May 16
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions On Legacy of UN Courts As Last ICTR Fugitives Are Confirmed Dead
New Times
In the wake of the confirmation of the death of the last two fugitives suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, experts reflected on the legacy of… Read more »
Rwanda: Daughter Reflects On How Father's Book Immortalizes Genocide Resistance in Bisesero
New Times
Stones were the principal weapon for the Bisesero people to repel attacks launched against them by armed perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who wanted to… Read more »
Kenya: Financial Inclusion - Fintechs Bridge Gap for Unbanked With Hire Purchase Solutions
Capital FM
The Kenyan asset acquisition market has continued to grow in recent years with the emergence of fintech-based firms providing quality solutions. Read more »
Rwanda: Over Nine Million Rwandans Register to Vote in July Elections
New Times
More than 9.5 million Rwandans have registered to vote in the 2024 joint presidential and parliamentary elections and about 2 million of them are first-time voters, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: RDF, Ministry of Health Launch Nationwide Campaign to Treat Over 5,000 Cataracts Patients
New Times
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Ministry of Health medical personnel on Thursday, May 16, launched a joint nationwide treatment campaign targeting 5,000 people afflicted with… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda-Based Drinking Water Firm Among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies
New Times
Jibu Inc., a food and beverages firm that specializes in producing and supplying affordable drinking water, has been ranked among Africa's fastest rising companies in 2024 by… Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Djibouti's President Guelleh On the Sidelines of the Arab Summit
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Iraq Strengthen Ties in High-Level Talks
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic move, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of Somalia and President Abdul Latif Rashid of Iraq convened in Manama, Bahrain, on the sidelines of the 33rd… Read more »
Ethiopia: Raising Awareness On Climate, Environmental Issues Is Crucial - Bezawit
Ethiopian Herald
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Bezawit Edilu is a Software Engineer. She has been giving Training of Trainers (ToT) on climate awareness, climate justice, circular economy and… Read more »
Sudan: Fresh Round of US Sanctions Targets Two Sudanese RSF Commanders
Dabanga
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on two Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanders, Ali Yagoub Jibril and Osman Mohamed… Read more »
Africa: Kenyan Actor Trisha Khalid Not Running Promotions On Facebook, Ignore Scam Offers On 'Trisha Khalid Citizen Gift' and 'Trisha Khalid Becky' Accounts
Africa Check
Kenyan actor Trisha Khalid not running promotions on Facebook, ignore scam offers on 'Trisha Khalid Citizen Gift' and 'Trisha Khalid Becky' accounts Read more »
Uganda: Recollecting the 2016 Attack On Rwenzururu Palace
Nile Post
The year 2016 bore witness to a dark chapter in the Kingdom of Rwenzururu where gross human rights violations occurred. What started as a clash between security forces and a… Read more »
Rwanda: Recovering From Drug Abuse Is Possible - Former Addicts
New Times
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), and partners, organised a month-long national drug awareness campaign which started on May 2, ahead of the International Day against Drug Abuse… Read more »
Africa: Africa Does Not Have to Ask for a Seat At the Table, Kagame Tells Business Leaders
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, May 16, issued a rallying call to African business and political leaders to work closely, together, noting that the more the continent is united,… Read more »
Africa: One Acre Fund Gets $10 Million From Proparco to Increase Food Security in Africa
New Times
One Acre Fund received $10 million in funding from Proparco on May 15, 2024, to enhance food security in Africa. A non-profit organisation, One Acre Fund assists smallholder… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - Presidential, Parliamentary Hopefuls to Submit Candidacies On Friday
New Times
The National Electoral Commission will, on Friday, May 17, begin receiving candidacies for the presidency and parliamentary seats for the July elections. The process of submitting… Read more »
Uganda: Surge in Cases of Human Trafficking Worries Masaka Authorities
Nile Post
Authorities in greater Masaka have expressed concern over a surge in cases of human trafficking, with over 100 victims rescued in this year. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Aims for Significant Investment During President Ruto's U.S. Visit
Capital FM
Kenya is gearing up to secure trillions of shillings in investments during President William Ruto's forthcoming state visit to the United States. The visit, spanning a week, will… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Raises Concerns Over Proposed Tax Hike
Capital FM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, has expressed concerns about President William Ruto's proposal to increase Kenya's tax rate from 14% to 22% by the end of his tenure. Read more »
Uganda: Joshua Mujunga - NBS Journalist Sustains Serious Injuries After Night Attack
Nile Post
Journalists Joshua Mujunga was lucky to escape with his life Tuesday night after suspected thugs struck him on the head with a blunt object. Read more »
Uganda: Kibalama Says Bobi Wine's NUP Activities 'Illegal'
Nile Post
The faction of the National Unity Platform led by Moses Nkonge Kibalama has issued a caution to the party leaders and the public involved in the ongoing NUP membership registration… Read more »
Kenya: New Consignment of Self-Injectable Contraceptives Delivered to Kemsa
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has received 450,000 doses of contraceptives donated by the UK government. Read more »
Kenya: National Administration Committee Roots for Passport Printing With 3 Days
Capital FM
Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application. Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania, Uganda Organize Business Forum to Boost Trade, Investment
Daily News
The Uganda-Tanzania Business Forum 2024 is expected to uplift the trade volume and investment between the two countries. Read more »
Africa: Tech Leaders to Represent Kenya At Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali
Capital FM
Tech industry leaders and CEOs from top Kenyan companies will represent Kenya at this year's Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »