East Africa

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:30:23 GMT
Sudan: Refugees are Overwhelming Sudan Border Services Says UN Refugee Agency
[allAfrica] GENEVA -- After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is overwhelming services in border areas.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:50 GMT
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Additional Support for Landslide Victims
[Nile Post] President Museveni has promised to increase the 10-million-shilling resettlement package initially allocated to victims of landslides in Bugisu.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:41:25 GMT
Rwanda: Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda Declared Over
[WHO-AFRO] The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending the...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:24:55 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda to Use GPS to Monitor Bats for Zoonotic Diseases
[New Times] The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and surveillance of zoonotic diseases.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:23:21 GMT
Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Algerian Delegation
[Shabait] Asmara 20 December 2024 - President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday morning at Adi Halo with an Algerian delegation led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Bidari.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:12:35 GMT
Uganda: Malaria's Silent Drain On Blood Supply
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- While malaria remains a major public health challenge, its impact extends far beyond the immediate illness and death it causes. One of its less recognised but critical consequences is the severe strain it places on ...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:56:45 GMT
Somalia: Somalia and Tanzania to Partner in the War Against Al-Shabaab
[Radio Dalsan] The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, held an important meeting at the NISA headquarters with his counterpart, the Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT
Kenya: 80 Police Commanders Conclude Leadership Training to Enhance Service Delivery
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eighty police commanders on Friday concluded a five-week National Police Service County Commanders Strategic Leadership Course No. 1/2024 at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:57:19 GMT
Uganda: Police Give Rare 'Special' Christmas Message to Kampala
[Nile Post] Police on Friday dominated various Kampala streets as the top leadership of the force gave a "special" but rare festive season message to city dwellers.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:30:00 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over
[New Times] Rwanda declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak over on Friday, December 20, after 42 days since the last patient was discharged.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:55 GMT
East Africa: Somalia Unveils Report On Security and Diplomatic Advances in the Horn of Africa
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federal government of Somalia issued a new report regarding the latest developments in the Horn of Africa nation, including security and diplomacy.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:54 GMT
Kenya: Blind Body Raises Complaint to Kenya Power Over Staff Harassment, Extortion
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) has accused the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) field officers of harassment and extortion, following repeated instances of electricity disconnections at their premises in Embakasi.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:53 GMT
Kenya: Java Cuts 148 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions Through Biodiesel Initiative
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Java House has reduced 148 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2024 through a used cooking oil recycling project in partnership with renewable energy firm Muenzer Kenya.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:52 GMT
Uganda: Measles Outbreak Sends Shockwaves Through Nansana Municipality
[Nile Post] Fear and uncertainty grip Nansana Municipality following a confirmed measles outbreak that has left parents terrified and health officials scrambling to contain the rapidly spreading virus.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:51 GMT
Uganda: Ssekandi Donates 10 Acres of Land for Masaka District Headquarters
[Nile Post] The donation aims to support the establishment of a new district administrative center, a significant step toward improving service delivery in the region.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:50 GMT
Uganda: Uganda Blood Transfusion Service Commends Kyagulanyi for Blood Donation Drive
[Nile Post] The Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) has lauded National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu for organizing a blood donation drive, describing it as a timely intervention during the festive season when blood s...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:51 GMT
Uganda: MP Kabasharira Calls Tanga Odoi a 'Thief'
[Nile Post] Tanga Odoi was at the centre of a contested NRM primaries in Kisoro before the loser of the party primaries went on the claim the seat in the election itself

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:47 GMT
Somalia: Somalia's New Immigration Boss Calls for Acceleration of the Services By the Agency
[Radio Dalsan] On Thursday, the new Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mustafa Sheikh Dhuhulow visited Mogadishu's Aden Added International Airport.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:17:16 GMT
Kenya: NPS to Establish Dedicated Office for Officers With Disabilities, Bolster Mental Health Support
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated office to cater to the needs of officers living with disabilities.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:14:54 GMT
Burundi: UNHCR, Governments of Burundi and Tanzania Reaffirm Their Commitment to Supporting Burundian Refugees Voluntary Return and Sustainable Reintegration
[UNHCR] The Governments of the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, met this week for the 25th Meeting of the Tripartite Commission for the Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees living in t...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:04:05 GMT
Kenya: Four Children Perish in House Fire in Murang'a County
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four young children tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire in Gakoigo Sub-location, Murang'a County, on Thursday evening.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:55:26 GMT
Kenya: Kalonzo Welcomes Gachagua to Opposition Amid Coalition Speculations
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has extended an invitation to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to join the opposition ranks, fueling speculation of a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:55:24 GMT
Tanzania: President Mohamud Meets With the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tanzania
[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Mohamud Thabit Kombo, and his delegation at the Presidential Palace. The dele...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:54:21 GMT
Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Visits Garbaharey, Gedo Region to Expedite Offensive Against Al-Shabaab
[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, and his delegation has on Thursday arrived in Garbaharey town, Gedo region.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:53:32 GMT
Kenya: Airlink Expands Nairobi-Johannesburg Route With 3 Weekly Flights
[Independent (Kampala)] Johannesburg, SA -- South African carrier Airlink is set to enhance its connectivity between Nairobi and Johannesburg by introducing three weekly night flights starting March 30, 2025. This expansion will complement the airlin...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:52:47 GMT
Kenya: Doctors Call Off Planned Strike After Agreement With Ministry of Health
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has presided over the signing of a landmark agreement between the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), the Ministry of Health, and the Council of Governors to avert a nationw...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:51:54 GMT
Kenya: KRA Board Chair Anthony Mwaura Moved in Ruto's Shake Up
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reassigned Anthony Mwaura, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairperson, to head the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in a shake-up of key positions in his administration. Former Laikipia G...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:51:02 GMT
Kenya: When Kenya Moves People Out of the Country Illegally
[Independent (Kampala)] Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another without due process of law and against their will. T...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:42:22 GMT
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, EU Commit to Advancing All-Round Cooperation
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia and the European Union (EU) have agreed to intensify and deepen their cooperation during their second structured dialogue, held recently in Addis Ababa.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:40:32 GMT
Ethiopia: Ankara Declaration - Pragmatic Approach to Secure Nat'l Interest
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea, a trending issue in regional politics, has taken a significant step with the signing of the Ankara Declaration between Ethiopia and Somalia. After months of negotiations characterized by hot ...

East Africa

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:30:23 GMT
Sudan: Refugees are Overwhelming Sudan Border Services Says UN Refugee Agency
[allAfrica] GENEVA -- After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is overwhelming services in border areas.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:50 GMT
Uganda: Museveni Pledges Additional Support for Landslide Victims
[Nile Post] President Museveni has promised to increase the 10-million-shilling resettlement package initially allocated to victims of landslides in Bugisu.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:41:25 GMT
Rwanda: Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda Declared Over
[WHO-AFRO] The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending the...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:24:55 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda to Use GPS to Monitor Bats for Zoonotic Diseases
[New Times] The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and surveillance of zoonotic diseases.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:23:21 GMT
Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks With Algerian Delegation
[Shabait] Asmara 20 December 2024 - President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday morning at Adi Halo with an Algerian delegation led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Bidari.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:12:35 GMT
Uganda: Malaria's Silent Drain On Blood Supply
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- While malaria remains a major public health challenge, its impact extends far beyond the immediate illness and death it causes. One of its less recognised but critical consequences is the severe strain it places on ...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:56:45 GMT
Somalia: Somalia and Tanzania to Partner in the War Against Al-Shabaab
[Radio Dalsan] The Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdullahi Sanbaloolshe, held an important meeting at the NISA headquarters with his counterpart, the Director of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:09:29 GMT
Kenya: 80 Police Commanders Conclude Leadership Training to Enhance Service Delivery
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Eighty police commanders on Friday concluded a five-week National Police Service County Commanders Strategic Leadership Course No. 1/2024 at the National Police Leadership Academy in Ngong.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:57:19 GMT
Uganda: Police Give Rare 'Special' Christmas Message to Kampala
[Nile Post] Police on Friday dominated various Kampala streets as the top leadership of the force gave a "special" but rare festive season message to city dwellers.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:30:00 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over
[New Times] Rwanda declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak over on Friday, December 20, after 42 days since the last patient was discharged.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:55 GMT
East Africa: Somalia Unveils Report On Security and Diplomatic Advances in the Horn of Africa
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The Federal government of Somalia issued a new report regarding the latest developments in the Horn of Africa nation, including security and diplomacy.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:54 GMT
Kenya: Blind Body Raises Complaint to Kenya Power Over Staff Harassment, Extortion
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Union of the Blind (KUB) has accused the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) field officers of harassment and extortion, following repeated instances of electricity disconnections at their premises in Embakasi.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:53 GMT
Kenya: Java Cuts 148 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions Through Biodiesel Initiative
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Java House has reduced 148 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2024 through a used cooking oil recycling project in partnership with renewable energy firm Muenzer Kenya.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:52 GMT
Uganda: Measles Outbreak Sends Shockwaves Through Nansana Municipality
[Nile Post] Fear and uncertainty grip Nansana Municipality following a confirmed measles outbreak that has left parents terrified and health officials scrambling to contain the rapidly spreading virus.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:51 GMT
Uganda: Ssekandi Donates 10 Acres of Land for Masaka District Headquarters
[Nile Post] The donation aims to support the establishment of a new district administrative center, a significant step toward improving service delivery in the region.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:25:50 GMT
Uganda: Uganda Blood Transfusion Service Commends Kyagulanyi for Blood Donation Drive
[Nile Post] The Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UBTS) has lauded National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu for organizing a blood donation drive, describing it as a timely intervention during the festive season when blood s...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:51 GMT
Uganda: MP Kabasharira Calls Tanga Odoi a 'Thief'
[Nile Post] Tanga Odoi was at the centre of a contested NRM primaries in Kisoro before the loser of the party primaries went on the claim the seat in the election itself

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:47 GMT
Somalia: Somalia's New Immigration Boss Calls for Acceleration of the Services By the Agency
[Radio Dalsan] On Thursday, the new Director General of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Mustafa Sheikh Dhuhulow visited Mogadishu's Aden Added International Airport.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:17:16 GMT
Kenya: NPS to Establish Dedicated Office for Officers With Disabilities, Bolster Mental Health Support
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated office to cater to the needs of officers living with disabilities.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:14:54 GMT
Burundi: UNHCR, Governments of Burundi and Tanzania Reaffirm Their Commitment to Supporting Burundian Refugees Voluntary Return and Sustainable Reintegration
[UNHCR] The Governments of the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, met this week for the 25th Meeting of the Tripartite Commission for the Voluntary Repatriation of Burundian Refugees living in t...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:04:05 GMT
Kenya: Four Children Perish in House Fire in Murang'a County
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four young children tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire in Gakoigo Sub-location, Murang'a County, on Thursday evening.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:55:26 GMT
Kenya: Kalonzo Welcomes Gachagua to Opposition Amid Coalition Speculations
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has extended an invitation to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to join the opposition ranks, fueling speculation of a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:55:24 GMT
Tanzania: President Mohamud Meets With the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tanzania
[Radio Dalsan] The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mr. Mohamud Thabit Kombo, and his delegation at the Presidential Palace. The dele...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:54:21 GMT
Somalia: Minister of Internal Security Visits Garbaharey, Gedo Region to Expedite Offensive Against Al-Shabaab
[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartaag, and his delegation has on Thursday arrived in Garbaharey town, Gedo region.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:53:32 GMT
Kenya: Airlink Expands Nairobi-Johannesburg Route With 3 Weekly Flights
[Independent (Kampala)] Johannesburg, SA -- South African carrier Airlink is set to enhance its connectivity between Nairobi and Johannesburg by introducing three weekly night flights starting March 30, 2025. This expansion will complement the airlin...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:52:47 GMT
Kenya: Doctors Call Off Planned Strike After Agreement With Ministry of Health
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has presided over the signing of a landmark agreement between the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU), the Ministry of Health, and the Council of Governors to avert a nationw...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:51:54 GMT
Kenya: KRA Board Chair Anthony Mwaura Moved in Ruto's Shake Up
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reassigned Anthony Mwaura, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Board Chairperson, to head the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) in a shake-up of key positions in his administration. Former Laikipia G...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:51:02 GMT
Kenya: When Kenya Moves People Out of the Country Illegally
[Independent (Kampala)] Kenya has been accused by various non-state and state actors of supporting extraordinary rendition, which refers to the secret transfer of people from one country to another without due process of law and against their will. T...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:42:22 GMT
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, EU Commit to Advancing All-Round Cooperation
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia and the European Union (EU) have agreed to intensify and deepen their cooperation during their second structured dialogue, held recently in Addis Ababa.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:40:32 GMT
Ethiopia: Ankara Declaration - Pragmatic Approach to Secure Nat'l Interest
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea, a trending issue in regional politics, has taken a significant step with the signing of the Ankara Declaration between Ethiopia and Somalia. After months of negotiations characterized by hot ...

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