April 24
Rwanda: Rwanda, Gabon Eye Deeper Economic Ties
New Times
A delegation of Gabonese business leaders on Wednesday, April 24, concluded a two-day visit to Rwanda, during which the two parties explored trade and investment opportunities, as… Read more »
Uganda: China and WFP Join Forces to Boost School Meals and Promote Access to Education in Uganda
WFP
The Government of the People's Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya On Course to Become a Global Industrial Powerhouse - President Ruto
Capital FM
Kenya's journey to becoming a global industrial powerhouse is on course, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: 1 Million Kenyans to Undergo AI, Cybersecurity Training
Capital FM
At least 1 million Kenyans will be trained on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, offering digital job opportunities for the youth. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Armed Forces - 'Two Drones Shot Down Over River Nile State'
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) claim to have shot down drones over Shendi in River Nile state on Tuesday. Widely circulated videos show the drones flying above Shendi, while… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Hosts Dinner for Turkish Navy Officers, Marking New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
Shabelle
In a significant display of the strengthening ties between Somalia and Turkey, H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, hosted a dinner for… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Release Ksh26m Owed to Dairy Farmers By New KCC
Business Day Africa
The government has unveiled plans to disburse Ksh26 million in payment to dairy farmers nationwide to clear the debt owed to milk farmers. Read more »
Eritrea: An Important Milestone in Health - Related Efforts and Progress
Shabait
Editor's note: this is the first article in a two-part series related to Eritrea's national measles and rubella vaccination campaign. The following article unpacks the nation's… Read more »
Eritrea: World Malaria Day Observed
Shabait
World Malaria Day 2024 was observed at the regional level in Tsaeda Christian under the theme "Let's Strengthen Our Efforts Against Malaria." Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Suspends Commuter Services Following Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways company has suspended commuter train services in the city following heavy rains that has led of flooding in various parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: EACC Raids Home of Former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani
Capital FM
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have raided the home of former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani. Read more »
Rwanda: Every Victim Has a Name, You Know [editorial]
New Times
On April 21, more than 250,000 people were killed in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. This is almost 25 percent of all the victims. As Rwanda remembered the fateful day this… Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Sector Leaders Call for Connectivity to Boost Patient Outcomes, Cut Costs
Capital FM
M-Tiba, a healthcare app, has urged the government to leverage more technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, in the medicalcare sector to boost connectivity and… Read more »
Kenya: Traffic Disruptions in Various Parts of the Country After Heavy Rains
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of traffic disruptions on various roads across the country, following the flooding situation that has been caused by… Read more »
Uganda: Kalungu Family Searches for Woman Who Has Been Missing for Two Months
Nile Post
The family of Maria Teddy Namugga who went missing two months ago in Kalungu district are still searching for her whereabouts . Read more »
Uganda: How Unra Survived Being Merged With Ministry of Works
Nile Post
Uganda boasts of a total of over 6,000km of paved roads, others implemented under different programs like Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) and a network of… Read more »
Uganda: Why You Should Consider B.O.U Treasury Bonds in May
Nile Post
Financial and investment experts say that the bond market is likely to guarantee good returns and investors should be looking forward to buying the upcoming treasury bond by the… Read more »
Rwanda: Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Vague
New Times
Speed world, where digital interconnection, sophisticated technology, and social media purportedly make us smarter, faster, and more effective. But greater digitisation is also… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Rwanda Innovation Fund Relevant to Local Startups?
New Times
Rwandan entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem stand at the threshold of transforming the country's economic, social, and technological landscape if their funding needs are met. Read more »
Rwanda: Bitcoin 'Halving' - What Is It, Does It Matter?
New Times
Last week on Saturday, April 20, a group of individuals known as miners who are enthusiastic and obsessed about a digital currency called bitcoin gathered for a major event called… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Ban On Concrete Tombs to Optimize Land
New Times
A proposed law amendment seeks to ban burying the dead in tombs built with cement and tiles to address delays in land reuse, according to the Ministry of Local Government… Read more »
Rwanda: Our Target Is to Win First Major Title, Says Haringingo
New Times
Bugesera FC head coach is optimistic his side is fully focused on winning their first major title in topflight football when they face Police FC in the final of the Peace Cup 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: Gueulette Open to Raal Stay After Second Tier Promotion
New Times
Rwandan midfielder Samuel Gueulette says he is willing to extend his stay at Raal La Louviere despite a host of clubs chasing him. Read more »
Rwanda: Coping With Miscarriage - Navigating Mental Health Challenges Amidst Loss
New Times
About a year ago, Jane Uwera, a 23-year-old university student, faced an unplanned pregnancy that led to a miscarriage due to academic pressure, stress, and financial difficulties. Read more »
Seychelles: Greenpeace Teams Up With University of Seychelles for Seagrass Research Onboard Rainbow Warrior
Seychelles News Agency
The Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, arrived in Port Victoria in Seychelles after a week-long expedition with a team of scientists and students from the University of… Read more »