August 11
Africa: All of Africa Today - August 11, 2026
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Zambia Election Set for Closely Fought Opposition Battle Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Pledges $242mn for Ebola Response As Kenya Strengthens Regional Preparedness
Capital FM
The United States has announced an additional $242 million to support immediate Ebola response, preparedness and humanitarian efforts in countries affected by or at risk from the… Read more »
Tanzania: Gps Reveals Flamingos' Regional Migration
Daily News
TANZANIAN scientists have discovered that lesser flamingos from Lake Natron migrate across Tanzania and Kenya after fitting Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking devices on two… Read more »
Africa: 'My Success Is Not Mine Alone' - Meet the Young Women Working to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls
Spotlight Initiative
Ahead of World Youth Day on 12 August, Spotlight Initiative shines a light on some of the young activists who are working to make their communities - and the world - safe for women… Read more »
Africa: Africa Health Agencies Urge Faster Ebola Response in DRC As Cases Rise
Independent (Kampala)
The Democratic Republic of Congo needs to urgently expand its community-led response to Ebola as new infections and deaths continue to outpace efforts to contain the outbreak, the… Read more »
Uganda: Rice Import Traders Accuse Brokers of Hijacking Business
Independent (Kampala)
Rice importers say brokers are allegedly working with officials in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to take control of the country's rice import business through a… Read more »
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Tanzania: Tanzania - President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Dr Sidi Ould Tah Launch the Second Phase of Dar es Salaam's Bus Rapid Transit Project
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Thousands of residents in the Mbagala area of Dar es Salaam can look forward to spending less time in traffic, and more time with their families and growing their businesses… Read more »
Tanzania: Faith Leaders Told to Promote Peace, Cohesion
Daily News
RELIGIOUS leaders and Tanzanians at large have been urged to safeguard and maintain the country's peace and unity. Read more »
Tanzania: CCM Warns Against Factions Ahead of Intra-Party Polls
Daily News
RULING part CCM members have been cautioned against engaging in factional politics and using the names of senior lead- ers to gain support, as the party prepares for next year's… Read more »
Kenya: Bank CEOs Criminal Case Stalls After High Court Orders Halt Proceedings
Capital FM
Proceedings in a criminal case involving several accused persons, including senior bank executives, were halted after the court was informed that some of the accused had obtained… Read more »
Rwanda: 14th All-Women Together Conference to Bring Global Faith Leaders, Worship and Transformation to Kigali
New Times
Noble Family Church and Women Foundation Ministries are set to host the 14th edition of the All Women Together Conference (AWT) 2026, an annual Christian gathering expected to… Read more »
Rwanda: An Active Mind Is a Healthy Mind [editorial]
New Times
From next academic year, the final 90 minutes of the school day will take on a new meaning for learners. Instead of spending the entire day in conventional lessons, they will have… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Reveals How He Kept NIS From Accessing His Speech
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he went to great lengths to keep the contents of his latest political address away from the Kenya Kwanza administration… Read more »
Kenya: Three Indians Rescued, Six Arrested in Suspected Human Trafficking Case in Ruiru
Capital FM
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU) have arrested six suspects and rescued three Indian nationals who were reported missing after arriving in Kenya on August 5, 2026. Read more »
Somalia: Turkey's Defence Minister Meets Somali Army Chief in Ankara
Shabelle
Turkish Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met Somalia's army chief, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, in Ankara on Monday, in a meeting attended by Turkey's Chief of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Ambassador Accuses Eritrea of Violating Ethiopia's Sovereignty
Shabelle
Ethiopia's ambassador to Somalia, Suleyman Daddaf, has accused Eritrea of violating Ethiopia's sovereignty by sending troops into the Tigray region, amid growing tensions between… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Opposition Group Challenges Election of New Lower House Speaker
Shabelle
The Somali Future Council has challenged the election of a new speaker of Somalia's House of the People, arguing that parliament's constitutional mandate expired in April and that… Read more »
Kenya: GSU Police Corporal Killed in Night Attack At His Home in Siaya
Capital FM
A police corporal attached to the General Service Unit (GSU) headquarters has been killed after two masked men broke into his home in Got Nyapong Village, Bondo Sub-County, Siaya… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Submits Bid to Host 2029 World Championships
Ghanaian Times
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to become the first African city to stage the sport's flagship event. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Reshapes Laws to Attract Tech Investment
Daily News
THE government is reshaping its investment laws around artificial intelligence and the digital economy, seeking to attract technology-driven businesses and strengthen its position… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Steps Down As Senate Energy Committee Chair
Capital FM
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has stepped down as chairperson of the Senate Energy Committee, ending his tenure at the helm of the influential House committee. Read more »
Rwanda: The Smart City Mirage - Who Are We Building For?
New Times
What is smart about intelligent transport if citizens cannot afford mobility? What is sustainable about green buildings if ordinary families cannot afford them? Read more »
Kenya: Why It Was Necessary to Shut Down Chase, Imperial and Dubai Banks - Patrick Njoroge
Capital FM
Former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge has said tough decisions had to be made during his tenure, including the closure of three banks. Read more »
Tanzania: Only 30pc of Oil, Gas Areas Explored
Daily News
TANZANIA has explored only 30 per cent of its identified oil and gas prospective areas, leaving more than 370,000 square kilometres yet to be assessed for possible petroleum… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Flags Major Gaps in Quality Certification
New Times
Businesses seeking quality certification face delays of up to three years, excess charges and gaps in product inspections, a parliamentary review of the Auditor General's report… Read more »
Tanzania: Singida Pushes Results-Based Nutrition Budget
Daily News
SINGIDA Regional Nutrition Committee has directed that the 2026/27 budget be used as a key tool for strengthening nutrition interventions and delivering measurable results in the… Read more »
