November 13
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Information Minister Denies Government Role in Social Media Account Suspensions
Shabelle
Somalia's Deputy Minister of Information, Abdirahman Al Adale, has categorically denied allegations suggesting that the federal government had a hand in the suspension of numerous… Read more »
Somalia: Two Al-Shabab Suspects Arrested for Mogadishu Businessmen Killings, Third Still Sought
Shabelle
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said it has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of three businessmen in Mogadishu's Darusalam… Read more »
Sudan: 'French Weapons System On APCs in Sudan Clear Breach of UN Arms Embargo' - Amnesty International
Dabanga
French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armoured personnel carriers (APCs) made by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is being used on the battlefield in Sudan in… Read more »
Uganda: Regulation or Discrimination? Uganda's Proposed IVF Law Could Be Both.
Global Press Journal
Proponents say the bill brings needed oversight to a key health care procedure. Detractors say it's the latest in a campaign against gender and sexual minorities. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker - 'SAF Seeks Economic Power Through Reconstruction'
Dabanga
Suliman Baldo, executive director of the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker (STPT), warns in a recently published report that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is positioning… Read more »
Sudan: UNSC Renew Sudan Ceasefire Efforts Amid Worsening Crisis
Dabanga
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) warned yesterday in a session focusing on Sudan that the situation is set to worsen exponentially, as escalating violence, humanitarian… Read more »
Sudan: Warring Parties Target Local Aid Volunteers As Fighting Escalates in Sudan
The New Humanitarian
'The sounds of beatings and bombing were continuous.' Read more »
South Sudan: Land Scarcity in Northern Bahr El Ghazal - Implications for Returns [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali's 'The Reminisce' Brings Vintage Vibes, Classic Beats to Life This November
New Times
Kigali's nightlife is about to light up with nostalgia as "The Reminisce" returns for its second edition, bringing back what organizers call "the grown folks' playground." Read more »
Africa: New Report Outlines Pathways to Sustainable Growth in Rwanda [press release]
World Bank
Today, the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), titled "Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda." This… Read more »
Somalia: A Pivotal Election - Somaliland's Fate Hangs in the Balance As Voters Head to the Polls [opinion]
Addis Standard
As Somaliland reached a pivotal moment in its democratic journey, citizens are casting their votes today in an election anticipated not only for its outcome but for what it… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civil Society Coalition Warns Against Proposed Amendment to Ethiopia's Media Law, Citing Threats to Regulatory Independence
Addis Standard
A coalition of 14 civil society organizations expressed concern over the proposed amendment to Ethiopia's Mass Media Proclamation, warning that it would place "the media regulatory… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Outlines New Waste Management Policies for Sustainability
Capital FM
Kenya is taking bold steps towards sustainable waste management, with new measures introduced under the National Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022. Read more »
Kenya: CS Chirchir Defends Adani Against Graft, Tax Evasion Claims
Capital FM
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has refuted claims of corruption and tax evasion surrounding Adani Limited, stating that a thorough government investigation… Read more »
Kenya: Foreign Firms to Be Excluded From Tenders Below Sh1bn
Capital FM
All Kenyan tenders less than Sh1 billion will be reserved for local companies if Parliamentarians give nod to the proposed Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, Kindiki Mourn Nominated Murang'a MCA Who Succubed to Lung Failure
Capital FM
President William Ruto has eulogized Murang'a Nominated MCA Mark Wainaina, describing him as a hardworking and promising leader. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Seeks MPs Nod On Proposal to Bar Foreign Firms Access to Tenders Below Sh1bn
Capital FM
All tenders less than one billion shillings will henceforth be exclusive to local companies, should parliament give nod to the proposed Public Procurement and Asset Disposal… Read more »
East Africa: Wetangula Takes Over Leadership of EAC Bureau
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has taken over the reins of leadership for the Bureau of the East African Community. Read more »
Kenya: Renewable Energy Firm Gitson Joins Ketraco-Adani Legal Case
Capital FM
Gitson Energy Limited has petitioned the Kenyan High Court to join the Law Society of Kenya's case challenging the KETRACO-Adani contract as an Interested Party. Read more »
Kenya: Senators Threaten Censure Motions Against Barasa, Miano for Skipping Plenary Session
Capital FM
Senators have threatened to impose a censure motion on Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa and her counterpart for Tourism Rebecca Miano for failing to appear before the house… Read more »
Kenya: Adults Mainly Involved in Exam-Related Malpractises - CS Ogamba
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said only the adults who are involved in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cheating syndicate and not the students as… Read more »
Ethiopia: Drivers Queue for Days As Hawassa's Fuel Shortage Reaches Crisis Point - Black Market Prices Hit 170 Birr Per Liter
Addis Standard
Drivers in Hawassa, the capital of Sidama Regional State, report an acute and worsening fuel shortage, which they attribute to widespread black market sales within the city. Read more »
Rwanda: 16 Days of Activism - It Is Our Collective Duty to Fight GBV
New Times
As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence approach, it is a good time to reflect on milestones in fighting against the vice, but to also examine why it is nowhere… Read more »
Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi
Business Day Africa
Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa. Read more »
Africa: Tanzania, AU Push Clean Cooking Agenda At COP29
Business Day Africa
Tanzania and the African Union (AU) jointly hosted a high-level side event at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, aiming to place clean cooking at the forefront of the global… Read more »
