May 09
Sudan: MSF Forced to Suspend Support in Wad Madani
MSF
MSF has been forced to suspend work and withdraw staff from Madani Teaching Hospital, the only functional hospital for the hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of medical… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
Business Day Africa
Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and… Read more »
Kenya: Dissenting Voices At Nairobi Soil Health Forum Over Increased Fertilizer Use
IPS
As the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit convened in Nairobi to review the progress made in terms of increasing fertilizer use in line with the 2006 Abuja Declaration,… Read more »
Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur
HRW
Thousands Killed, Half Million Remain Displaced Read more »
Ethiopia: Embassy Opens Exhibition Featuring 120th Years of Ethio-U.S. Diplomatic Ties
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Embassy of United States (U.S.) opened a photo exhibition depicting its 120th years of diplomatic journey in Ethiopia at the National Museum here yesterday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Toiling to Own Clean Cites Nationwide
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Ethiopian government said that it is working on connecting urban and rural areas to help the nation bring structural transformation and ensure economic… Read more »
-
Africa: Annual Meetings 2024 - Reforming the Global Financial Architecture to Free Up Financing for Kenya and in Africa Overall
African Development Bank (AfDB)
"Today, Africa has $640 billion in outstanding debt and pays nearly $70 billion in interest every year. It would only be fair for us to have a financing mechanism that treats us on… Read more »
Ethiopia: Premier Renews Call for Political Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Resolving disagreements through poltical dialogue and close talks would help the nation ensure lasting peace and security, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). Read more »
May 08
Kenya: All Schools to Be Re-Opened On Monday
Capital FM
President William Ruto has ordered the re-opening of all schools on Monday. Read more »
East Africa: Unprecedented Flooding Displaces Hundreds of Thousands Across East Africa
UN News
"Unprecedented and devastating" flooding in east Africa has triggered widespread displacement with hundreds of thousands forced from their homes in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia,… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia's Proposed Special Prosecutor - History Repeating Itself? [analysis]
ISS
The forthcoming Special Prosecutor's Office must do better than the mechanism set up to deal with Dergue-era crimes. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security
New Times
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa,… Read more »
Kenya: Doctors Call Off Nationwide Strike
Capital FM
Doctors across the nation on Wednesday ended their nationwide strike following the signing of a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Health and counties. Read more »
-
Ethiopia: Mastercard Foundation and Kifiya Financial Technology PLC to Enable More Than 477,800 MSMEs to Access Uncollateralized Digital Credit Products
Mastercard Foundation
The partnership creates the opportunity for 425,000 Women to Access Smartphones Through Device Financing Read more »
Somalia: Amnesty International Accuses Somali Military of Civilian Killings in Drone Strikes
Shabelle
Amnesty International has released a new report accusing the Somali military of killing 23 civilians, including 14 children and five women, during drone strikes conducted with… Read more »
Rwanda: How Will Govt Finance the 2024-2025 Budget?
New Times
The government plans to spend an estimated Rwf5,690 billion in the fiscal year 2024/2025, an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the Rwf5,116 billion approved for the current fiscal… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Takes First Step Towards National ID System With Consultation Workshop
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, opened the National Identification and Registration Authority's (NIRA) consultation workshop… Read more »
Kenya: Grid Supply Restored to Kisii County After Substation Attack
Capital FM
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has reconnected Kisii County to the power grid after an attack on its substation plunged the county into darkness on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Lukaya Devastated By Floods - Community Appeals for Urgent Help
Nile Post
Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought… Read more »
Uganda: Leaders Warn Against Hiding People With Disabilities During Census
Nile Post
With only a few days left until the census night, leaders in the Wakiso district have urged the population to include individuals with disabilities in the enumeration exercise. Read more »
Africa: World Health Organization Advises Updated Vaccine Composition to Tackle SARS-CoV-2 Evolution
Nile Post
In a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been highlighted that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, continues to circulate and evolve, posing… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Requests Ethiopia to Play Vital Role in Sudan's Comprehensive Peace-Making Efforts
ENA
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga today received Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan, Ambassador Hussein Awad Ali Mohammed, in… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Begins Construction of First Public Hospital in Mlango On Reclaimed Dump Site
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched the construction of the first public hospital in Mlango Kubwa within Mathare sub-county as part of ward-based programs. Read more »
Tanzania: State Demands Health Centres Construction Update Reports
Daily News
DEPUTY Minister of State in the President's Office (Regional Administration and Local Government), Dr Festo Dugange has directed District Executive Directors for Kilolo and Bukoba… Read more »
Kenya: Civil Aviation Stakeholders Validate New Regulations
Capital FM
Stakeholders in the civil aviation sector have concluded deliberations of new regulations proposed for promulgation under the Civil Aviation Act. Read more »
Kenya: All Residents Housed in Collapsed Uthiru Building Safe - City Hall
Capital FM
Nairobi County Disaster Management Unit has accounted for all the thirty-four residents housed in a collapsed building along Naivasha Road in Nairobi's Uthiru area. Read more »
Kenya: Fake Fertiliser Claims First Causality - Will Cabinet Secretary Linturi Fall?
Business Day Africa
The fake fertiliser incident has resulted in its first casualty, as attention shifts to Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi in the ongoing impeachment proceedings… Read more »