December 26, 2012

• Kenya: New Police Boss Talks Tough On Tana Clashes (The Star)
• Uganda: Power Distributer Boosts Trading (EA Business)
• Rwanda: American Oil Firm Eyes Rwanda (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Behind Schedule On Millennium Goals (EA Business)
• Uganda: Govt Moves to Offer Loans to Farmers (EA Business)
• East Africa: Improved Infrastructure to Unlock Region (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Making a Big Splash Into the Wine Industry (Addis Fortune)
• Tanzania: Petroleum Board Fails to Review Oil, Gas Contracts (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Commerce Chamber Meets (Addis Fortune)
• Uganda: Competition in Asset Financing Heats Up (EA Business)
• Kenya: Premier Appoints New State Minister for Industry (Addis Fortune)
• Tanzania: Arusha to Host Plant Viral Disease Meet (EA Business)
• East Africa: Region Readies for Mavado, Martins (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Academic Sexuality [column] (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Pig Breeding Offers Promise (Addis Fortune)
• South Africa: Embrace Tolerance, Forgiveness, President Tell Citizens (Sudan Tribune)
• Ethiopia: Fineline-Importers Across the Board Continue to Complain (Addis Fortune)
• Africa: 'Why Africa Fails' Book Launched (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Govt, UNDP Sign Memorandum of Agreement (Addis Fortune)
• Uganda: Nine Mining Companies Eye Kilembe Copper Concession (EA Business)
• Sudan: New Body to Examine Demands of Foreign NGOs (Sudan Tribune)
• East Africa: Tanzania Rushes to Meet EAC Standards (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Addis Bank Revels in First Year Profits (Addis Fortune)
• Sudan: Russia Seeks Compensation for Pilots Killed (Sudan Tribune)
• Ethiopia: World Bank Releases U.S.$4 Billion Over Four Years (Addis Fortune)
• Tanzania: Tigo Unveils New Product (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Teff Identity Theft (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Failure to Properly Value Election Process Drains Competition [column] (Addis Fortune)
• Sudan: Finance Minister Says 'Huge' Chinese Loan Will Stabilize Economy (Sudan Tribune)
• Ethiopia: News in Brief (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Urban Property Registration Bill On the Horizon (Addis Fortune)
• East Africa: EAC, U.S. Offer Scholarships to Undergraduates (EA Business)
• Africa: Why Trade Talks Matter Most [column] (Addis Fortune)
• South Sudan: Christians Urged to Pray for the Leadership (Sudan Tribune)
• Ethiopia: Despa, Pidiji Enter Ethiopian Market (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Be As Brave As China [column] (Addis Fortune)
• Uganda: Eco Bank Savings Campaign Successful (EA Business)
• Somalia: Govt Forces in 'Strategic Retreat' in South (Garowe Online)
• West Africa: Al-Qaeda Says France Is Blocking Efforts to Free Hostages in the Sahel (RFI)
• East Africa: Why Tanzania Fails to Utilize Extractive Industry (EA Business)
• Africa: Global Fund Appoints Norbert Hauser As Interim Inspector General (Global Fund)
• South Africa: Mandela Goes Home (SAPA)
• Tanzania: Achieving Universal Access By 2015 in Tanzania (Global Fund)
• Africa: WHO Reports Slowdown in Fight Against Malaria (Global Fund)
• Ethiopia: House Endorses U.S.$50 Million Loan (Addis Fortune)
• Africa: Obama Inauguration Celebrates Continuity of American Democracy (State Department)
• Ethiopia: Govt Grants Land for New Industrial Zones (Addis Fortune)
• East Africa: Election Observer Mission Gets Boost (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Raya Brewery Reaches Point of No Return (Addis Fortune)
• Senegal: USAID Partners to Improve Primary Education in Senegal (State Department)
• Egypt: U.S. State Department on Egyptian Constitution [document] (State Department)
• Africa: UN General Assembly Wraps Up Main Part of 67th Session (UN News)
• Africa: World Governments Agree to Boost Global Status of UN Environmental Agency (UN News)
• East Africa: TradeMark Invests U.S.$75 Million in Border Posts (EA Business)
• Rwanda: Denfese Minister, Japanese Envoy Discuss Cooperation (New Times)
• Ethiopia: Happier Times Afoot for Aaccsa (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Premiumisation Gains New Momentum [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• Rwanda: 2012 Motor Sport Round Up (New Times)
• Kenya: Govt Approves Supplementary Budget (EA Business)
• Rwanda: Happy Holidays - Let Us Pause and Be Thankful [opinion] (New Times)
• East Africa: Kenya Inches Close to Its First 'Silicon Valley' (EA Business)
• Uganda: Revival of Mine Will Spur Economic Growth (EA Business)
• Rwanda: Busy Boxing Day for Rwandan Clubs (New Times)
• Rwanda: Haruna Demands Patience (New Times)
• Ethiopia: Fault Line [column] (Addis Fortune)
• Rwanda: Huye Residents Throng Churches On Christmas (New Times)
• Tanzania: Extractive Industries Bring in U.S.$305 Million (EA Business)
• Rwanda: ICT Assessment Strategy in the Making (New Times)
• Rwanda: Kigali Hospitals Deliver 34 Christmas Babies (New Times)
• Rwanda: Capital Maps Out Entertainment Zones (New Times)
• Rwanda: Modern Agriculture to Help Trade Imbalance (New Times)
• Rwanda: Frank Joe Releases 'Ni Wowe? Video (New Times)
• East Africa: Rwanda to Benefit From Regional Electricity Power Pool (New Times)
• Rwanda: A 'Johnny Come Lately? On Christmas [opinion] (New Times)
• Rwanda: Every Person Can Tell Their Story (New Times)
• Uganda: Palliative Care Allays End-o- Life Pain (EA Business)
• Rwanda: 21-Year-Old Wins Car (New Times)
• East Africa: South Korean Tourists Look to Region (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Manufacturing Hurdles Require New Solution (Addis Fortune)
• South Sudan: Rebel Leader Ready to 'Abandon' Insurgency - Military (Sudan Tribune)
• Rwanda: Message of Redemption As Christians Celebrate Christmas (New Times)
• Sudan: Nation Absent From Communiqué Issued By Arab Gulf Leaders (Sudan Tribune)
• South Sudan: Jonglei Hopes for Oil Production in 2013 (Sudan Tribune)
• Ethiopia: Bamboo Offers Lucrative Opportunities - Ambassador (Ethiopia Government)
• Kenya: Police Ask Citizens to Remain on Alert (The Star)
• Kenya: Rape Still Under Reported (The Star)
• Kenya: Banks Move to Control Fraud (The Star)
• Kenya: Alcohol Tests to Be Introduced in January (The Star)
• Kenya: Jirongo Quits Pambazuko Coalition (The Star)
• Kenya: KWS Rescues Stranded Students (The Star)
• Kenya: Three Injured in Eastleigh Shooting (The Star)
• Kenya: Standard Charter Assures Customers That Their Money Is Safe (The Star)
• Kenya: Police Issue Security Alert for Festive Season (The Star)
• Kenya: Devolve Security Aparatus - Expert (The Star)
• Egypt: ElBaradei Says New Constitution Void (Aswat Masriya)
• Tanzania: Imported Milk Floods Local Market (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Lawmaker Demands 400 Million/- in Legal Costs (Daily News)
• Egypt: Mursi to Address Nation Following Charter Approval (Aswat Masriya)
• Kenya: For Christmas President Calls For Peace (The Star)
• Tanzania: Capital Fails to Collect Household Waste - Report (Daily News)
• Kenya: Kimaiyo Tours Troubled Tana River (The Star)
• Tanzania: Pastoralists Successfully Removed From Kilombero (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Poverty Hinders Development Goals in Zanzibar (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Yanga Face Tusker Test (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Legalisation of GMOs Won't Threaten Trade - Ambassador (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Motorcycle Accidents Claim 771 Lives This Year (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Save Environment, Fishermen Told (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Why Ole Naiko Merits Lifetime Award (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Beware, Motorbikes Are Notorious Killers (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Clerics Want Conflicts Stemmed (Daily News)
• Kenya: Jubilee Suffers Blow - Analyst (The Star)
• Kenya: Health Sector to Suffer Due to Striking Nurses (The Star)
• East Africa: Kenyan Priest Lauds Mkapa, Tibaijuka (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Churches Cannot Solve Border Dispute - Minister (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Minister Calls for More Media Outlets in Zanzibar (Daily News)
• Kenya: Economy Grows in Third Quarter (The Star)
• Tanzania: Activists for Top-Down Approach to Gender-Based Violence (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Tava Lines Up Coaching Course (Daily News)
• Kenya: Security Boosts Bar Business (The Star)
• Kenya: Flower Farm Workers to Get Pay Boost (The Star)
• Tanzania: Zanzibar Current Account in Deficit (Daily News)
• Kenya: New Police Chief Hits the Ground Running to Tana River (Capital FM)
• Kenya: KWS Rescuing Stranded Students (The Star)
• Kenya: Police to Conduct Private Probe in Tana River (The Star)
• Kenya: Bars Owners Accuse Police of Harassment (The Star)
• Tanzania: Zanzibar Adopts 'New' Law Making Process (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Taifa Stars Receive 13 Million/- Bonus (Daily News)
• Kenya: Newsweek Unveils Final Print Edition (The Star)
• Africa: Image Harming Africa (The Star)
• Kenya: Inspector General Speaks Tough in Tana River Tour (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Four Die in Separate Accidents (The Star)
• Somalia: 100-Day Ultimatum for Al Shabab to Surrender (Shabelle)
• Tanzania: Marine Scientists Fear Dolphin Lives in Unguja (Daily News)
• Kenya: United Democratic Front Hints At Joining Another Coalition (Capital FM)
• Tanzania: Nature Reserves Boost Tourism Prospects (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Bus Owners Fined for Fare Hikes (Daily News)
• Nigeria: VP's Residence Not My Personal Property - Sambo (Leadership)
• Nigeria: New Deputy Governor of Kaduna, Bajoja Is a Betrayer - Southern Kaduna (Leadership)
• Eritrea: Citizen Entrepreneurs to Benefit From Industry Sector (Shabait)
• Tanzania: Chadema Installs Own 10-Cell Leaders (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Crime Rates Down in Mbeya, Kilimanjaro Regions (Daily News)
• Nigeria: Gov Yero Preaches Peace, Love (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Lagos Govt to Commence Mortgage Scheme (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Wife of Frenchman Kidnapped in Nigeria Says Her Husband Was Not the Intended Target (RFI)
• Nigeria: All Stars Club Support Port Harcourt Handicapped, Elderly (Vanguard)
• Egypt: HEC - Majority of Egyptians Support Draft Constitution (Egypt Online)
• Egypt: Shura Council Convenes Following Ratification of New Constitution (Aswat Masriya)
• Nigeria: Fireworks Blast Spreads to Other Buildings (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Put Your Trust in God, Kumuyi Urges Nigerians (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Fireworks Blast Rocks Lagos (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Funds to Fix Ailing Roads - Onolememen (Vanguard)
• Central African Republic: Protesters Blame France for Rebel Advance (RFI)
• Nigeria: FG Appoints 2 New Perm Secs (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Osaze's Exclusion, Blessing to West Brom - Coach (Vanguard)
• Rwanda: Cage, Mice Tourism On the Cards (New Times)
• Nigeria: Stockbrokers Urge FG to Resolve SEC, Reps Face-Off (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Jonathan, PDP At War Over Adamawa PDP (Vanguard)
• Congo-Kinshasa: Let Peace and Joy Come to Even DR Congo [opinion] (New Times)
• Nigeria: JTF Discovers, Detonates Bombs in Kano (Vanguard)
• Eritrea: Potable Water Supply Facilities Put in Place (Shabait)
• Uganda: MTN Welcomes Court Decision On Tax Evasion Case (New Vision)
• Uganda: President's Address On Nebanda's Death (New Vision)
• Uganda: Legislature Told to Reform Unconstitutional Laws (New Vision)
• Uganda: Angry Unpaid Workers Hold Employers Captive (New Vision)
• Eritrea: Farmers in Dige Sub-Zone Called Upon to Raise Output (Shabait)
• Eritrea: Livestock Health in Halhal Sub-Zone in Good Status - Report (Shabait)
• Nigeria: Newcastle Stop Ameobi From Nations Cup (Vanguard)
• Tanzania: President Frees Captive Wild Dogs (Daily News)
• Tanzania: 140 Children Born On Christmas Eve (Daily News)
• Kenya: At Least Four Dead in Christmas Road Carnage (Capital FM)
• Nigeria: The True Essence of Christmas [opinion] (Vanguard)
• Uganda: Christ the King Priest Decries Murder (New Vision)
• Nigeria: Governor Yero of Kaduna Gets Deputy (Vanguard)
• Uganda: Hundreds Attend Christams Prayers At Namirembe (New Vision)
• Nigeria: Ipman Assures of Adequate Fuel Supply (Vanguard)
• Eritrea: Reliable Infrastructure Facilities Laid for Agriculture Sector - Ministry (Shabait)
• Rwanda: Relocation of Congolese Refugees Begins (New Times)
• Uganda: Police to Investigate Traffic Bribes (New Vision)
• Nigeria: Fire Razes Abuja Fruits Market (Vanguard)
• Rwanda: Countries Snub CAVB Qualifiers (New Times)
• Uganda: Soldier Kills Self Over Love Affair Gone Sour (New Vision)
• Nigeria: Xmas - Bishop Kukah Preaches Peaceful Co-Existence (Vanguard)
• Africa: The Logic of Capitalising From Regional Economic Integration in Africa (New Times)
• Kenya: Motorists Warned Against Breaking Traffic Rules (The Star)
• Kenya: It Will Be a Rainy Christmas (The Star)
• Kenya: City Trust to Become the Holding Firm of I&M Bank (The Star)
• Eritrea: Parents Called Upon to Enhance Teaching-Learning Process (Shabait)
• Uganda: Special Inquest to Investigate Lawmaker's Death (New Vision)
• Uganda: Media Company Gives Back At Soroti Hospital On Christmas (New Vision)
• Egypt: Egyptian Films Wins Oran Festival (Magharebia)
• Mali: EU Condemns Demolition of Timbuktu Shrines (Magharebia)
• Tunisia: Tunisia Foils Al-Qaeda Expansion Plan (Magharebia)
• Eritrea: Rikeb Inhabitants Express Satisfaction With Health Service (Shabait)
• Kenya: New Coalition in the Works? (Capital FM)
• Algeria: Djamel Abdoun to Miss Can (Magharebia)
• Ethiopia: Japan Offers Grant for Food Security Programs (Ethiopia Government)
• Mali: UN Security Council Approves Mali Intervention (Magharebia)
• Sudan: Prime Minister's Visit to Sudan and South Sudan (Ethiopia Government)
• Eritrea: President to Conduct Extensive Interview (Shabait)
• Rwanda: Civil Society Discusses Access to Clean Water (New Times)
• Algeria: Algeria, Tunisia to Hold Security Talks (Magharebia)
• Rwanda: Over 78,300 Reintegrated By Demobilisation Commission (New Times)
• Morocco: Unaf U-17 Tournament Opens in Morocco (Magharebia)
• Libya: Libya Calls for Calm in Benghazi (Magharebia)
• South Sudan: Upper Nile State Leaders Dismiss Reports of Alleged Differences (Sudan Tribune)
• Morocco: Wydad Casablanca Top Moroccan Premier League Standings (Magharebia)
• Tanzania: President Presents Christmas Gifts to Eight Centres (Daily News)
• Uganda: Four Perish in Namutumba Accident (New Vision)
• Morocco: Mohamed Amsif Declines Morocco Call (Magharebia)
• Uganda: Inspire Africa Mentoring Project Registration On (New Vision)
• Sudan: Armed Nomads Enter Unity State Without Permission (Sudan Tribune)
• Nigeria: Army - Retirement of Officers, a Routine Exercise (This Day)
• Rwanda: Over 420 Graduate At Tourism College (New Times)
• Tanzania: Let Christmas Be Enjoyable, Peaceful [editorial] (Daily News)
• Nigeria: Kano Governor Presents State Budget (This Day)
• Nigeria: Bomb Found in Kano (This Day)
• Nigeria: Christmas - Jonathan Urges Nigerians to Imbibe Message of Christ (This Day)
• Nigeria: Rep Tasks FG On Infrastructure (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Nigeria Police Attributes Sports Revival to Inspector General (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Uniting Peoples, Enriching Lives (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Group Claims Kidnap of Frenchman in Katsina (Daily Trust)
• Tanzania: Sebastian Chuwa - an Ideal 'Mpingo' Ecologist (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Pair Wins Karongi Beach Volleyball (New Times)
• South Sudan: South Sudan President Backs Relocation of Wau County Headquarters (Sudan Tribune)
• Rwanda: Business Review of 2012 (New Times)
• Uganda: Final 2012 Sprint Set for Boxing Day (New Vision)
• Sudan: Ex-Police Chief Denies Failure to Contain Protests (Sudan Tribune)
• Rwanda: Musanze?s Job-Seekers Hangout (New Times)
• Rwanda: Govt, China Sign Three Agreements (Rwanda Govt)
• Eritrea: Ministry Implements Programs in Central Region (Shabait)
• Uganda: Repent, Pastor Tells Leaders in New Year Message (New Vision)
• Uganda: Tugume Looks to Defend National Kickboxing Title (New Vision)
• Uganda: Lawmakers in Custody Over Nebanda Statements (New Vision)
• Tanzania: Tanga Elders Issued Medical Cards (Daily News)
• Rwanda: High Court Rejects Plea From Genocide Suspect (New Times)
• Uganda: Archbishop Lwanga Preaches Reconciliation At Rubaga (New Vision)
• Somalia: Rain With Strong Winds Batter North East (Shabelle)
• Tanzania: Doubletree Hotel Reopens (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Moshi Man Jailed Eight Years for Killing Wife (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Religious Leaders Preach Peace for Christmas (New Times)
• Tanzania: Stage Set for Msondo, Sikinde (Daily News)
• Rwanda: The New Times Wishes You Happy Holidays [editorial] (New Times)
• Rwanda: Businesses Cash In On Christmas Shoppers (New Times)
• Rwanda: Economy Registers 7.3 Percent Growth in Third Quarter (New Times)
• Rwanda: Nameless, Urban Boys Thrill Fans At K Club (New Times)
• Tanzania/Zambia: Zambia Coach Plays Down Loss (Daily News)
• Uganda: Citizens Told to End Moral Decay (New Vision)
• Uganda: Migereko Condemns Chaos At Nebanda Funeral (New Vision)
• Uganda: HIV/Aids NGO Officials to Declare Wealth (New Vision)
• Uganda: Turn to God, Ntagali Urges Citizens (New Vision)
• Uganda: New Safe Male Circumcision Method Unveiled (New Vision)
• Uganda: Outlaw Prostitution - Cardinal Wamala (New Vision)
• Somalia: Commercial Boat Capsizes in Northeast (Shabelle)
• Rwanda: Local Tea Firm Contracts Kenyan Experts to Set Up Management Model (New Times)
• Tanzania: Convict Kills Self in Zanzibar (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Woman Abandons Toddler in Mwanza (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Election Appeal Committee Chairman Appointed (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Privileges and Challenges of Raising Successful Children Part II [opinion] (New Times)
• Rwanda: Rayon Sport Face Etincelles (New Times)
• Tanzania: Ruling Party Seeks to Fulfil Poll Promises (Daily News)
• Kenya: Rapper Nas Sued Over No-Show (Capital FM)
• Tanzania: Police Ban Youth Discos (Daily News)
• Tanzania: Leather Export Potential Goes Unexploited (Daily News)
• Somalia: Finance Minister Calls for More Funds in Al Shabab Fight (Shabelle)
• Uganda: DPP to Decide On Nsereko, Baryomunsi Fate (New Vision)
• Kenya: Wounded Makau Targets London, Moscow (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Four Killed in Cattle Raid (Capital FM)
• Kenya: No More Hustle for Christmas Travelers (Capital FM)
• Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Scholars Petition President to Protect Civilians in DR Congo [press release] (Association of Concerned African Scholars)
• Egypt: Poor Hit Hardest As Political Tensions Persist (IRIN)
• Sudan: Khartoum Bans Studies Center Over Charges of National Security (Sudan Tribune)
• Tanzania: Brewery Spends 30 Million/- to Protect Water Sources (Daily News)
• Uganda: 11 Christmas Babies At Mengo Hospital, More Expected (New Vision)
• Morocco: A Journey From Mosques to Breasts Via Satellite Dish (RNW Africa)
• Sudan: Two People Die in Car Accident (Sudan Tribune)
• Somalia: Al Shabab Fighters Surrender to Govt (Shabelle)
• Kenya: Revelers Throng Holiday Destinations for Christmas (Capital FM)
• Gambia: Trio to Rejoin Brikama After Armed Forces Stint (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: ICC to Free Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui Following His Acquittal (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Gamtel Disposed of Super Cup Trophy (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Controversy Mars Zonal Final (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Gambia's Youngest Drummer Releases First Album (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Imam Baba Leigh Still in Detention His Mosque Committee Gives Solidarity (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Prison Commissioner Dwells On - Number of Inmates - Criteria for Pardoning (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Bakau Banned for Two Years (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Man Charged With False Information and False News (Foroyaa)
• West Africa: ECOWAS Condoles With President Jonathan Over Fatal Chopper Crash [SPONSOR WIRE] (Ecowas)
• Nigeria: Keshi Denies English Deal With Ameobi, Shittu (This Day)
• Egypt: Prosecutor General Challenges Releasing Safwat Al-Sherif On Bail (Aswat Masriya)
• Egypt: Brotherhood Guide Congratulates Egyptians On New Constitution (Aswat Masriya)
• Nigeria: Nsofor Rues Missed Nations Cup Chance (Daily Trust)
• Mali: New Attacks on Timbuktu Heritage Sites Deplored (UN News)
• Gambia: Rights Groups Call for End to Crackdown (Foroyaa)
• Egypt: PM Kandil Urges Political Powers to Cooperate With Govt (Aswat Masriya)
• Sudan: Rebels Accuse Govt Forces of Rape, Killing (Radio Dabanga)
• Nigeria: Christmas Message - Why My Government Is Slow - Jonathan (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Five in Church Attack (Leadership)
• Kenya: Police Heighten Security in Coast (The Star)