East Africa

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:42:18 GMT
Kenya: Govt Orders Search And Rescue Operations As Death Toll Rises From Flood
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to initiate extensive search and rescue operations nationwide in response to ongoing flood crises.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:55 GMT
Sudan: Scourge of Sexual Violence Amid Ongoing Conflict Demands Urgent Response
[OCHA] After one year of hostilities in Sudan, we are appealing for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the country. These barbaric acts, which echo the horrors witnessed in Darfur two decades ago, must ...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:55:46 GMT
Sudan: Sudan's Civil War Is Rooted in Its Historical Favouritism of Arab and Islamic Identity
[The Conversation Africa] The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the country's governing structure that's been present since it gained independence from the Bri...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:20:03 GMT
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman's Documentary Features Rwanda's Reconciliation Story
[New Times] Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellio...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:56:54 GMT
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:56:06 GMT
Kenya: Court Allows Cult Leader Mackenzie, Wife to Meet Under Strict Supervision
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- A Mombasa Court on Thursday allowed cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, to meet in prison under strict supervision of the prison's authority.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:58 GMT
Kenya: Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya Claims Scores of Lives
[DW] After days of torrential rain across East Africa, Tanzania's prime minister says at least 155 people have been killed in flooding, while at least 13 killed have died in neighboring Kenya.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:53 GMT
South Sudan: UN Threatens to Reduce Humanitarian Assistance to South Sudan
[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- South Sudanese farmers who have relied on United Nations agencies operating in that country now say they are afraid of losing a ready market for their produce should the U.N. follow through on its threat to scale down opera...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:48:28 GMT
Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
[Mastercard Foundation] As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State Un...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:56 GMT
Madagascar: Malaria On the Rise With Healthcare Out of Reach in Madagascar
[MSF] Madagascar is one of the countries most affected by malaria. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the reported number of malaria cases in 2023 exceeded the national epidemic threshold: 2.8 million cases and 400 deaths were recorded, comp...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:13:57 GMT
Kenya: President Ruto Hails MPs for Ratifying Kenya-EU Economic Pact
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says trade and investment between Kenya and at least 27 European Union States is expected to improve after the National Assembly on Wednesday ratified the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:03:52 GMT
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
[Capital FM] Siaya -- Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:06:02 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'
[New Times] A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which could significantly reduce poverty, malnut...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:09:07 GMT
Morocco: Morocco's Experience in Implementing SDGs Highlighted in Addis Ababa
[MAP] Addis Ababa -- The Kingdom of Morocco's experience in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was highlighted in Addis Ababa on Thursday by Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and the Family, Aawatif Hayar.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:55:48 GMT
East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidies
[Business Day Africa] The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and highly subsidies goods that pose potential harm...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:55:47 GMT
Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleet
[Business Day Africa] US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:56:55 GMT
East Africa: Heavy Rain, Flooding in East Africa Lead to At Least 155 Deaths
[VOA] Torrential rain and flooding in Tanzania have caused 155 deaths and 236 injuries while affecting more than 200,000 others, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on Thursday.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:43:01 GMT
Kenya: Govt Spearheading Reforms to Support Coffee Farmers' Welfare, PS Kilemi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- State Department of Co-operatives Commissioner Patrick Kilemi has said that the government is undertaking various reforms in the coffee sector to ensure that farmers are not exploited.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:20:01 GMT
Rwanda: Malaria - How Is Rwanda Handling Insecticide Resistance?
[New Times] Malaria remains a public health issue in Rwanda, despite collaborative efforts. However, with interventions such as mass and routine distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in high endemic ...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:19:55 GMT
Africa: Raila Vows Continental Integration, Non-Tariff Barrier Removal As AU Commission Post Priorities If Successful
[Capital FM] Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has pledged to root for vows continental integration, non-tariff barrier removal, global cooperation as African Union (AU) Commission post priorities if successful.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:56 GMT
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia's Somali Region, Women Build Businesses and Resilience to Climate Change
[WFP] World Food Programme enables refugee and local women to challenge gender norms in conservative pastoralist communities

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:51:37 GMT
Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is ready for business -- and means business.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:48:05 GMT
Djibouti: Women Leaders in Djibouti Speak Out Against Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices
[UNFPA] Djibouti City, Djibouti -- "There are so many young girls who get pregnant and have hidden, illegal abortions. Young girls are forced into sex work, and many are forced to undergo female genital mutilation."

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:48:01 GMT
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Keen On Scaling Up Diaspora Remittances to Sh1.3trn
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 - President William Ruto says the country is keen on scaling up its diaspora remittances from the current 4 billion dollars (Sh540 billion) to 10 billion dollars (Sh1.3 trillion) in the next seven years.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:58 GMT
Rwanda: Achieving a Malaria-Free Rwanda By 2030 Is Possible
[New Times] Latest data from Rwanda Biomedical Centre, as reported by The New Times in its April 24 edition, indicates that malaria cases in the country dropped by a staggering 88% in 2023.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:57 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tourism Revenue Hit $620 Million in 2023
[New Times] Rwanda's tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023 (approx: Rwf798 billion), as stated in the 2023 Rwanda Development Board (RDB) annual report.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:21:16 GMT
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Reduce Annual Budget Days After They Increased Budget Ceiling
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to significantly reduce their budget in the next financial year following the launch of Bunge towers which is potentially expected to cut costs.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:21:14 GMT
Kenya: President Ruto Urges MPs to Fast-Track Implementation of NADCO Report
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged the joint Parliamentary Committees handling the implementation of the recommendations in the National Dialogue Committee to expedite the process.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:21:11 GMT
Uganda: Among to MPs - Monitor Shs93 Billion Release for District Roads
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for this fin...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:07:08 GMT
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative Launched in University of Sialkot, Pakistan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, Jemal Beker along with Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has launched the "Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Under Green Legacy" initiative at the Uni...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:24:02 GMT
Uganda: MPs Question Luzira Relocation Project
[Nile Post] Parliament has differed it's decision to determine the fate of Luzira prisons where government is planning to exchange the facility with an investor to develop the prisons into a modern five-star hotel.

East Africa

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:42:18 GMT
Kenya: Govt Orders Search And Rescue Operations As Death Toll Rises From Flood
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has directed the National Police Service (NPS) to initiate extensive search and rescue operations nationwide in response to ongoing flood crises.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:55 GMT
Sudan: Scourge of Sexual Violence Amid Ongoing Conflict Demands Urgent Response
[OCHA] After one year of hostilities in Sudan, we are appealing for more international engagement to combat sexual violence against women and girls in the country. These barbaric acts, which echo the horrors witnessed in Darfur two decades ago, must ...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:55:46 GMT
Sudan: Sudan's Civil War Is Rooted in Its Historical Favouritism of Arab and Islamic Identity
[The Conversation Africa] The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the country's governing structure that's been present since it gained independence from the Bri...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:20:03 GMT
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman's Documentary Features Rwanda's Reconciliation Story
[New Times] Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellio...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:56:54 GMT
Kenya: 110 MPs Sign Impeachment Notice Against Agriculture CS Linturi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has filed a notice of motion to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:56:06 GMT
Kenya: Court Allows Cult Leader Mackenzie, Wife to Meet Under Strict Supervision
[Capital FM] Mombasa -- A Mombasa Court on Thursday allowed cult leader Paul Mackenzie and his wife, Rhodah Mumbua, to meet in prison under strict supervision of the prison's authority.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:58 GMT
Kenya: Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya Claims Scores of Lives
[DW] After days of torrential rain across East Africa, Tanzania's prime minister says at least 155 people have been killed in flooding, while at least 13 killed have died in neighboring Kenya.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:53 GMT
South Sudan: UN Threatens to Reduce Humanitarian Assistance to South Sudan
[VOA] Juba, South Sudan -- South Sudanese farmers who have relied on United Nations agencies operating in that country now say they are afraid of losing a ready market for their produce should the U.N. follow through on its threat to scale down opera...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:48:28 GMT
Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
[Mastercard Foundation] As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State Un...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:56 GMT
Madagascar: Malaria On the Rise With Healthcare Out of Reach in Madagascar
[MSF] Madagascar is one of the countries most affected by malaria. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the reported number of malaria cases in 2023 exceeded the national epidemic threshold: 2.8 million cases and 400 deaths were recorded, comp...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:13:57 GMT
Kenya: President Ruto Hails MPs for Ratifying Kenya-EU Economic Pact
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says trade and investment between Kenya and at least 27 European Union States is expected to improve after the National Assembly on Wednesday ratified the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:03:52 GMT
Kenya: All Illegal Mining Activities to Remain Closed
[Capital FM] Siaya -- Mining Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has warned all illegal miners in Migori County to seize operations and seek legal mining licences.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:06:02 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'
[New Times] A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which could significantly reduce poverty, malnut...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:09:07 GMT
Morocco: Morocco's Experience in Implementing SDGs Highlighted in Addis Ababa
[MAP] Addis Ababa -- The Kingdom of Morocco's experience in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was highlighted in Addis Ababa on Thursday by Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration and the Family, Aawatif Hayar.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:55:48 GMT
East Africa: Comesa to Enforces Trade Regulations Against Dumping, Subsidies
[Business Day Africa] The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has commenced the implementation of the Trade Remedies Regulation, aimed at shielding member states from anti-dumping and highly subsidies goods that pose potential harm...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:55:47 GMT
Uganda: Boeing Courts Uganda Airlines for Aircraft Inclusion in Growing Fleet
[Business Day Africa] US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is pursuing Uganda as a potential customer, aiming to integrate its planes into the East African nation's existing fleet.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:56:55 GMT
East Africa: Heavy Rain, Flooding in East Africa Lead to At Least 155 Deaths
[VOA] Torrential rain and flooding in Tanzania have caused 155 deaths and 236 injuries while affecting more than 200,000 others, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa told parliament on Thursday.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:43:01 GMT
Kenya: Govt Spearheading Reforms to Support Coffee Farmers' Welfare, PS Kilemi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- State Department of Co-operatives Commissioner Patrick Kilemi has said that the government is undertaking various reforms in the coffee sector to ensure that farmers are not exploited.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:20:01 GMT
Rwanda: Malaria - How Is Rwanda Handling Insecticide Resistance?
[New Times] Malaria remains a public health issue in Rwanda, despite collaborative efforts. However, with interventions such as mass and routine distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in high endemic ...

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:19:55 GMT
Africa: Raila Vows Continental Integration, Non-Tariff Barrier Removal As AU Commission Post Priorities If Successful
[Capital FM] Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has pledged to root for vows continental integration, non-tariff barrier removal, global cooperation as African Union (AU) Commission post priorities if successful.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:56 GMT
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia's Somali Region, Women Build Businesses and Resilience to Climate Change
[WFP] World Food Programme enables refugee and local women to challenge gender norms in conservative pastoralist communities

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 01:51:37 GMT
Kenya: U.S. Official Announces Business Partnership With Kenya
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- About 1,300 delegates and 400 companies participated in the fourth American Chamber of Commerce summit in Nairobi, Kenya, where Kenya's president William Ruto says his country is ready for business -- and means business.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:48:05 GMT
Djibouti: Women Leaders in Djibouti Speak Out Against Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices
[UNFPA] Djibouti City, Djibouti -- "There are so many young girls who get pregnant and have hidden, illegal abortions. Young girls are forced into sex work, and many are forced to undergo female genital mutilation."

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:48:01 GMT
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Keen On Scaling Up Diaspora Remittances to Sh1.3trn
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 25 - President William Ruto says the country is keen on scaling up its diaspora remittances from the current 4 billion dollars (Sh540 billion) to 10 billion dollars (Sh1.3 trillion) in the next seven years.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:58 GMT
Rwanda: Achieving a Malaria-Free Rwanda By 2030 Is Possible
[New Times] Latest data from Rwanda Biomedical Centre, as reported by The New Times in its April 24 edition, indicates that malaria cases in the country dropped by a staggering 88% in 2023.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:57:57 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tourism Revenue Hit $620 Million in 2023
[New Times] Rwanda's tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023 (approx: Rwf798 billion), as stated in the 2023 Rwanda Development Board (RDB) annual report.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:21:16 GMT
Kenya: Ruto Urges MPs to Reduce Annual Budget Days After They Increased Budget Ceiling
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to significantly reduce their budget in the next financial year following the launch of Bunge towers which is potentially expected to cut costs.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:21:14 GMT
Kenya: President Ruto Urges MPs to Fast-Track Implementation of NADCO Report
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged the joint Parliamentary Committees handling the implementation of the recommendations in the National Dialogue Committee to expedite the process.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:21:11 GMT
Uganda: Among to MPs - Monitor Shs93 Billion Release for District Roads
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for this fin...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:07:08 GMT
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative Launched in University of Sialkot, Pakistan
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan, Jemal Beker along with Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination has launched the "Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Under Green Legacy" initiative at the Uni...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:24:02 GMT
Uganda: MPs Question Luzira Relocation Project
[Nile Post] Parliament has differed it's decision to determine the fate of Luzira prisons where government is planning to exchange the facility with an investor to develop the prisons into a modern five-star hotel.

home