April 23
Ethiopia: Weighed Down By War and Drought, Tigray Struggles to Get Back On Its Feet
The New Humanitarian
'It has been over a year since the peace deal was signed and the guns have been silenced, but we are still dying.' Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Issues Flood Warning As Rains Cause Death, Displacement
VOA
Kenya has issued flood warnings as heavy rains pound the region. Read more »
Sudan: UAE Objects to UNSC Over 'Spurious' Accusations By Sudan
Dabanga
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has objected to what it calls "baseless allegations" made by the Permanent Representative for Sudan, El Haris Idris, to the 9,611th meeting of the UN… Read more »
Rwanda: The UK Again Attempts to Bend Truth On Rwanda [analysis]
HRW
In an interview on the BBC's Today Program this week, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell sang the praises of Rwanda's "remarkable regime." But as the debate over the… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Declares Massive Red Eye Outbreak On Uganda Border
Independent (Kampala)
South Sudanese health officials on Monday declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, along the border between Uganda. Read more »
Rwanda: Could Airbnb Take Over Rwanda's Housing Market?
New Times
There is a chance that if you have traveled in the past for a vacation or even work, at some point you have rented, considered renting an Airbnb, or someone has recommended it. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Explained - From Politics to Human Right to Migration
DW
Rwanda's government says it is "pleased" about the UK's decision to pass a bill allowing to send irregular asylum seekers to the African country. But many, including the UN,… Read more »
Madagascar: Hero's Journey - How UNFPA Helps Mothers in Madagascar to Access Emergency Obstetric Care
UNFPA
It was time to leave for the hospital. Samueline Razafindravao had intended to give birth at her home in southern Madagascar, but after encountering difficulties, decided to go to… Read more »
Sudan: Civil War Stretches Into a Second Year With No End in Sight [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) - a Sudanese paramilitary force - attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Completes $2.2 Million Projects in Sudan
Dabanga
Yesterday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sudan announced the completion of two projects funded by $2.2 million from the government of Japan, aiming… Read more »
Somalia: Historic Arrival of Turkish Warship in Mogadishu Marks New Era in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of military cooperation and partnership, the first Turkish warship has docked at the port of Mogadishu, Somalia. This momentous occasion coincides with a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says Kenya Still an Investment Destination of Choice
Capital FM
President William Ruto has said Kenya remains a competitive investment destination of choice. Read more »
Kenya: Friday Memorial Service for Late CDF Ogolla Postponed Indefinitely
Capital FM
The memorial service for the late General Francis Ogolla that set for Friday has been postponed indefinitely the Kenya Defence Forces has announced. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Advances Anti-Counterfeit Law
Independent (Kampala)
The government's enactment of the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill signifies an important step towards safeguarding intellectual property, fostering fair competition, and ultimately,… Read more »
Rwanda: April 24, 1994 - Tutsi Killed in Kabgayi, Ruhango
New Times
April 24, 1994 was the 18th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings had spread across Rwanda, especially in the southern region. Massacres of Tutsi took place in different… Read more »
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
New Times
One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some 'plot' for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Macron Hold 'Productive Call' Over DR Congo Crisis
New Times
President Paul Kagame and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "held a productive call" on Tuesday, April 23, during which they discussed the fruitful bilateral cooperation and… Read more »
Rwanda: House of Lords Passes UK-Rwanda Migration Agreement
New Times
The United Kingdom's upper house of parliament, on Tuesday, April 23, approved a government bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, a development that is key for the implementation… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Commits Sh6.1bn to Settle Issues Raised By Striking Medics
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received Sh3.5 billion for health workers salary arrears from 2017 to June 2024 which will be cleared in 5 installments each year. Read more »
Rwanda: Malaria Cases Down By 88% in 2023
New Times
Malaria cases in Rwanda have dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023, according Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). Read more »
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Deal - One Must First Live in Rwanda Before Any Criticism
New Times
Right after the UK passed a law seeking to have illegal immigrants moved to Rwanda for processing or settling in the country if they opt to, some international actor went berserk… Read more »
Rwanda: Migrants Drown in English Channel As Deportation Bill Is Approved
VOA
Five migrants, including a child, have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom, according to French authorities on Tuesday. Read more »
Rwanda: UK's Harmful Rwanda Bill to Become Law [press release]
HRW
Government Should Abandon Cruel Scheme and Protect Asylum Seekers Read more »
Rwanda: UK - Channel Crossing Deaths Highlight Government's 'Callous Attitude' to Refugees [press release]
AI London
In response to reports that five people died earlier today trying to cross the Channel, Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International UK's Refugee and Migrant Rights Director, said: Read more »
Ethiopia: Promising Patient-Friendly Oral Drug Against Visceral Leishmaniasis Enters Phase II Clinical Trial in Ethiopia [press release]
WHO
The new molecule has the potential to revolutionize treatment for the deeply neglected and hard-to-treat disease, as the Eastern Africa region charts the way to its elimination. Read more »