November 27
Sudan: French Foreign Minister Tackles Sudan Crisis and UN Reform On Africa Trip
RFI
France's new foreign minister began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa on Wednesday, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the future of French military presence in… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition MPs Question Besigye Arrest in Kenya
Independent (Kampala)
"A section of Opposition Members of Parliament are seeking explanations over the controversial arrest of former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more »
Sudan: 55+ Artists Killed in Sudan War, ACJPS Report Reveals
Dabanga
More than 55 artists have been killed in Sudan since the outbreak of conflict on April 15, 2023, according to a report by the African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS)… Read more »
Somalia: Benadir Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Jubaland Leader, Heightening Tensions
Shabelle
The Banadir Regional Court issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe, who was recently re-elected as president of Jubaland, escalating tensions between the Somali government and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Senior Defense Leaders Discuss Cooperation in Military Affairs
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) on 26 November held discussions in Addis Abeba with a military delegation from Kenya, led by General Charles Kahariri, Chief of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Align Foreign Policy With Global Realities - President Ruto
Capital FM
The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
East Africa: China State Bank Shouldn't Back East African Crude Oil Pipeline [press release]
HRW
Planned Fossil Fuel Project Threatens Human Rights, Drives Climate Change Read more »
Uganda: MP Fox Odoi Advocates Legalizing Prostitution
Nile Post
West Budama North East MP Fox Odoi has sparked a heated debate after advocating for the legalisation of prostitution in Uganda. Odoi suggests that prostitution should be regulated,… Read more »
Kenya: Publisher Admits Error After MP Mwenje's Protest Over Organ Sale Story
Capital FM
A local daily has apologised for the erroneous publication of a headline implying a legislative push to allow the trade in human organs in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Enhanced Regional Cooperation Needed to Halt Narcotics [analysis]
Observer
East Africa is experiencing an increased inflow and use of illegal harmful, mind-altering and sense-numbing deadly narcotics. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs to Think Critically About Decommissioning Oil and Gas Assets [opinion]
Observer
Uganda will soon start producing oil. However, oil is a non-renewable resource, and it is estimated that the life cycle of oil production is between 25 and 30 years. The question… Read more »
Ethiopia: A New Chapter in Escalating Ethiopian Coffee Production, Productivity
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is not only the home of the world's most popular Arabica coffee, but also the country that introduced coffee to the world. Coffee is the backbone of the country's economy… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unleashing Its Untapped Mineral Wealth to Support Development
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is gradually turning its face towards harnessing its mining resources as a pivotal driver of economic growth and development. The country is estimated to be unaware of… Read more »
South Sudan: World News in Brief - Aid Challenges in Syria, Human Rights in Iran, Elections in South Sudan
UN News
Ongoing hostilities across Syria are intensifying an already dire humanitarian crisis, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned, amid reports of… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Parliament Approves Election Commission to Transition Away From Clan-Based System
Shabelle
Somalia's Federal Parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation to establish the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), aimed at improving the… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Muyingo Warns Against Indecent Dressing in Schools
Nile Post
The Minister also urged parents to take extra care of their children during the long holidays to prevent them from being influenced negatively by outside individuals. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Journey to Oil Production Is On Course Regardless of Criticisms - Experts
Nile Post
The government plans to use oil revenues to diversify the economy, with projections indicating that Uganda could generate up to $2 billion annually from taxes, royalties, license… Read more »
Uganda: Police Intensify Crackdown On Cannabis and Crime
Nile Post
The nationwide crackdown, which took place between November 21 and 23, 2024, resulted in multiple arrests and the destruction of illegal cannabis plants. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Qatar Agree to Hold Political Consultation, Boost Economic Cooperation
ENA
Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, today hosted at his office the Ambassador of Qatar in Addis Ababa, Saad Mubarak Saad Al Jafali Al Naimi, for… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Receives Credentials of 11 New Diplomats
New Times
President Paul Kagame received letters of credence from 11 newly accredited envoys, at Village Urugwiro, on Wednesday, November 27. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Vibrant Capital Markets to Drive Sustainable Development - Financial Experts
ENA
Africa, buffeted by fiscal, environmental and political risks, urgently needs to develop vibrant capital markets to bolster its economic growth and accelerate sustainable… Read more »
Rwanda: Ethiopia, Rwanda Keen to Strengthen Ties for Peace, Development
ENA
Ethiopia and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and collaborating on regional peace and development initiatives. Read more »
Ethiopia: ONLF Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions Between Somali Federal Govt, Jubaland State
Addis Standard
The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has voiced deep concern over what it said was the escalating tensions in Jubaland State of Somalia, particularly around the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Victims Survived Killings - Now They Face Starvation [press release]
HRW
Starvation is silently killing 100 people a day in Sudan, according to an aid official who briefed the United Nations Security Council in August, including in the Nuba Mountains in… Read more »
Madagascar: The Republic of Korea Strengthens Its Commitment to Food Security in Madagascar
WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) warmly welcomes an in-kind contribution of 10,000 metric tons of rice and a US$ 1 million cash contribution from the Republic of Korea (ROK),… Read more »
