July 02
Rwanda: Meet Yee Fanta, a Self-Taught Producer Turned Musician
New Times
His love for music dates back in his high school days and, now a self-taught producer and singer, Yee Fanta is poised to make a remarkable impact in the music industry. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's President Denies Talks With Al-Shabaab, Leaves Door Open for Future Negotiations
Shabelle
The Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has publicly denied any ongoing talks with the Al-Qaeda-linked militant group, Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Successful Diplomatic Engagement At the Brics Forum
Ethiopian Herald
A few days ago Ethiopia took part in the BRICS political parties' forum as well as in the foreign ministers meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. At the parties' forum, Ethiopia was… Read more »
Ethiopia: Time to Heed Calls for Peace [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
The prime and invaluable asset of human creatures, equivalent with basic necessities and even beyond is the issue of peace. Cognizant of the fact that no one can benefit out of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nat'l Community Health Insurance Satisfaction Reaches 68 Percent
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Customer satisfaction with the community-wide health insurance provided under the national health insurance service has reached 68 percent, according to a recent… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Significance of Ethiopia's Seaport Access for Regional Security, Development
Ethiopian Herald
It is important to highlight that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland in order to access seaport to the former is a reasonable… Read more »
Ethiopia: Researchers Hopeful for Fertilizer Local Production's Economic Gains
Ethiopian Herald
Agricultural researchers emphasize the importance of utilizing local resources to produce fertilizers domestically, aiming to achieve economic advantages and mitigate foreign… Read more »
Kenya: NCBA Fully Acquires AIG Kenya Insurance Company
Capital FM
NCBA Group has finalized the full acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company, further expanding its grip on Kenya's insurance sector. Read more »
Uganda: Over 20 Designers to Grace This Year's Afri Art and Fashion Show
Nile Post
According to Trillion Looks store, the organisers of the annual fashion show, this year's show will feature at least 20 budding fashion designers who will set the fashion trend for… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Highlights Financial Institutions' Efforts in Addressing the Needs of Special Groups
Nile Post
President Museveni has emphasized the importance of the banking sector in promoting higher economic growth, improved productivity, increased savings, and investment. Read more »
Uganda: Court Finds Irregularities in Prosecution Scramble
Nile Post
In a dramatic turn of events during the first reading of charges against Ms Molly Katanga and her four co-accused, the court presided over by Judge Isaac Muwata found significant… Read more »
Uganda: Molly Katanga Carried Into Court, Denies Killing Her Husband
Nile Post
Ms Molly Katanga, widow of businessman Henry Katanga, has denied killing him as the murder trial started before the High Court in Kampala today. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Claims On Appropriation Bill Are a Ploy to Hijack Parliament's Powers - Ssemujju
Nile Post
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has dismissed President Museveni's arguments that alterations made by MPs in the Appropriation Bill 2024 are detrimental to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Reiterate Commitment to Peaceful Resolution of Differences
ENA
Foreign Affairs Ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia reiterated their commitment to the peaceful resolution of differences, and expressed their appreciation to Türkiye for its… Read more »
Kenya: At Least 39 People Killed During Anti-Finance Bill Protests - KNCHR
Capital FM
At least 39 people have been killed since the beginning of the nationwide anti-Finance Bill protests in Kenyan, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Read more »
Kenya: Jambojet Starts 4 Weekly Flights Between Zanzibar and Mombasa
Capital FM
Jambojet yesterday began its first of four weekly flights between Zanzibar and Mombasa with an eye on tourists flying into the Tanzanian island. Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Arrests Man With Forged Documents At Recruitment
Nile Post
In Kampala, only 766 recruits are needed, with 36 slots allocated to Kampala Central and 85 to Makindye. Read more »
Uganda: Why Kenyan Producers Loved Shooting Kampala Creme
Observer
Kampala Creme would not have registered similar success in Kenya as it did in Uganda, according to the Kenyan crew who produced the reality show for MultiChoice Uganda. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Ambassador to Ethiopia Meets Country UNHCR Representative in Ethiopia
SNA
A delegation from the Sudanese mission in Addis Ababa, led by Ambassador El-Zein Ibrahim, held a meeting today, July 2, 2024, with the country representative of the United Nations… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces General Al-Atta Praises Saf Victory in Omdurman
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (SAF), Lieutenant General Yassir Al-Atta, saluted the officers,… Read more »
Tanzania: Dse Turnover Rises 42pc Pushed By TCC
Daily News
DURING the trading week ending on June 28th, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) saw an increase in turnover compared to the prior week. Read more »
Kenya: Carepay Taps M-Tiba Boss As New CEO
Capital FM
Health payments provider CarePay International has picked Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director to spearhead global expansion. Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Reassures Subjects in Zoom Address
Nile Post
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has addressed his subjects through Zoom, giving them hope that his situation is not alarming and that he will return to his kingdom… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Warriors Booted Out of Cosafa By Kenya
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE blew its chance of progressing to the semi-finals of the COSAFA Cup tournament after losing 2-0 to Kenya in their final Group B match. Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Kenya Beat Zimbabwe in Cosafa, but Semi-Final Hopes On Hold
Capital FM
Second half goals from the dynamic Gor Mahia duo of Austin Odhiambo and Benson Omalla saw Kenya's U23 team, the Emerging Stars, beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday… Read more »