 24 June 2026

The East African Community convened the 2026 Digital for Development Forum under the theme "From Strategy to Implementation: Building the Digital Single Market," advancing concrete steps toward cross-border digital integration across its eight partner states.

African Development Bank Advances Somalia Economic Governance and Infrastructure Development Project"

Kenya: AfDB Approves 68.39 Million Euros to Complete Thwake Multipurpose Water Dam

NAIROBI — June 2026

The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors approved 68.39 million euros in additional financing on 22 May 2026 to secure the completion and long-term sustainability of Kenya's Thwake Multipurpose Water Development Program Phase I.

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Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia. Photo/Courtesy/Pixel Images

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Kenya Hosts First Our Ocean Conference on African Soil

Mombasa | 18 June 2026

Kenya hosted the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa from 16 to 18 June 2026, marking the first time the global ocean summit was held on African soil.

Abidjan | 17 June 2026

The African Development Bank listed a Somalia project appraisal report dated 17 June 2026 for the Strengthening Economic Governance and Infrastructure Development Project.

AfDB Approves 155.99 Million Euros to Upgrade Uganda's Arua Airport into International Facility

Countries Adopt Mombasa Declaration to Fight Illegal Fishing

Mombasa | 18 June 2026

Fifteen countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya, committing to strengthen action against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The initiative is intended to improve transparency in fisheries governance and protect marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.

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UNESCO Ocean Commission Advances Science Agenda at Mombasa Conference

Mombasa | 18 June 2026

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission participated in the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, advancing the role of ocean science, data and international cooperation in marine protection.

ARUA, UGANDA — 19 June 2026

The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors approved financing of 155.99 million euros on 19 June 2026 to upgrade Arua Airport in northwestern Uganda into an international-standard aviation facility under Phase 1 of the Uganda Airports Development Programme.

EAC Kicks Off Political Confederation Constitution Consultations in Rwanda; Process Covers Four Cities Through 27 June

IGAD Advances Resilience Agenda at World Bank Fragility Forum

Washington, D.C. | 15 June 2026

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development reported that it strengthened partnerships and advanced its resilience agenda during participation in the World Bank Fragility Forum.

President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. Photo/Courtesy

EAC Partner States Officials. Photo/Courtesy

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World Bank and AfDB Say Mission 300 Has Connected Over 50 Million People to Electricity

Cape Town | 16 June 2026

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group announced that Mission 300 has connected more than 50 million people to electricity across 40 African countries.

KIGALI, 15–16 June 2026.

The East African Community launched national stakeholder consultations in Rwanda on 15 June on the drafting of a constitution for the proposed EAC Political Confederation.

Tanzania Economy Reaches USD 91.81 Billion in 2025 After GDP Rebasing; Government Targets 1.7 Million New Jobs in 2026

Ethiopia Tables Record 2.34 Trillion Birr Budget for 2026/27; Finance Minister Cites Macroeconomic Reform Progress

Arusha | 11 June 2026

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers approved a record 2.34 trillion birr (USD 14.8 billion) budget for 2026/27 on 9 June, tabled in Parliament on 11 June. Finance Minister cites macroeconomic reform progress; IMF projects 9.2 percent GDP growth.

DODOMA, June 2026.

Tanzania's GDP reached USD 91.81 billion in 2025 at 5.9 percent growth, confirmed by a National Bureau of Statistics rebasing exercise tabled in Parliament by the Planning and Investment Minister. Government targets 1.7 million new jobs in 2026.

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Professor Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment

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WHO Ethiopia Promotes Action on Physical Activity and Hypertension Control

Addis Ababa | 12 June 2026

WHO Ethiopia has highlighted efforts by United Nations staff in Ethiopia to promote physical activity and hypertension control, drawing attention to the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases.

Tanzania, EU and UNCDF Align Actions Toward 80 Percent Clean Cooking Access by 2034

IOM Somalia Housing Scheme Supports 600 Displacement-Affected Households in Mogadishu

Tanzania Advances Emergency Medical Team Readiness

Morogoro | 12 June 2026

Tanzania has advanced its emergency medical team readiness through training on Emergency Medical Team 10 Steps and Emergency Medical Team Coordination Cell systems.

Arusha | 11 June 2026

Tanzania, the European Union, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund have aligned actions to support the country’s target of reaching 80 percent clean cooking access by 2034.

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Mogadishu | 14 June 2026

The International Organization for Migration has announced a new housing scheme to advance durable solutions for 600 displacement-affected households in Mogadishu.

EU Ambassador to Tanzania and EAC, Christine Grau and an exhibitor in an interaction. Photo: UNCDF

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Kenya and Africa CDC Deepen Collaboration on Health Security

Kenya Tables Health Tariff Amendments to Strengthen UHC Financing

Uganda Presents FY 2026/27 Budget Focused on Full Monetisation of the Economy

Kampala | 11 June 2026

Uganda presented its Budget Speech for the 2026/27 financial year under the theme of full monetisation of the economy through commercial agriculture, industrialisation, expanding services, digital transformation, and market access.

Nairobi | 10 June 2026

Kenya and Africa CDC have opened high-level consultations aimed at strengthening cooperation on regional health security, epidemic preparedness, and Africa’s capacity to respond to public health emergencies.

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Nairobi | 12 June 2026

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health Hon. Aden Duale appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation to present the Tariffs for Healthcare Services Amendment Regulations, 2026.

Photo/courtesy: Finance minister Henry Musasizi presents the FY 2026-27 budget in Kampala- June 11, 2026.

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Regional Health Leaders Formalize Cross-Border Health Security Cooperation

WHO Ethiopia and AHRI Explore Strategic Health Innovation Partnership

WHO Hands Over KSh 43 Million Maternal and Cancer Care Equipment to Kenya

Nairobi | 10 June 2026

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has received maternal and cancer care equipment worth KSh 43 million from the World Health Organization to strengthen services for women and newborns.

Arusha | 04 June 2026

Senior health officials from twelve countries in East, Central, and Southern Africa have concluded discussions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on disease surveillance and emergency response.

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Addis Ababa | 11 June 2026

The World Health Organization Ethiopia Country Office and the Armauer Hansen Research Institute are exploring a strategic partnership to advance health research, innovation, local pharmaceutical production and health security.

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AfDB Approves 650 Million Dollars for Uganda's Kampala to Malaba Standard Gauge Railway

Somalia Hunger Crisis Deepens as WFP Warns Emergency Assistance Faces Collapse by July Without New Funding

Tanzania Invests 56 Million Dollars in Southern Safari Circuit Infrastructure Upgrades

DAR ES SALAAM — June 2026

Tanzania has invested 56 million dollars in tourism infrastructure upgrades across its southern safari circuit, targeting Nyerere, Ruaha, and Mikumi national parks.

BRAZZAVILLE — Late May 2026

The African Development Bank has tentatively allocated approximately 650 million dollars to partially fund the construction of a standard gauge railway linking Kampala to Malaba on the Kenyan border, Uganda's Finance Ministry disclosed following meetings at the Bank's annual meetings in Brazzaville.

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MOGADISHU — 7 May 2026 (updated June 2026)

Somalia's humanitarian crisis worsened significantly in the first half of 2026 as drought, reduced humanitarian funding, and the economic impact of conflict in the Middle East deepened food insecurity across the country.

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