July 02
Rwanda: Infantino Congratulates Kagame As Amahoro Stadium Officially Opens
New Times
World football governing body (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino has heaped praise on President Paul Kagame for his consistent support of football development in Rwanda. Read more »
July 01
Sudan: Sudanese Air Force Attempt to Rebut RSF Singa Seige
Dabanga
The Sudanese Air Force launched a series of airstrikes on sites of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Singa, the capital of Sennar, on Sunday morning. Ongoing battles for the city… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Will Need to Borrow More After Axing Tax Hikes - Ruto
DW
Kenyan President William Ruto said Nairobi will have to borrow billions to tackle Kenya's sovereign debt. He said he was not at fault for the deaths of protesters opposing the… Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Biniam Girmay Makes History At Tour De France
DW
Biniam Girmay became the first Black African to win a stage of the world's most prestigious cycling event. He took first in the longest stage on the 2024 Tour de France. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Plans to Raise Trillions in Taxes in 2024/25
New Times
The government, on June 29, promulgated a 2024/2025 state finance law under which Rwanda plans to spend a national budget of more than Rwf5.69 trillion for the fiscal year that… Read more »
Sudan: Key Khartoum Crossing Damaged in Blast
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) exchanged accusations of destroying the Halfaya Bridge, the final remaining link between Khartoum North (Bahri)… Read more »
Sudan: UN Food Convoy Attacked, Supplies Looted Amid Worsening Crisis
UN News
Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian and Somali Foreign Ministers Meet in Türkiye to Ease Diplomatic Tensions
Shabelle
In a significant step towards reconciliation, the foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia have convened in Ankara, Türkiye, to address and potentially alleviate the ongoing… Read more »
Tanzania: Why Tanzania Surpassing Literacy Rate Target Matters
Daily News
MORE civic engagement and access to information have been listed by experts as the benefits that Tanzania is poised to gain as a result surpassing the target of increased literacy Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus
Capital FM
Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Freezes Funding to First Lady's Office, Signals Cabinet and Advisor Overhaul
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto has pledged significant reforms in his administration, targeting the office of the First Lady, his economic advisors, and the cabinet. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Abroad Draw Attention of EU Parliaments to Rebel RSF Militia's Violations
SNA
There is an active movement and protests organized by the Sudanese in various international cities, particularly Western ones. These protests expressed their denunciation of the… Read more »
Kenya: Bishops Address Young Protesters - 'Your Hopes Are Our Hopes'
Agenzia Fides
"This is an explicit recognition by the pastors of the Catholic Church of the goodness of the aspirations of the new generation of young people who want a change in society," said… Read more »
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
African Union
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nearly 1,500 IDPs Return to Tigray's Tselemti District 'Cautiously' Despite Lingering Fears
Addis Standard
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) have started to return to their villages in the Tselemti district, situated in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region. Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland President Reflects On Somalia's Independence and Calls for True Freedom
Shabelle
On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Somalia's independence and unity, Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam (known as Ahmed Madobe) delivered a thought-provoking speech at… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt to Launch Countrywide Livestock Vaccination Campaign
Daily News
THE Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries is set to launch a countrywide livestock vaccination campaign aimed at eradicating diseases that affect both animals and humans. Read more »
Tanzania: Appeal Court Backs Ruling On Illegal Drug Traffickers
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Court of Appeal has upheld the 20 years imprisonment sentence imposed on four people over trafficking Heroine Hydrochloride weighing 65,730.67 grams and Cocaine… Read more »
Kenya: The China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition Attracts Enthusiastic Participation
Capital FM
The 2024 China-Kenya Traditional Medicine Cooperation Exhibition, hosted by Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kenyatta University and Kenya Chinese Chamber of… Read more »
Kenya: Update on the Status of Human Rights in Kenya during the Anti-Finance Bill Protests [press release]
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Today marks exactly two weeks since the Anti-Finance bill protests started on Tuesday 18th June, 2024. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has been at the… Read more »
Mauritius: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Donates 25 Tons of Dates and Hails Strong Bilateral Ties With Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its commitment to supporting the Republic of Mauritius by donating 25 tons of dates through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief… Read more »
Tanzania: U.S., PORALG & Health Ministry Team Up for HIV, Immunization During 'Ndondo Cup 2024'
Daily News
The United States, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the President's Office - Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG) in Tanzania, announced a… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry and ICHAD to Conduct Research On Poverty, Mental Health
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global NGO ICHAD to carry out research that addresses the financial, mental health, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, COP29 Presidency Agree to Collaborate On Climate Negotiations
ENA
Ethiopia and COP29 Presidency have agreed to collaborate on the outstanding issues in climate negotiations, according to Ethiopia's Planning and Development Ministry. Read more »
Rwanda: Emergency Ministry Calls for More Fire Extinguishers in Secondary Cities
New Times
The Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) has called for an increase in fire extinguishers in secondary cities to ensure the safety of residents as these areas expand and grow. Read more »