June 24
Tanzania: Tanzania, Italy Explore the Mattei Program's Strategic Opportunities in Deepening Economic Ties
Daily News
THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa has held talks with the Italian Ambassador to Tanzania,… Read more »
Ethiopia: What Ethiopia Delivers in Diplomacy and Why the World Keeps Coming
ENA
There are moments in the life of nations when diplomacy speaks louder than rhetoric. Read more »
Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa's Fragmented Trade Systems
New Times
Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Armed Forces Claim Gains in Blue Nile As RSF Take Furuawiya in North Darfur
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) claim to have seized a strategic area in Blue Nile state, while the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced fresh territorial gains in North… Read more »
Africa: Somalia - a State Without Settlement [analysis]
African Arguments
In early June, a warm evening in Mogadishu was punctuated once again by the staccato of gunfire and mortar shells. Not the result of an ambush by Al-Shabaab or a quarrel over a… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - the Disappeared [analysis]
African Arguments
On the evening of 26 June 2021, a woman named Ikran Tahlil Farah left her home in Mogadishu after receiving a call from a number she did not recognize. She got into a car. Her… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia in the Crosshairs - the Consequences of the Iran War On Somalia [analysis]
African Arguments
The US-Israel war on Iran has had global ramifications in the cost of daily life and geopolitical calculations. Because of geographical proximity, political instability, and… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Arrives in Galmudug for Talks With Regional President
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in the central city of Dhusamareb on Wednesday for an official visit to Galmudug state, where he was received by regional President… Read more »
Kenya: Bishops After Attack On Anglican Cathedral in Nairobi - 'Is This in the Interest of the Political Elite?'
Agenzia Fides
"If what we saw happen in All Saints Cathedral Nairobi is anything to go by, where a meeting was disrupted by goons, who were so confident as to even threaten the policemen… Read more »
Uganda: Dozens of Makerere Non-Teaching Staff Frustrated By Selective Salary Harmonisation
Independent (Kampala)
More than 120 non-teaching staff at Makerere University are demanding answers over a salary harmonisation exercise they say left them behind, despite the government releasing… Read more »
Uganda: Plu-Backed MPs Seek to Oust Leader of the Opposition
Independent (Kampala)
A fresh political battle over the office of the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is brewing after two Members of Parliament notified Parliament of their intention to introduce a… Read more »
Uganda: Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short On Kidnapping for Ransom Cases
Independent (Kampala)
Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Boosts NCD Fight, Prioritises Prevention
Daily News
TANZANIA has scaled up measures to combat Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), rolling out key policy reforms, increasing funding and expanding healthcare access, while placing… Read more »
Tanzania: Police Receive Advanced Equipment to Tackle Cybercrime
Daily News
ZANZIBAR Police Force has received advanced information and communication technology (ICT) equipment, aimed at strengthening its capacity to combat cybercrime and other… Read more »
Tanzania: House Okays 62.3tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE National Assembly has approved the 62.33 tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, with the government pledging to strengthen domestic revenue collection, enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Ex-Ferwafa Boss Seeks Bail
New Times
The High Court in Kigali is expected to rule on June 30 on a request for provisional release filed by former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Targeted Training to Improve Learning Outcomes
New Times
Ineffective teaching approaches, limited access to reading materials, and overcrowded classrooms, are some of the persistent challenges limiting learning outcomes for students,… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum Health Ministry and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Primary Healthcare and Epidemic Response
SNA
The Ministry of Health in Khartoum State and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Khartoum office, signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday aimed at supporting… Read more »
Sudan: 11th Session of Sudan-Russia Political Consultation Committee Convenes in Moscow
SNA
Moscow, June 23, 2026 (SUNA) - The 11th session of the Political Consultation Committee between Sudan and Russia was held on Tuesday in the Russian capital, Moscow. Read more »
Rwanda: NBA Draft 2026 - Rick Barnes' Gesture Reflects Nate Ament's Value to Tennessee
New Times
On Tuesday night, Rwandan-American Nate Ament's NBA dreams will become a reality. The Tennessee basketball star is projected to be selected in the top half of the first round of… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Reviews Social Protection Spending to Improve Public Services
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland's government on Tuesday presented the findings of a review of spending in the social protection sector, as authorities seek to strengthen public financial management and… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland, World Bank Review Public Financial Reform Project
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland and the World Bank concluded a two-day review meeting on Tuesday aimed at assessing progress in a major public sector reform programme designed to modernize state… Read more »
East Africa: Kigali to Host 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair
Independent (Kampala)
The East African Community (EAC) will bring its flagship Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair to Kigali in late October, as regional policymakers seek to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's AI Agency Is Timely, but Delivery Will Matter Most
New Times
The Cabinet's approval of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency is a significant moment in Rwanda's digital transformation journey. It shows that the country is ready to make… Read more »
Africa: As Aid Shrinks, Africa Looks Inward to Finance Development
New Times
Faced with shrinking aid budgets and shifting donor priorities, African governments are exploring new ways to finance development, from mobilising pension funds to attracting… Read more »
