October 07
Rwanda: How Rema's Project Built Resilience to Climate Change in Two Districts
New Times
Farmers like Saidat Nyirambonimpa from Gatore sector in Kirehe District had for long faced declining crop yields and worsening living conditions due to climate change effects but… Read more »
Ethiopia: Taye Atske Sellasie Sworn in As Ethiopia's New President, Succeeding Sahle-Work Zewde
Capital FM
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taye Atske Sellasie, was sworn in on Monday as the new President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). Read more »
Africa: Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of New President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Commends Tenure of Former President Zewde
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates H.E Taye Atske-Selassie upon his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic… Read more »
Uganda: 43 Percent of Ugandans Own Mobile Phones
Nile Post
The report also notes that 37 percent of mobile phone owners possess a single phone, while 6 percent own two or more. Read more »
Uganda: India Issues Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement for Ugandans
Nile Post
Ugandans travelling to India will going forward be required to present valid Yellow Fever Certificates before entering the country, the Ministry of Internal has announced. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua to Hold News Conference Ahead of Impeachment Hearing
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to address the media on Monday night from his official residence in Karen, ahead of Tuesday's impeachment hearing in the National Assembly. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Inspects Parade Preparations for 62nd Independence Day Celebrations
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, conducted an inspection on Monday to oversee preparations for the 62nd Independence Day parade. Read more »
Uganda: Whistleblower Petitions State House Over 'Unscrupulous' Appointment of New Uia Board
Nile Post
A whistleblower has petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) seeking an investigations into the appointment of a new Uganda Investment Authority board chairperson. Read more »
Uganda: Coffee Stakeholders Urged to Register By UCDA
Nile Post
Coffee stakeholders have been urged by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) to support the ongoing national registration of coffee value chain participants. Read more »
Uganda: US Embassy Forced to Deny Ambassador Apologised
Nile Post
As the ultimatum dawned at 9am in Nsambya, Ugandans took to social media to wonder whether Mr Popp had bowed in or bailed out - with various meme to boot. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Musasizi, MP Mbabazi Clash in Rubanda
Nile Post
Minister Musasizi's remarks were directed at Rubanda District Woman MP Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira, during the 54-year celebrations of Kakore Rugambwa Parish in Rubanda District. Read more »
Uganda: Disguised Doctor Admits Attempted Murder Poisoning
Nile Post
Prosecutors said Kwan went to "extraordinary" lengths to disguise himself and prepare the attack at the victim's Newcastle home on January 22. Read more »
Uganda: Buhaguzi East MP Asera Appeals for Donor Support in the Water Sector
Nile Post
Mr Asera said many sub-counties in the district still lack safe drinking water, with residents forced to use the same water sources as animals, leading to a rise in waterborne… Read more »
Uganda: Engineering Fraternity Mourns Passing of Dr.Robert Okello
Nile Post
Uganda's engineering fraternity is mourning the passing of one of their own, Dr. Eng. Robert Peter Okello who previously served as the chairman of the Uganda Industrial Research… Read more »
East Africa: Author Goes On Trial for Downplaying Rwanda Genocide
Nile Post
Charles Onana, 60, author of "Rwanda: The Truth about Operation Turquoise" published in 2019, faces charges of denial and minimising of the Rwanda genocide. Read more »
Uganda: Nakasongola Registers 21 Mpox Cases, Calls for Urgent Support
Nile Post
Local health authorities, district officials, and international organizations are collaborating to curb the spread of the virus, but urgent support is needed. Read more »
Uganda: Man to Eat Beans and Posho in Jail for Seven Years for Feasting On Game Meat
Nile Post
Authorities found Yowasi in possession of two buffalo horns, four buffalo hooves, three kilogrammes of buffalo meat, two kilogrammes of warthog meat, and a spear. Read more »
Uganda: Election Rigging in Uganda - A Comedic Tragedy of Democracy
Nile Post
For over six decades, Ugandans have been part of elections so predictable, one might wonder if they're selecting a monarch rather than public servants. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Needs Scrutiny, Not Technical Assistance [press release]
AI London
We urge states to go beyond supporting mere technical assistance and to take a comprehensive approach by extending and strengthening the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Ally Declines Appointment in 'Difficult Decision' After 'Soul-Searching'
Capital FM
Former Machakos Town legislator Victor Munyaka has declined his appointment as the Board Chairperson of the Kenya Animal Genetic Resource Centre (KAGRC). Read more »
October 06
Rwanda: New Vaccines Offer 'Hope to Control' Marburg Virus, Says Minister
New Times
As Rwanda received 700 vaccine doses for the Marburg virus on October 5, health authorities expressed optimism about containing an outbreak of the haemorrhagic disease which has… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for a Seaport, Egypt and the Geopolitics of the Nile Basin [analysis]
African Arguments
Tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt go back decades and reveal a web of Cold War intrigue, clandestine diplomacy and internal meddling. With Cairo winning friends and Addis Ababa… Read more »
Sudan: El Koma in North Darfur Buries 65 Victims of Sudan Air Force Attacks
Dabanga
Dozens of people were killed and more than 200 others were wounded in air raids on the El Koma town market in North Darfur on Friday morning. The death toll reportedly rose to 65… Read more »
Uganda: Israaid Donates $30,000 Worth of Relief Items to Nakivale Refugees, Host Communities
Nile Post
Civil society organizations and the Office of the Prime Minister have raised an urgent call for humanitarian assistance as refugee numbers in the country's settlements surge. Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Envoy Expresses Concern Over Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions
Radio Dalsan
The Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, James Swan, has raised alarm over escalating tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia following a controversial… Read more »