November 11
Sudan: Human Rights Watch Calls for Protection Force in Sudan As Attacks On Civilians Escalate
VOA
A prominent human rights group is calling for the deployment of peacekeepers in Sudan, following a recent wave of attacks on civilians in Al Jazirah state widely blamed on the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Australia Highlight On Importance of Deepening Partnership Within Multilateral Forums
ENA
Foreign Affairs State Minister of Ethiopia, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, met today with Julia Niblett, Ambassador of Australia to Ethiopia. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Outlines Ambitious Climate Agenda At COP29, Focused On Green Energy and Financial Reforms
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale are in Azerbaijan's capital Baku for COP29, where Kenya is presenting its ambitious climate… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Calls for Comprehensive Climate Finance Reforms At COP29
Capital FM
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has outlined Kenya's priorities for the global climate finance system during the COP29 conference that kicked off on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Ex-Mungiki Leader Maina Njenga Acquitted Over Lack of Evidence
Capital FM
Supporters of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga burst into song at the Nakuru Law Courts after he was acquitted of criminal charges against him. Read more »
Rwanda: COP29 - Inside New Global Climate Finance Targets
New Times
Rwanda, aligning with the needs of developing countries, is advocating for a new global climate finance target of at least $1.3 trillion annually. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Watchdog Leader Appointed to Transparency International Board
New Times
Apollinaire Mupiganyi, a Rwandan national, has been elected to the Board of Transparency International (TI), the global anti-corruption movement with chapters in more than 100… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's RSF 'Stoke Ethnic Tensions With Tribal Recruitment'
Dabanga
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched an intensive recruitment campaign in Darfur and Kordofan, mobilising fighters along tribal lines. This move has… Read more »
Africa: United States Ambassador-At-Large Dyer's Travel to Madagascar and South Africa [document]
State Department
U.S. Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer will travel to Madagascar November 13-16 and South Africa November 17-21. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Pros Jet in As Amavubi Enter Camp Ahead of Libya, Nigeria Qualifiers
New Times
US-based defender Phanuel Kavita and Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari are among foreign-based players joining Amavubi squad on Monday, November 11, ahead of their 2025 AFCON… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Public Institutions Urged to Procure Eco-Friendly Goods, Services
New Times
Public institutions in Rwanda will soon be required to prioritise green procurement practices that emphasise eco-friendly goods and services so as to enhance their contribution to… Read more »
Uganda: Excitement in Jinja As Nyege Nyege Date Nears
Independent (Kampala)
Hotel bookings are on the rise with many of Jinja's accommodation hotspots declaring they are fully booked between November 14 to 17, the dates set for the annual Nyege Nyege… Read more »
Uganda: Fisheries Protection Unit Destroy Illegal Gear Worth Shs137m in Buliisa
Nile Post
The Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and local authorities have destroyed illegal fishing gear worth Shs137 million in Buliisa district. Read more »
Uganda: Hoima Leaders Demand Probe Into Road Works
Nile Post
Hoima city leaders are calling for the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and the Inspectorate of Government to investigate the city engineer and his team, whom they accuse of… Read more »
Sudan: Cyber Attacks, the Latest Weapon in Sudan's War On Media
Dabanga
Since the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began clashing on April 15, 2023, independent media--particularly those operating abroad--have become critical… Read more »
Ethiopia: FM Gedion Engages in Bilateral Talks With Counterparts From Namibia, Guinea, Angola and the DRC
ENA
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedion Timothewos, held productive bilateral talks with several key counterparts on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference… Read more »
Kenya: Dying Silently - Ndereba Urges Male Athletes to Open Up About Experiences With GBV
Capital FM
Four-time Boston Marathon champion Catherine Ndereba has urged male athletes going through gender based violence (GBV) and other challenges to speak out. Read more »
Ethiopia: CPJ Urges Ethiopia to Commit to Press Freedom During UN Human Rights Review
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to accept and implement recommendations on improving press freedom conditions and guaranteeing the safety of… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda Discharges Last Marburg Patient
Nile Post
Rwanda has discharged its final patient from the Marburg virus treatment unit, marking a critical milestone in the country's fight against the deadly virus. Read more »
Africa: COP29 Climate Summit Opens in Baku With Focus On Global Finance, Green Energy Solutions
Capital FM
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) opened on Monday at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan, drawing world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and activists. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Urges Expedited Prosecution of Exam Fraud for Deterrence
Capital FM
Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has urged the Judiciary to expedite the prosecution of those found guilty of exam misconduct. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Leader Lands in Riyadh for Crucial Arab-Islamic Summit
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has touched down in Riyadh on Sunday evening for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic States Summit. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Gen Z to Register As Voters to Define Their Future
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyan youth, particularly Generation Z, to register as voters to shape their future through the ballot. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Leads Kenya's Delegation to COP29 in Azerbaijan for Climate Confrence
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is in Baku, Azerbaijan, to spearhead Kenya's representation at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP 29),… Read more »
Kenya: Short and Long-Term Effects of COP29 On Climate
Capital FM
As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, world leaders, climate experts and activists are meeting to address pressing climate issues, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and… Read more »
