September 20
Sudan: Sudan - Dozens Killed in Drone Strike On Bus, Says Nup
Dabanga
More than 45 civilians were killed on Wednesday in a drone strike that targeted a passenger bus in the Taiba El Hasnab area, located between Rabak, the capital of White Nile state,… Read more »
Uganda: Lawmakers Push for Revival of Marriage and Divorce Bill
Nile Post
The renewed calls come in the wake of alarming cases of gender-based violence, including the tragic shooting of businessman Henry Katanga and the recent death of former Olympian… Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Unveils 10-Year Plan to Unite, Boost Regional Tourism
Ethiopian Herald
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has launched a 10-year Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (2024-2034) aimed at unifying the fragmented tourism efforts of its… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Stability
Ethiopian Herald
Despite certain foreign forces' attempts to exacerbate disputes in the region, Ethiopia reiterates its unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability, Ministry of Foreign… Read more »
Ethiopia: Call for Pastoralists to Safeguard Livestock With Drought-Protecting Insurance
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has urged citizens, particularly pastoralists and semi-pastoralists to purchase Index-Based Livestock Insurance (IBLI) to protect their livestock… Read more »
Uganda: Kalungu Primary School Reopens Amid Fears of Future Flooding
Nile Post
Teachers and pupils at Kamuwunga Primary School in Kalungu District have returned to their classrooms after being displaced by severe floods earlier this year. Read more »
Kenya: 2 Brothers, Activist Found Alive in Kiambu After Kitengela Abduction
Capital FM
Two brothers and an activist reportedly abducted in Kajiado last month have been found in Kiambu, the police service has confirmed. Read more »
Kenya: Solicitor-General Calls for Settlement of Ex-Kcc Workers Terminal Dues
Capital FM
Solicitor-General Shadrack Mose has called on the Treasury to expedite the long-overdue payment of terminal dues owed to former employees of Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited… Read more »
Kenya: Court Grants Masengeli Audience As 6-Month Sentence Is Set Aside
Capital FM
Justice Lawrence Mugambi has set aside the 6-month jail sentence against Administration Police Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli after he appeared to court. Read more »
Tanzania: TBS to Develops AI Standards Amid Expert Concerns
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is taking proactive steps to develop standards aimed at addressing safety and security concerns related to Artificial… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Rigging Claims Need Reforms Not New Laws - Ofwono
Nile Post
The Government spokesperson Ofwono Opondo has responded to President Yoweri Museveni's recent accusations against the National Unity Platform (NUP), stating that addressing… Read more »
Tanzania: USA Commends Tanzania for Leveraging ICT to Drive Development
Daily News
The United States Ambassador to Tanzania, Dr Michael Battle, has praised the country for capitalising on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to promote social and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Investigate Telecom Racket
Nile Post
This announcement follows growing concerns raised by parliamentarians about mobile money scams and other fraud tactics. Read more »
Ethiopia: Eritrean Forces Accused of Abductions in Tigray's Gulomakada District - End Withdraws From Zalambessa
Addis Standard
Residents of Gulomakeda district in the Tigray region have reported an increase in abductions allegedly carried out by Eritrean forces. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Accuses Gachagua of Fueling Political Disunity, Dismisses Remarks On Marikiti Traders Relocation
Capital FM
Narobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of fueling political disunity as he dismissed his remarks on the relocation of Marikiti traders. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Hits Out At Leaders Seeking to Unseat Him, Says Won't Be Cowed
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at leaders seeking to unseat him, saying he was elected by Kenyans and will not be cowed. Read more »
Ethiopia: Chinese Investors Desirous to Invest in Ethiopia Specially in Agricultural Technology, Trade
ENA
The Ethiopian Investment Commission held a discussion with a delegation from Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce to enhance FDI flows from Beijing, China to Ethiopia to benefit… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Launches Three Additional Flights From Addis Ababa to Guangzhou
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines announced the launch of three additional flights from Addis Ababa to Guangzhou, set to begin on September 27, 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: Embracing Doable Means for Real Agricultural Progress
Ethiopian Herald
Agriculture, a cornerstone of Ethiopia's economy, has long been a vital force across diverse cultures and traditions throughout history. In the vast expanse of the nation's almost… Read more »
Kenya: Farmers to Get Licenses to Grow and Sell Fruits, Vegetables
Capital FM
Dealers of horticulture in Kenya will be required to get licenses to grow, handle, and sell fruits, vegetables, and flowers under a new Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Apologizes to High Court for Failing to Honor Summons
Capital FM
Administration Police Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has apologises to the High Court for failing to honour summons. Read more »
Uganda: Women-Owned Firms Get Shs 1.6bn Deals
Observer
Eight women-owned businesses have emerged as the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative launched by MTN Uganda in collaboration with several partners,… Read more »
Kenya: Masengeli Presents Himself in Court to Squash 6-Month Jail Sentence
Capital FM
Administration police Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has presented himself at the Milimani Law Courts in a bid to quash the 6-month jail term imposed on him for… Read more »
Uganda: Rebecca Cheptegei Was More Than a Victim [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
The day before my Olympic marathon race in Paris, I jogged around the Olympic Village to stretch out my legs and shake out some nerves. I passed by a group of marathon women --… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Hassan Demands Major Improvements in Airports
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued directives to the newly appointed leadership of Tanzania's airports, demanding significant improvements in both infrastructure and… Read more »