April 29
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Seeks 11 Billion Birr for Emergency Humanitarian Mission Through June 2024
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC) has declared that an estimated amount of 11 billion birr will be necessary to furnish humanitarian aid until June 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Halts Issuance of Visas To Ethiopians
Addis Standard
The Council of the European Union decided today "to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals." Read more »
Uganda: Deregistration of Inactive Political Parties Ahead of 2026 Polls Raises Concerns
Nile Post
As political parties gear up for the 2026 general elections, concerns are growing over the apparent inactivity of some parties. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Railways Set to Resume Public Transport
Nile Post
Transport fare will double to Shs2000. Read more »
Kenya: Bureau of Standards Blames 'Impostors' for Corruption Ranking
Capital FM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has attributed its third-place ranking as the most corrupt public entity to the prevalence of impostors in the country. Read more »
Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Besiege North Kordofan Capital, Raise Levies
Dabanga
The humanitarian situation is worsening in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, reportedly as a result of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) siege imposed on the city. RSF soldiers… Read more »
Kenya: 12 People Killed in IED Explosion in Elwak Town, Mandera
Capital FM
At least 12 people were killed Monday following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Elwak Town, Mandera. Read more »
Kenya: Kihika Announces Medical Bill Waiver for Victims of Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy
Capital FM
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Flooding Leaves Dozens Dead After Dam Collapse
DW
The disaster has also damaged infrastructure, including the destruction of roads, bridges and cancellation of school lessons across the country. Thousands have also been displaced… Read more »
Tanzania: Ex - President - Why I Never Spent a Night At State House
Daily News
TO the former Zanzibar president, Amani Karume, the idea of becoming a leader of the country never crossed his mind before because he did not like politics in the first place. Not… Read more »
Tanzania: US Unveils Mosquito Net Initiative in Zanzibar
Daily News
THE United States government through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined Zanzibar government to… Read more »
Kenya: Houses Swept Away in Mai Mahiu After Dam Breaks Banks
Capital FM
A major search and rescue operation is underway in Mai Mahiu after a nearby river broke its banks due to flash floods affecting Kamuchiri Village. Read more »
South Sudan: 'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court [press release]
HRW
Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Halts Kinshasa Flights Over Staff Detention By DR Congo Military Intelligence
New Times
Kenya's national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced that it is suspending its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo, due to "the continued detention" of its… Read more »
Rwanda: High Risk Zone Dwellers Warned to Relocate As Heavy Rains Kill Mother, Child in Kigali
New Times
A mother and her child died in Kigali when their family house collapsed during a heavy downpour over the past weekend, an official has told The New Times. Read more »
Kenya: Death Toll in Mai Mahiu Dam Tragedy Rises to 48
Capital FM
The death toll of the Old Kijabe Dam tragedy in Mai Mahiu has risen to 48. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Use Unesco Model to Reduce Teenage Pregnancies
New Times
The Rwandan government and women's rights advocates are translating a UNESCO toolkit into Kinyarwanda at a cost of nearly Rwf1 billion. This toolkit will assist parents, teachers,… Read more »
Tanzania: Reviving Tanzania's Regional Leadership and Global Engagement [analysis]
Chatham House
Priorities for an effective foreign policy reset Read more »
Uganda: Man Shot Dead Trying to Rescue Abducted Wife, Mother-in-Law
Nile Post
A man attempting to rescue his wife and mother-in-law from criminal elements who had abducted them was shot dead on Sunday April 28 in Moroto District. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Has Turned State House Into a Pecking Hub, Says FDC
Nile Post
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has accused President Museveni of converting State House into a hub where he lavishly allocates taxpayer money to his allies and associates… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala City Marathon On, MTN Kampala Marathon Off
Nile Post
Minister of Sports Peter Ogwang has unveiled the Kampala City Marathon tamplate, emphasising its significance in enhancing tourism and investment in Uganda. Read more »
Kenya: Nazir Jinnah Proposes Loan Moratorium to Ease Financial Strain Among Businesses Affected By Ongoing Floods
Capital FM
Businessman Nazir Jinnah has called on the Government to move with speed and alleviate the suffering of Kenyans affected by the ongoing heavy rains. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Halts Flights to Kinshasa Over Continued Detention of 2 Staff
Capital FM
Kenya Airways (KQ) will suspend flights to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) tomorrow over the continued detention of its two staff amid an allegation of… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Gold Revenues 'Unaffected By War'
Dabanga
Although the war between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has continued since mid-April of last year, gold exports have allegedly not stopped or been affected by… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Attempting to Cross Flooded Areas to Be Charged With Attempted Suicide - CS Kindiki
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says any Kenyan who attempts to cross a flooded area will be charged with attempted suicide. Read more »