January 29
Congo-Kinshasa: Amid DRC Violence, Rwanda Accuses U.S., EU, UN of Triggering Hostilities
VOA
Dead bodies lie on the streets of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as heavy fighting continues between Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, and the DRC forces supported… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to HIV Treatment Amid Global Funding Cuts
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs in light of the U.S. withdrawal. Read more »
Kenya: Government Launches Ring Vaccination Program to Contain Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks
Capital FM
The government has initiated a ring vaccination program in select regions ahead of a nationwide livestock immunization campaign, in response to a surge in outbreaks of Foot and… Read more »
Kenya: Weatherman Warns of Increased Fire Risk in Northeastern Region Due to Below-Average Rainfall
Capital FM
The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned of an increased risk of fires in the Northeastern region due to expected below-average rainfall during the March-April-May season. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Among Countries Hit By Internet Disruptions in 2024 - Report
Capital FM
Cybersecurity firm Surfshark recorded 116 cases of internet disruptions globally in 2024, with Kenya among the affected countries. Read more »
Ethiopia: Three Ethiopians Killed in Somalia's Puntland, Several Reportedly Detained Over Alleged ISIS Links
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- Three Ethiopian nationals were killed over two days in Somalia's Puntland region amid accusations of "links to the terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS)," while several… Read more »
Ethiopia: Amnesty International Urges Action Over 'Mass Arbitrary Detention' in Amhara, Marks Four Months Since Arrests
Addis Standard
Addis Abeba- Amnesty International called for urgent international action to address what it described as "a state-led campaign of mass arbitrary detention" of thousands in… Read more »
Kenya: Femicide in Kenya - William Ruto Has Set Up a Task Force - Feminist Scholar Explains Its Flaws [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Gender-based violence is a major challenge in Kenya, which has recorded a significant rise in deaths of women and girls in recent years. Read more »
Ghana: Somalia, Ghana Leaders Forge Stronger Ties At Africa Energy Summit
Shabelle
On the margins of the Africa Energy Summit, Presidents Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and John Dramani Mahama of Ghana convened to bolster the ties between their countries. The… Read more »
Somalia: Exclusive - Corruption and Extortion Rock Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Shabelle
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Somalia is at the centre of a growing corruption scandal, with senior officials accused of extortion, misappropriation of donor… Read more »
Ethiopia: Human Rights Under Siege: How Security Forces in Oromia Fuel Terror, Fear to Control Residents Through Lawlessness [opinion]
Addis Standard
In mid-January 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published its overview of the human rights situation in Ethiopia for 2024. The report stated that human rights continue to be… Read more »
Kenya: Two Night Guards Killed in Morning Raid in Yala Amid Rising Watchmen Murders
Capital FM
Two night guards were killed early Wednesday morning in Yala Township, Siaya County, bringing the total number of murdered watchmen this month to six. Read more »
Somalia: A Factory Turns Plastic Waste Into Jobs for Displaced Women
Radio Dalsan
Plastic pollution is one of the main environmental challenges in the world today, with global plastic waste reaching 400 million tonnes annually, according to the UN Environmental… Read more »
West Africa: Sahel - Sudan and Chad, Mutual Destabilization? [analysis]
Centre 4s
With terrorists' attacks still on the rise, across and around the Sahel, the continuous Sudan violent armed conflict must be more than worrying. Indeed, it affects all its… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia and Somalia - Back to Square One [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Uganda: Ignore TikTok Video Claiming Marburg Outbreak in Uganda and Possible Lockdown
Africa Check
Ignore TikTok video claiming Marburg outbreak in Uganda and possible lockdown Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Vows to Steer Off Factional Politics, Says Keen to Win Broader Support
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged leaders from his home county of Tharaka Nithi to refrain from involving him in local political rivalries, warning that such entanglements… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto in Egypt for a Two-Day State Visit
Capital FM
President William Ruto is in the Egyptian Capital, Cairo for a two-day state visit. Read more »
Kenya: Rai Moves to Revive Mumias Sugar After President Ruto's Directive
Capital FM
West Sugar Company is in the process of reviving the distillery and co-generation plants at Mumias Sugar Company Limited. Read more »
Africa: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Highlights Somalia's Energy Vision At Africa Energy Summit
Radio Dalsan
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia delivered a key address at the Africa Energy Summit, outlining the country's ambitious plans to enhance energy… Read more »
Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan Welcomes Chinese New Year With a Renewed Commitment to China-Kenya Cooperation [document]
Capital FM
I arrived in Kenya on January 6, 2025, as the 18th Chinese Ambassador to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat. This is not my first time in Kenya. Throughout… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Commends Rwanda for Heeding 'Last Minute Call' to Relocate Goma-Based Staff
New Times
It was around 1:25 am, in the wee hours of Monday, January 27, when the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Rwanda, Ozonnia Ojielo, received an official letter from his… Read more »
Rwanda: Kinshasa Should Stop Destroying Itself Just for Clout
New Times
Images circulating on various media show the damage done by protesters in DR Congo capital Kinshasa on several embassies including Rwandan, Ugandan, Kenyan and French, with some… Read more »
Rwanda: Priority Skills Needed to Boost Rwanda's Mice Industry - Experts
New Times
Rwanda's economic growth is largely driven by the service sector, with the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry playing a significant role as the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu Residents - RDF Did a Good Job Shielding City From DR Congo Bombardment
New Times
Beliya Nyirumutuzo, 58, a resident of Rubavu town, on Tuesday, January 28, told The New Times that the recent shelling on Rwandan territory by the DR Congo army coalition would… Read more »
