November 11
Uganda: Former Minister, Dr.Mateke Defies NRM, Campaigns for Independent Candidate in Kisoro By-Election
Nile Post
Dr. Philemon Mateke, the Kisoro District NRM chairperson, has taken a bold step by physically campaigning for the independent candidate, Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, in the Kisoro… Read more »
Uganda: Church of Uganda Launches Focus Month for Children
Nile Post
Church of Uganda has declared November 2024 as Focus Month for Children, with a special emphasis on children with special needs, under the theme "Transformed minds - loving and… Read more »
Uganda: Guardians of the Great Apes - Uganda's Commitment to Saving Tourism Cash Cow
Nile Post
In the mist-covered highlands of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks, an encounter with a mountain gorilla is more than just an awe-inspiring moment; it is a… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Strategic Interventions to Empower Ugandan Enterprises
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government to prioritize support for Ugandan enterprises during his address at the launch of Birungi Unlimited, a… Read more »
Uganda: UPC Sees Victory in NRM Divisions in Kisoro By-Election
Nile Post
Uganda People's Congress (UPC) candidate Mable Ingabire is optimistic about her chances of winning the Kisoro woman MP by-election, citing the divisionism within the NRM party as a… Read more »
Uganda: Government Urged to Ease Guidelines On Adopting Children
Nile Post
Adoptive parents and advocates have called upon government to ease the stringent adoption regulations that they say are preventing many vulnerable children from finding homes. Read more »
Uganda: EALA Speaker Calls for Stricter Regulations On Trans Fats to Curb Non Communicable Diseases
Nile Post
The Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Joseph Ntakirutimana, has pledged his support for increased regulatory action against industrially produced trans fats… Read more »
Uganda: Akena Calls Out NRM for Unfulfilled Promises in Kisoro
Nile Post
The president of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), Jimmy Akena, has taken a swipe at the ruling NRM government for its alleged neglect of Kisoro, accusing it of failing to… Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara City Schools to Get More Teachers
Nile Post
After years of grappling with severe teacher shortages, government-aided primary schools in Mbarara City are now anticipating a much-needed boost in staff by the end of the… Read more »
Uganda: The Credit Crisis - Why Youth Entrepreneurs in Uganda Are Stuck At the Starting Line
Nile Post
In Uganda, youth entrepreneurship is seen as a powerful tool for economic growth. Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Locals Raise Shs100m to Construct Community School
Nile Post
At a fundraising ceremony organized by Dedan Foundation, residents of Buwekula South Constituency, led by Dedan Mubangizi--the aspiring Member of Parliament for Buwekula South… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Secretariate, Former Minister Dr.Mateke Walk Different Lines On Kisoro By-Election
Nile Post
The NRM secretariat has distanced itself from Dr. Philemon Mateke, the Kisoro NRM chairperson's stance on the forthcoming by-election for the Kisoro District woman Member of… Read more »
November 10
Africa: Somalia Insists Ethiopia Not Be Part of New AU Mission
VOA
A senior Somali official insisted Saturday that Ethiopia will not participate in a new African Union peacekeeping mission starting in January. Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Votes Under Shadow of Wire-Tapping Scandal, Chagos Deal
RFI
Mauritius votes on Sunday in a legislative election overshadowed by a wire-tapping scandal that has sparked concerns over the erosion of rights in the Indian Ocean nation. The poll… Read more »
Kenya: Plastic-Eating Insect Discovered in Kenya [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There's been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of… Read more »
Sudan: Director General of Police Forces Inspects Passport Office in London, Praises Its Performance
SNA
The Director General of Police Forces, Gen. Police (advocate) Khalid Hassan Mohi-Eddin and his accompanying delegation, as part of his participation in the meetings of the General… Read more »
Sudan: Rapid Support Forces Target Civilians
HRW
Widespread Attacks in Central Region Highlight Urgent Need to Protect Civilians Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Cabinet Appoints Odowa Yusuf Raage to Lead National Army Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
In a decisive move to strengthen national security, Somalia's Cabinet of Ministers has officially endorsed General Odowa Yusuf Raage as the Commander of the Somali National Army,… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Suspends Cooperation With Somali Federal Government
Shabelle
The regional state of Jubaland has announced the suspension of all cooperation with the Federal Government of Somalia, escalating tensions over political and governance issues. The… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Inaugurates 'Beynouna Village' Built Around Lake Beseka
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today inaugurated 'Beynouna Village' built around Lake Beseka. Read more »
Kenya: We Have No Bitterness With Anybody, What We Want Is a Peaceful Country - Gachagua
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that he holds no bitterness with anyone including his political rivals following his impeachment from office. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Govt to Continue With War Against Illicit Brew
Capital FM
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has urged the government to carry on with the campaign against illicit brew and drug abuse among the youth, an initiative he has been… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Committed to Supporting Sugar Farmers Under New Reforms - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's Commitment to support radical reforms in the sugar Industry after assenting to the Sugar Bill 2022. Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Reports 'Devastating Milestone' - More Than Three Million Have Fled Sudan
Dabanga
The continuing bloodshed in Sudan has created the world's worst civilian protection crisis in decades - and the world is not paying any attention. The Regional Refugee Response… Read more »
Sudan: Central Bank of Sudan Issues New 1,000 Pound Note
Dabanga
The Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) yesterday announced the issuance of a new banknote of SDG1,000 as part of the bank's efforts to modernise the currency and improve the security… Read more »
