June 11
Tanzania: Tanzania Launches EV Charging Stations As Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum
Daily News
TANZANIA has rolled out its electric vehicle (EV) charging station initiative, alongside fresh clean energy projects including the On-Bill Financing (OBF) scheme for TANESCO… Read more »
Somalia: Tensions Rise After Clashes in Mogadishu
Agenzia Fides
The situation in Mogadishu is tense. Security forces opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of houses in the Abdiaziz district. Clashes broke out between demonstrators… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Coordinated Economic Reforms Drive Rapid Growth, Sharp Inflation Decline - Finance Minister
ENA
Ethiopia's coordinated monetary and fiscal reforms are delivering strong economic results, helping position the country among the world's fastest-growing economies while… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Embassy Condemns Belfast Stabbing As Fears Grow Among Migrants
Dabanga
The Sudanese embassy in London has condemned a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and sparked protests and unrest across parts of Northern Ireland. Read more »
Kenya: Popular Trust in Kenya's Courts Declines As Barriers to Justice Persist
Afrobarometer
Majority think they could obtain justice, but doubt they could afford to take a case to court. Read more »
Tanzania: Tmda Strengthens Drug Safety Oversight in Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines
Daily News
IN a move to safeguard public health and improve healthcare delivery, the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority has… Read more »
Tanzania: Tarura Completes Key Mtwara Bridge, Ends Flood Isolation
Daily News
The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) has completed the construction of a 21-metre bridge under the RISE project, bringing an end to years of disruption caused by… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Researchers Adopt Gene Drive Technology As a Promising Tool Against Malaria
Daily News
HEALTH researchers, scientists and other stakeholders have identified Gene Drive Modified Mosquitoes (GDMM) technology as a promising tool that could support Tanzania's efforts to… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Defends Ruto's Absence During Budget Presentation, Says President Under No Obligation to Attend
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism over President William Ruto's absence during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, insisting that the… Read more »
Uganda: UCAA Sends Strong Warning to Traffickers After Handover of Seized Wildlife Contraband At Entebbe Airport
Nile Post
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has warned wildlife traffickers and other criminal networks against using Entebbe International Airport as a transit route for illegal… Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner Moves to Block Nairobi County-Sidian Bank Payroll Deal
Capital FM
A petitioner has moved to court seeking to halt a payroll support services partnership between the Nairobi City County Government and Sidian Bank Limited, arguing that the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Review Policy On Payment of Medical Interns
Independent (Kampala)
The Vice-President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, has said government will review the decision to stop payment of medical interns adding that the policies of government and their purpose,… Read more »
Kenya: PS Bitok Hands Over Basic Education Docket Following Presidential Reassignment
Capital FM
Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education following a recent presidential reassignment. Read more »
Africa: AU Backs Record 10 Teams At 2026 World Cup As Somalia Protests Referee Visa Denial
Reporter
The African Union on Thursday threw its support behind the 10 African nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia protested a US decision to deny entry to one of… Read more »
Sudan: Ministry of Energy Issues New Regulations to Ensure Flow of Petroleum Products
SNA
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has issued a new package of regulations governing the import and distribution of petroleum products. Read more »
Kenya: Three Arrested Over Sh22.4 Million Sacco Digital Fraud in Imenti North
Capital FM
Detectives in Imenti North have arrested three suspects in connection with a sophisticated Sh22.4 million savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO) fraud scheme involving… Read more »
Kenya: Women On Streets Face Higher Risk Despite Population Drop - Census
Capital FM
Kenya's street population has dropped significantly over the past seven years, but women and girls living on the streets continue to face disproportionate risks of violence, abuse,… Read more »
Kenya: Tight Security Around Parliament Ahead of Treasury CS Mbadi's 2026/27 Budget Presentation
Capital FM
Security has been intensified around Parliament Buildings and across parts of Nairobi's Central Business District ahead of the presentation of the 2026/2027 National Budget by… Read more »
Rwanda: Mighty Popo's 'Killer Music' to Screen At Africa Film Festival in South Korea
New Times
Rwandan filmmaker and musician Jacques Muligande, widely known as Mighty Popo, is taking his first feature film to an international audience after 'Killer Music' was selected for… Read more »
Rwanda: How New Tax Rules Affect Digital Platforms
New Times
The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers rather than individual users of… Read more »
Sudan: Prime Minister Inspects Sudanese Secondary School Certificate Examination Control Operations for the Class of 2026.
SNA
Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Wednesday inspected the progress of the Sudanese Secondary School Certificate examination control operations for the Class of 2026, accompanied by the… Read more »
East Africa: Why a Strong Ethiopia Matters to the Future of the Horn of Africa? [editorial]
ENA
There are moments in the life of nations when numbers tell a story far greater than economics. They become symbols of confidence, ambition, and national direction. Read more »
Kenya: Five Arrested As DCI Unravel Chilling Double Murder Plot
Capital FM
Detectives have uncovered what they describe as a well-planned criminal attack behind the killing of two people in Tharaka Nithi County. Read more »
Kenya: Mining PS Moves to Shield Oversight Roles in Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill
Capital FM
The State Department for Mining is seeking to overhaul Kenya's mineral revenue framework through proposed amendments to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026. Read more »
Kenya: No Surprises in Sh4.8 Trillion Budget - Mbadi
Capital FM
The National Treasury has moved to calm expectations ahead of the Sh4.84 trillion 2026/2027 national budget, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying there are "no… Read more »
