East Africa in March 2026: the most important developments in society
East Africa in March 2026 saw severe flooding in Kenya, with Nairobi hit hardest. The death toll stood at 42 on 8 and 9 March, reached 50 by 12 March with 17 counties affected, passed 60 by 15 March and reached 88 by 25 March, with thousands displaced. Floods also struck the Maasai Mara, and health authorities warned of a hidden health crisis after the water receded.
In Malawi, a ban on dual practice divided the health sector. Zimbabwe and Zambia rejected a US health funding deal over data fears, with Africa CDC backing their position, and Zambia reported two deaths and 17 new cholera cases in 24 hours on 13 March.
The Middle East conflict left travellers stranded, and Tanzania repatriated its citizens. The UN rights chief urged an immediate ceasefire in South Sudan. In Uganda, an opposition leader fled the country after military threats. Rwanda demanded more than 100 million pounds from Britain over the failed migrant deportation deal, and a billionaire took control of East Africa's largest media house.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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