June 26
Rwanda: Top Seven Real Estate Projects in the Pipeline in Rwanda
New Times
Rwanda continues to witness accelerated urbanisation, and as a result, the country has attracted a sizable number of mega real estate projects mainly in the capital Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: United Front Needed to Tackle the Threat of Drug Abuse
New Times
As Rwanda on June 26 joined the global community to mark the World Drugs Day, we must confront a shadow creeping over Rwanda's vibrant future: the growing problem of drug abuse. Read more »
Tunisia: Minister of Economy and Planning Meets Sudan's Minister of Investment and International Cooperation
Tunis Afrique Presse
Minister of Investment and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sudan, Ahlam Madani Mahdi, said that participating in the COMESA Investment Forum 2024 is an opportunity to… Read more »
Sudan: Minister of Interior Meets Deputy Director General of Turkish National Police
SNA
On the sidelines of his participation in the Fourth United Nations Summit of Police Chiefs in New York, Acting Minister of the Interior, Khalil Pasha Sairin met, in the presence of… Read more »
East Africa: Minister of Investment Addresses Comesa Forum in Tunisia
SNA
Acting Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Ahlam Madani Mehdi Sabil addressed, on Tuesday, the COMESA Investment Forum in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, which was… Read more »
Sudan: Health Minister - We Look Forward Carter Center to Increasing Its Projects in Sudan
SNA
Acting Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Muhammad Ibrahim, revealed continuation of the Carter Center's projects in Sudan, which include combating river blindness, trachoma,… Read more »
Kenya: Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024 an Opportunity for an Inclusive and Sustainable Dialogue [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa acknowledges President William Ruto's decision to decline assenting to the Finance Bill 2024 in response to the widespread outcry from Kenyans. Read more »
Kenya: High-Level Govt Offices to Face Budget Cuts Amid Austerity Measures
Capital FM
High-level state offices are set to face significant budget cuts following austerity measures announced by President William Ruto after heeding calls to withdraw the Finance Bill… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Appeals for Patience On Capitation Funds, Highlights Govt Commitment to Education
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged secondary school principals to be patient regarding the release of capitation funds, assuring them that the government is committed to… Read more »
Ghana: Efforts Underway to Ensure Ghanaian MPs Safe Return From Kenya, Parliament Says
Accra Times
The MPs and a senior assistant clerk escaped unhurt when demonstrators stormed Kenya's Parliament as the protests intensified Read more »
Tanzania: Medical Camp to Receive Over 100m/ - Worth Medicine
Daily News
ARUSHA: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has released over 100m/- worth medicine to support the ongoing medical camp in Arusha, which has so far attracted 450 specialists and health… Read more »
Rwanda: Why the Election Period in Rwanda Is a Celebration [opinion]
New Times
It's just a few days into the Presidential and parliamentary campaigns for the upcoming elections on July 15, 2024, and Rwanda is already buzzing with excitement. Read more »
Uganda: 12.4% of Ugandans Live With Disabilities
Nile Post
The Uganda Research Virus Institute (UVRI) and Medical Research Center (MRC) Director, Prof. Moffat Nyirenda has said over 12.4% of Uganda's population lives with disabilities. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Is Starving. Now What?
Crisis Group
In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by Alex de Waal, leading expert on famine and Sudan and the executive director of the World Peace Foundation, to discuss the worsening… Read more »
Uganda: Stigma Threatens Antiretroviral Therapy Success
Independent (Kampala)
Concern over young girls and women dropping from HIV care programs undermines efforts Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Stands in Solidarity With the Workers and People of Kenya [press release]
COSATU
COSATU joins the millions of working people all over the world, particularly on the African continent who stand in solidarity with the fighting masses of Kenya against the Finance… Read more »
Kenya: 'I Don't Want to Speak to Ruto's Government. God Will Avenge Me,' Says Mother of Killed Protestor in Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Tears, anger, and a somber mood filled the air in several city morgues, where the bodies of protestors shot dead by police during Tuesday's deadly anti-Finance Bill protests in… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Threatens Court Action If Government Excesses On Demonstrators Continue
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja coalition has threatened to move to court if government excesses against demonstrators continue. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo - We Will Move to Court If Govt Excesses On Demonstrators Continue
Capital FM
Azimio La Umoja Co-Principal Kalonzo Musyoka has intensified condemnation of police killings witnessed yesterday following violence that erupted during the anti-finance bill… Read more »
Tanzania: Sasscal to Host a Technical Partners Meeting
Daily News
Renowned Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) is set to host a technical partner's workshop to review the progress of… Read more »
Tanzania: Eaton, Mcharo At R & a Golf Trainers' Programme
Daily News
THE Tanzania Golf Union (TGU) is making strides towards fulfilling the Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports, Damas Ndumbaro's initiative to introduce golf in next year's… Read more »
Eritrea: Italian Delegation Visits Various Development Sites
Shabait
Asmara, June 25, 2024 - The senior Italian delegation, led by Minister Adolfo Urso and including CEOs of various companies, visited various development sites in Dubarwa sub-zone,… Read more »
Uganda: Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions
Nile Post
Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi
Nile Post
Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services
Nile Post
Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »