June 30
Uganda: Ugandan Cyclist Kagimu Targets Good Show At Paris 2024
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's sole cyclist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Charles Kagimu, has vowed to put up a good show in his first appearance at the Games. Read more »
Uganda: Ruto's Shambolically Risky Gamble
Independent (Kampala)
Many people have hailed President William Ruto of Kenya for yielding to popular pressure not to sign the controversial Finance Bill. A friend in diplomatic circles in Kampala… Read more »
Ethiopia: Making Addis Livable, Loveable!
Ethiopian Herald
Addis is going through a rosier period of transition with construction going on 24/7 days. Constructions are ongoing round the clock in every nooks and crannies. From Unity Park to… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Plans to Harvest 616 Min. Quintals of Crop in Meher Season
Ethiopian Herald
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) expressed that efforts are being exerted to harvest 616 million quintals of agricultural products this Meher season. Read more »
Ethiopia: Eta Working to Ensure Quality Education in Conflict-Ridden Areas
Ethiopian Herald
- Ethiopian Teachers Association (ETA) announced that various activities are being carried out to ensure quality and inclusive education in conflict affected areas. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Steps Forward to Take Advantage From AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is ready to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coupled with implementing the national strategy, the UNECA Regional Integration and Trade… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Secures Over 4 Bln USD From Remittance
Ethiopian Herald
Licenses Diaspora investment worth 72 bln Birr capital Read more »
Ethiopia: National Dialogue - Bedrock for the Emergence of a New Political Culture in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Dialogue is a human attribute, and any kind of dialogue conducted between two or more persons by various means is a reflection of a human social attribute and a form of… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM, DPM Met With African Personalities
Ethiopian Herald
Minister emphasizes sport, art's role in cementing Africa's bondage Read more »
Ethiopia: Financial Liberalization Ushers Ethiopia's Global Investment Portfolio
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Apart from promoting the role of the domestic banking ecosystem, the entry of foreign banks in Ethiopia would usher the country's integration into the emerging global… Read more »
Kenya: Chepkemoi 'Not Scared' of Big Stage After Debut At World Cross Country
Capital FM
Kenyan youngster Mercy Chepkemoi is confident of an excellent performance at the upcoming World Under 20 Championships in Lima, Peru in what will be a third international… Read more »
June 28
Kenya: Court Bars Police From Using Violent Measures During Protests
Capital FM
The High Court on Friday prohibited the National Police Service (NPS) from using excessive force during protests. Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan President's Aide Didn't Call Gen Z Protesters 'Protégé of Terror Group' - Viral Graphic Fabricated
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill. But the Gen Z-led protests have continued in parts of the country, while misinformation has… Read more »
Kenya: Activists' Fund Clears Funeral Expenses, Hospital Bills of Anti-Finance Bill Protest Victims
Capital FM
Human Rights activist Hanifa Adan has fulfilled her promise to cater for the funeral expenses of the families of those who perished during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Is Chinese Gateway to Africa, Ifa Executive Director Says
ENA
A delegation led by the Executive Director for Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) Jafar Bedru participated in a high-level international conference in Shanghai, China from 27-28… Read more »
Africa: Burhan and Hemedti's Deadly Hunger Games [analysis]
ISS
As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict. Read more »
Ethiopia: Is Western Oromia Returning to Normalcy?
Addis Standard
Less than two weeks ago, Ethiopian Airlines Group inaugurated the Nekemte Gudina Tumsa Airport following the completion of a runway and terminal at a cost of 1.3 billion birr. The… Read more »
Kenya: How to Register for Social Health Insurance Fund After Monday Roll-Out
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has announced that the countrywide registration of the Social Health Insurance(SHI) Fund will kick off on July 1. Read more »
Kenya: Calm Reported in Nairobi, Other Major Towns After Protests
Capital FM
Calm has been restored in Nairobi and other major towns across the country following Thursday's protests. Read more »
Tanzania: Resettlement Brings Renewed Hope for Congolese Refugee Family in Tanzania
UNHCR
After 28 years in Tanzania's Nyarugusu refugee camp, Ekyamba Alonda, 49, his wife Yohali and ten children, stand on the brink of resettlement to the United States of America,… Read more »
Kenya: Hotbed of Corruption - Kenya's Elite Have Captured the State - Unrest Is Inevitable [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles of public servants. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Signs Appropriations Bill Subject to Adjusted Supplementary Budget
Capital FM
President WIlliam Ruto has signed the Appropriations Bill in to law. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Threatens to Move to ICC Over Alleged Atrocities During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has threatened to move to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the alleged atrocities during the anti-Finance Bill protests. Read more »
Kenya: Church Leaders Urge End To 'Indiscriminate Police Killings'
CISA
In a profound statement addressing the deteriorating socio-economic and security conditions in Kenya, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) convened a critical meeting… Read more »
Somalia: France Proposed an International Plan to Weaken the Power of Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
France has called on the international community to support Somalia in the fight against Al-Shabaab, at a time when the country is in a difficult phase of transition where the… Read more »