July 01
Uganda: MTN, Nile Breweries Boost Busoga Masaza Cup With Shs650m
Nile Post
MTN Uganda and Nile Breweries have injected Shs650 million into the 7th edition of MTN Busoga Masaza Cup this year. Read more »
Uganda: Opportunity Bank Starts Tree Planting Initiative With Annual Chairman's Run
Nile Post
Opportunity Bank's headquarters on Old Kira Road buzzed with energy as over 300 enthusiastic participants gathered for the Annual Chairman's Run 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Celebrating Retired Cricket Cranes Skipper Masaba
Observer
Brian Masaba had harboured the idea of retiring from the Cricket Cranes T20 team for the last six months. Read more »
Uganda: Soldiers' Spouses Urged to Prepare for Life After Retirement
Nile Post
The spouses of soldiers have been encouraged to consider life after their partners' retirement from active service. Read more »
Uganda: Redsan Reminisces About Earlier Musical Memories At the Love Scotch Affair
Nile Post
Kenyan dancehall sensation Redsan, Friday brought the house down with a sensational performance at the Love Scotch Affair, held at Noni Vie. Read more »
Uganda: IGP Byakagaba Appoints New Kampala Metropolitan Commander
Nile Post
The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba has made changes in the police leadership, dropping Kampala Metropolitan Police commander, senior commissioner of police Stephen… Read more »
Nigeria: Sundry Foods Opens 3rd Kilimanjaro Restaurant in Kaduna
This Day
Sundry Foods Limited (SFL), has announced the opening of a new Kilimanjaro restaurant in Kaduna - the third in 9 months in the former capital of Northern region. Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Kabaddi Team Triumphs At Africa Championship
Capital FM
The youthful energy of Kenya's Kabaddi national team was on full display as they paid a courtesy visit to the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affair, Creative Economy and Sports Ababu… Read more »
East Africa: Kenyans Confident Ahead of East Africa Wrestling Duel
Capital FM
Kenyan wrestlers have been tipped to top the medal standings at this weekend's East Africa Amateur Wrestling Championships in Nairobi. Read more »
Rwanda: How New Reverse Vending Machines Will Boost Recycling in Kigali
New Times
Four reverse vending machines (RVMs) will soon be strategically installed across the City of Kigali to enhance the collection of recyclable materials by incentivizing consumers to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Inaugurates New-Look Amahoro Stadium
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Monday, July 1, officially opened the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium, weeks after renovation works on the facility were completed. Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know About Renovated Amahoro Stadium Inauguration
New Times
The newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium is set to be inaugurated on Monday, July 1, after a significant two-year facelift that began in mid-2022. Read more »
June 30
Sudan: Situation in North Darfur Abu Shouk Camp 'Intolerable'
Dabanga
Dozens of people were killed, and many others were wounded by shelling in the Abu Shouk camp for the displaced north of El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, in the past two weeks.… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Govt Response On Protests, Vows Action On Police Excesses
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended his administration against accusations of wrongdoing following the deaths of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests, but pledged… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Addresses #RutoMustGo Hashtag and Protest-Related Deaths
Capital FM
President William Ruto addressed the trending hashtag #RutoMustGo and the recent protests during a media roundtable on Sunday, emphasizing the constitutional rights of Kenyans to… Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Ministers Want Education for Refugees
Independent (Kampala)
Education ministers in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bloc want member states to prioritise high quality education for disaster affected populations, 60% of… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Forces in Fierce Battles With Al-Shabaab
Independent (Kampala)
The al-shabaab militia is launching more attacks on Ugandan forces than at any other African Union forces of the Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Read more »
Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »
Ethiopia: Exploring Addis Ababa's 24/7 Working Culture - The City Corridor Development Project
Ethiopian Herald
Addis Ababa, Africa's vibrant capital, is embarking on a transformative journey with its pioneering City Corridor Development Program. At the heart of this ambitious initiative… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia, Sri Lanka Explore New Opportunities for Cooperation
Ethiopian Herald
- Leaders of Ethiopia and Sir Lanka are giving importance to build strong partnership and explore new opportunities for cooperation in different arenas, the country's ambassador… Read more »
Somalia: ATMIS Transfers Abdalle Birolle Base to SNA in Preparation for Troop Reduction
Shabelle
In a significant step towards the third phase of troop reduction, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has handed over the Abdalle Birolle base in the Jubaland… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Foreign Minister Heads to Ankara for Talks With Ethiopia
Shabelle
In a significant diplomatic move, the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and his delegation departed today for Ankara, Turkey, to participate in crucial negotiations between… Read more »
Uganda: Masaka's Kasaali Village Cries Out for Electricity
Nile Post
Residents of Kasaali Iillage in Kimanya Kabonera Sub-county, Masaka City, have appeale to the government for access to electricity, citing its critical role in fostering… Read more »
Central Africa: Nsengiyumva Promises to Boost Fish Production On Lake Kivu
New Times
Janvier Nsengiyumva, who is running for an independent parliamentary seat has promised Rubavu residents to boost fish production if he is elected. Read more »
Rwanda: Roads Top Wishlist for Ruhango, Kamonyi Voters
New Times
Residents in Ruhango District have asked Liberal Party (PL) parliamentary aspirants to consider rehabilitation of the road from Ruhango town to Gitwe District Hospital if they get… Read more »