East Africa

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:58:50 GMT
East Africa: US-Horn of Africa Dilemmas
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers deb...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:36:10 GMT
Kenya: Govt to Impose New Sugar Development Levy Starting Feb
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the imposition of a new sugar development levy effective February 1.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:28:56 GMT
Rwanda: How Kigali's Dedicated Bus Lanes Will Operate
[New Times] In September 2024, the City of Kigali announced that it was set to pilot Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBL) within the next six months.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:50:21 GMT
East Africa: Poor Infrastructure in Host Nations Sees CAF Postponing 2024 CHAN Tournament
[New Zimbabwe] THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2024 Total Energies CAF African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament to August due to poor infrastructure in the three co-hosting nations - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:03 GMT
East Africa: Kenya On High Alert After 8 Marburg Virus-Related Deaths in Tanzania
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is on high alert after the confirmation of 8 Marburg virus-related deaths in Kagera region of Tanzania.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:06:44 GMT
Ethiopia: GERD Requires Additional 80 Billion Birr Despite 97.6 Percent Completion
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project requires an additional 80 billion Birr to complete its remaining construction work, despite reaching 97.6% completion, according to the GERD Project Coordination Offic...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:39:03 GMT
Africa: ICRC's Patrick Youssef - Bringing Hope to Darfur, Nigeria, Others
[Premium Times] Patrick Youssef, ICRC's Head of Africa Region, speaks to PREMIUM TIMES on how the ICRC tackles humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Darfur, and beyond amid growing global challenges.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:23:57 GMT
Uganda: Obituary - Ssegirinya - State Tortured MP Dies At 37
[Independent (Kampala)] Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has died. He was pronounced dead on Jan. 09 at Lubaga Hospital, where he had been admitted.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:23:56 GMT
Madagascar: Bringing Modern Energy Solutions to Rural Madagascar: The Rise of Solar-Powered Mini-Grids
[InfoWire] In Madagascar's villages - scattered across the country's mountainous central regions, lush lowland forests, and rich agricultural land - when the sun sets, the local communities must contend with almost total darkness.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:12:51 GMT
East Africa: Rwanda Announces Potential Oil Deposits in Lake Kivu
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda now says that its oil and gas exploration in Lake Kivu has shown a promising potential for hydrocarbon resources in the area.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:11:58 GMT
Kenya: US Firm That Accused Adani Group of Fraud Shuts Down
[Capital FM] <em> -- A US-based short-seller which had published reports accusing top financial entities in India and abroad of financial wrongdoings and fraud is set to shut down.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:19:46 GMT
Sudan: Committee to Investigate Events at Taiba Camp in Gezira State
[SNA] Portsudan -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, issued a decision on Wednesday forming a committee to investigate the events that took place in Taiba ...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:46:03 GMT
Uganda: Besigye Lawyers to Appeal Court Martial Decision
[Nile Post] The Court Martial session, presided over by Brigadier General Freeman Mugabe, saw the defense team argue that constitutional clarity was necessary for a fair trial.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:44:47 GMT
Kenya: Sudi Labels Muturi's 'Desperate' Abduction Revelations 'Blackmail'
[Capital FM] Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi's explosive claims about recent abductions and disappearances, terming them a "desperate move" to salvage his political career.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:40:29 GMT
Nigeria: Who Alerts On Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania, Classifies Regional Risk High
[Premium Times] The outbreak, which has claimed eight lives out of nine reported cases, has raised concerns about potential risk at the national and regional levels.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:04 GMT
Africa: AU Adopts Ten-Year Strategy to Transform Africa's Agri-Food Systems and Enhance Food Security
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) has adopted a new agricultural development strategy aimed at increasing the continent's agri-food output by 45 percent by 2035, transforming agri-food systems.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:43:29 GMT
Kenya: Disregard Fake NTV Kenya Graphic Claiming Slain Ibrahim Mwiti's Organs Were Trafficked
[Africa Check] Disregard fake NTV Kenya graphic claiming slain Ibrahim Mwiti's organs were trafficked

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:38:18 GMT
Kenya: From Outrage to Action: Global Protests Against Gender-based Violence Resonate in Kenya
[Civicus] 10 December, International Human Rights Day, marked the culmination of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), an annual global campaign that seeks to raise awareness of violence against women as a human rights violation an...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:07:00 GMT
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau Targets Fuel Stations Causing 'Unnecessary Queues,' Warns of Legal Action for Noncompliance
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau has issued a warning that it will take action against fuel stations responsible for creating unnecessary queues, following the recently approved proclamation by the parliament with the aim ...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:24:38 GMT
Uganda: Uganda's Extractive Sector - a Transformative Year Ahead in 2025
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- This year, Uganda's extractive sector is on the cusp of significant growth and transformation, fueled by both regional and global dynamics. Spanning oil, gas, and mining, the sector is set to play an increas...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:12:14 GMT
Kenya: Pfizer to Reorganise Kenyan Operations Amid Evolving Market Dynamics
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Biotech and pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced plans to reorganise its activities in Kenya amid emerging market dynamics.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:27 GMT
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Praises Efforts to Stabilize Hiiraan Region
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre delivered a speech on Monday night at a ceremony held at the National Theatre in Mogadishu, highlighting the government's efforts to restore stability and security in the Hiiraan region...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:51:51 GMT
Somalia: Somali Senator Criticizes Recent Agreement Between Somalia and Ethiopia
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Abdi Isma'il Samatar, a member of Somalia's Upper House, has raised concerns about the deal reached between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa on 11th January...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:47:48 GMT
Kenya: World Record Holder Chepng'etich, Jepchirchir to Battle for Glory At London Marathon
[Capital FM] World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng'etich and women's only world record holder Peres Jepchirchir are among elite athletes who will be in contention in this year's London Marathon on April 21.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:47:04 GMT
Sudan: Government Spokesman - We Reject Any Crime Committed Against Sudanese Anywhere in Sudan
[SNA] Rabat -- The government spokesman, Minister of Culture and Information Khalid Al-Aiser said, "We reject any crime committed against a Sudanese man or woman anywhere in Sudan," calling on all fighters fighting to liberate the land of Sudan from ...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:46:44 GMT
Kenya: Kenya's Horticulture Exports Down to $1.06bn in 2024
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's horticulture export earnings declined in 2024 due to reduced shipments to key markets in Europe and Asia, a government official said Tuesday.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:05 GMT
Kenya: Wiper Expels Farah Maalim Over Vulgar Remarks During Ruto's North Rift Tour
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Democratic Movement Deputy Leader Farah Maalim has been expelled from the party following controversial remarks regarding alleged state-sponsored abductions and inflammatory statements about the Kenya's Gen Z population.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:05 GMT
Kenya: NTSA Proposes Additional Measures to Enhance the Safety of School Transport
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has proposed new measures aimed at improving children's safety as they board and disembark from school buses.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:02 GMT
Kenya: Mutua Urges Caution Against Fake Recruitment Firm
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 -- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has warned Kenyans to be cautious of a company named CSC Compliancy, which has been identified as fake.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:13:08 GMT
Kenya: Safaricom Recognised As Kenya's Top Employer in 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Top Employer Institute (TEI) has certified Safaricom as a Top Employer 2025 in Kenya and Africa for the fourth year running, and as Kenya's number one employer based on its Human Resource (HR) policies and people practices...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:15 GMT
Somalia: Former President Says Somalia Can Not Hold One-Person, One-Vote Election
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has expressed pessimism over the federal government's plans to implement a one-person, one-vote election system.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:03 GMT
Somalia: Somalia's Foreign Minister Defends President's One-Person, One-Vote Election Plan
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has strongly defended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's one-person, one-vote electoral proposal, dismissing opposition criticism as "political confusion."

East Africa

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:58:50 GMT
East Africa: US-Horn of Africa Dilemmas
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers deb...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:36:10 GMT
Kenya: Govt to Impose New Sugar Development Levy Starting Feb
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced the imposition of a new sugar development levy effective February 1.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:28:56 GMT
Rwanda: How Kigali's Dedicated Bus Lanes Will Operate
[New Times] In September 2024, the City of Kigali announced that it was set to pilot Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBL) within the next six months.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:50:21 GMT
East Africa: Poor Infrastructure in Host Nations Sees CAF Postponing 2024 CHAN Tournament
[New Zimbabwe] THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2024 Total Energies CAF African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament to August due to poor infrastructure in the three co-hosting nations - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:03 GMT
East Africa: Kenya On High Alert After 8 Marburg Virus-Related Deaths in Tanzania
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya is on high alert after the confirmation of 8 Marburg virus-related deaths in Kagera region of Tanzania.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:06:44 GMT
Ethiopia: GERD Requires Additional 80 Billion Birr Despite 97.6 Percent Completion
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project requires an additional 80 billion Birr to complete its remaining construction work, despite reaching 97.6% completion, according to the GERD Project Coordination Offic...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:39:03 GMT
Africa: ICRC's Patrick Youssef - Bringing Hope to Darfur, Nigeria, Others
[Premium Times] Patrick Youssef, ICRC's Head of Africa Region, speaks to PREMIUM TIMES on how the ICRC tackles humanitarian crises in Nigeria, Darfur, and beyond amid growing global challenges.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:23:57 GMT
Uganda: Obituary - Ssegirinya - State Tortured MP Dies At 37
[Independent (Kampala)] Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya has died. He was pronounced dead on Jan. 09 at Lubaga Hospital, where he had been admitted.

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:23:56 GMT
Madagascar: Bringing Modern Energy Solutions to Rural Madagascar: The Rise of Solar-Powered Mini-Grids
[InfoWire] In Madagascar's villages - scattered across the country's mountainous central regions, lush lowland forests, and rich agricultural land - when the sun sets, the local communities must contend with almost total darkness.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:12:51 GMT
East Africa: Rwanda Announces Potential Oil Deposits in Lake Kivu
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda now says that its oil and gas exploration in Lake Kivu has shown a promising potential for hydrocarbon resources in the area.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:11:58 GMT
Kenya: US Firm That Accused Adani Group of Fraud Shuts Down
[Capital FM] <em> -- A US-based short-seller which had published reports accusing top financial entities in India and abroad of financial wrongdoings and fraud is set to shut down.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:19:46 GMT
Sudan: Committee to Investigate Events at Taiba Camp in Gezira State
[SNA] Portsudan -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, issued a decision on Wednesday forming a committee to investigate the events that took place in Taiba ...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:46:03 GMT
Uganda: Besigye Lawyers to Appeal Court Martial Decision
[Nile Post] The Court Martial session, presided over by Brigadier General Freeman Mugabe, saw the defense team argue that constitutional clarity was necessary for a fair trial.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:44:47 GMT
Kenya: Sudi Labels Muturi's 'Desperate' Abduction Revelations 'Blackmail'
[Capital FM] Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi has dismissed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi's explosive claims about recent abductions and disappearances, terming them a "desperate move" to salvage his political career.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:40:29 GMT
Nigeria: Who Alerts On Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania, Classifies Regional Risk High
[Premium Times] The outbreak, which has claimed eight lives out of nine reported cases, has raised concerns about potential risk at the national and regional levels.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:04 GMT
Africa: AU Adopts Ten-Year Strategy to Transform Africa's Agri-Food Systems and Enhance Food Security
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) has adopted a new agricultural development strategy aimed at increasing the continent's agri-food output by 45 percent by 2035, transforming agri-food systems.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:43:29 GMT
Kenya: Disregard Fake NTV Kenya Graphic Claiming Slain Ibrahim Mwiti's Organs Were Trafficked
[Africa Check] Disregard fake NTV Kenya graphic claiming slain Ibrahim Mwiti's organs were trafficked

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 00:38:18 GMT
Kenya: From Outrage to Action: Global Protests Against Gender-based Violence Resonate in Kenya
[Civicus] 10 December, International Human Rights Day, marked the culmination of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), an annual global campaign that seeks to raise awareness of violence against women as a human rights violation an...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:07:00 GMT
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau Targets Fuel Stations Causing 'Unnecessary Queues,' Warns of Legal Action for Noncompliance
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau has issued a warning that it will take action against fuel stations responsible for creating unnecessary queues, following the recently approved proclamation by the parliament with the aim ...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:24:38 GMT
Uganda: Uganda's Extractive Sector - a Transformative Year Ahead in 2025
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- This year, Uganda's extractive sector is on the cusp of significant growth and transformation, fueled by both regional and global dynamics. Spanning oil, gas, and mining, the sector is set to play an increas...

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:12:14 GMT
Kenya: Pfizer to Reorganise Kenyan Operations Amid Evolving Market Dynamics
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Biotech and pharmaceutical company Pfizer has announced plans to reorganise its activities in Kenya amid emerging market dynamics.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:27 GMT
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Praises Efforts to Stabilize Hiiraan Region
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre delivered a speech on Monday night at a ceremony held at the National Theatre in Mogadishu, highlighting the government's efforts to restore stability and security in the Hiiraan region...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:51:51 GMT
Somalia: Somali Senator Criticizes Recent Agreement Between Somalia and Ethiopia
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Abdi Isma'il Samatar, a member of Somalia's Upper House, has raised concerns about the deal reached between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa on 11th January...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:47:48 GMT
Kenya: World Record Holder Chepng'etich, Jepchirchir to Battle for Glory At London Marathon
[Capital FM] World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng'etich and women's only world record holder Peres Jepchirchir are among elite athletes who will be in contention in this year's London Marathon on April 21.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:47:04 GMT
Sudan: Government Spokesman - We Reject Any Crime Committed Against Sudanese Anywhere in Sudan
[SNA] Rabat -- The government spokesman, Minister of Culture and Information Khalid Al-Aiser said, "We reject any crime committed against a Sudanese man or woman anywhere in Sudan," calling on all fighters fighting to liberate the land of Sudan from ...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:46:44 GMT
Kenya: Kenya's Horticulture Exports Down to $1.06bn in 2024
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's horticulture export earnings declined in 2024 due to reduced shipments to key markets in Europe and Asia, a government official said Tuesday.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:05 GMT
Kenya: Wiper Expels Farah Maalim Over Vulgar Remarks During Ruto's North Rift Tour
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Democratic Movement Deputy Leader Farah Maalim has been expelled from the party following controversial remarks regarding alleged state-sponsored abductions and inflammatory statements about the Kenya's Gen Z population.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:05 GMT
Kenya: NTSA Proposes Additional Measures to Enhance the Safety of School Transport
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has proposed new measures aimed at improving children's safety as they board and disembark from school buses.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:36:02 GMT
Kenya: Mutua Urges Caution Against Fake Recruitment Firm
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 -- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has warned Kenyans to be cautious of a company named CSC Compliancy, which has been identified as fake.

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:13:08 GMT
Kenya: Safaricom Recognised As Kenya's Top Employer in 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Top Employer Institute (TEI) has certified Safaricom as a Top Employer 2025 in Kenya and Africa for the fourth year running, and as Kenya's number one employer based on its Human Resource (HR) policies and people practices...

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:15 GMT
Somalia: Former President Says Somalia Can Not Hold One-Person, One-Vote Election
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has expressed pessimism over the federal government's plans to implement a one-person, one-vote election system.

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:52:03 GMT
Somalia: Somalia's Foreign Minister Defends President's One-Person, One-Vote Election Plan
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has strongly defended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's one-person, one-vote electoral proposal, dismissing opposition criticism as "political confusion."

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