May 09
Somalia: Somalia Urged to Take 'Concrete Action' Against Officials Who Violate Citizens' Rights
UN News
The UN independent human rights expert on Somalia on Thursday called on authorities to step up efforts to address the country's complex and serious security challenges. Read more »
Uganda: Addressing Mental Health in Uganda - Breaking Stigma, Building Support
Nile Post
In Uganda, as in many parts of the world, mental health remains a topic shrouded in stigma and silence. Read more »
Uganda: The Evolving Face of Power - a Look At Uganda's NRM Leadership [analysis]
Nile Post
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has held power in Uganda since 1986, ushering in a period of relative stability after years of turmoil. However, the party's leadership has… Read more »
Somalia: UAE Extends Support to Families Affected By Severe Weather Conditions in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated its commitment to humanitarian aid by stepping up its support for families devastated by the recent severe weather conditions in… Read more »
Mauritius: Policy Dialogue Meetings - Finance Minister Meets Several Ministers in the Context of the Forthcoming 2024-2025
Government of Mauritius
Policy Dialogue meetings were held, yesterday in Port Louis, between the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Dr Renganaden Padayachy, and several Ministers in… Read more »
Uganda: West Nile Ex-Combatants Receive Resettlement Package, Minister Urges Responsible Use
Nile Post
In a ceremony held at Koboko district, the Ugandan government distributed a resettlement package valued at 5.1 billion shillings to 4,901 former combatants of the West Nile Bank… Read more »
Tanzania: Newly Launched Dar Truck Assembly Plant to Generate Over 2,000 Jobs
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched the Saturn Corporation Limited Company's truck assembly plant in Dar es Salaam. Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Presents - a Visual Journey of 120 Years of Bilateral Relations [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 9, 2024 - On May 8, 2024, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga, together with State Minister of Tourism Sileshi Girma, officially opened a photo exhibition… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Pledges to Address Safety Concerns At Refugee Sites Following Incident in Amhara Region
Addis Standard
In response to a recent incident at the Awlala and Kumer refugee sites in the Amhara region, the Ethiopian Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) has unveiled plans to tackle safety… Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Online Claims That Former Kenya State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena Has Throat Cancer
Africa Check
Ignore online claims that former Kenya State House spokesperson Kanze Dena has throat cancer Read more »
Ethiopia: A Boon to Ethiopia's Diplomatic Clout
Ethiopian Herald
As one of the first members of the League of Nations, which eventually became the United Nations and the African Union, Ethiopia has been at the forefront of international… Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea's Presentations On Progress in Health and Education to the Upr Session (Geneva, 6 May 2024)
Shabait
The government has maintained a continuous focus on improving access to and quality of healthcare in the country for the last three decades. In close cooperation with development… Read more »
Kenya: Media Urged to Maintain Professionalism in Support of Govt Agenda
Capital FM
The Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has called out to the media to collaborate with the government towards a better Kenya. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, German Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Climate Partnership
ENA
Ethiopia and German have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing climate partnership. Read more »
Ethiopia: Embassy Opens Exhibition Featuring 120th Years of Ethio-U.S. Diplomatic Ties
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Embassy of United States (U.S.) opened a photo exhibition depicting its 120th years of diplomatic journey in Ethiopia at the National Museum here yesterday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Toiling to Own Clean Cites Nationwide
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The Ethiopian government said that it is working on connecting urban and rural areas to help the nation bring structural transformation and ensure economic… Read more »
Uganda: Combating HIV Stigma - Uganda's Struggle for Awareness and Acceptance
Nile Post
In Uganda, despite significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination continue to pose formidable barriers to prevention, treatment, and support. Read more »
Uganda: The Crucial Role of Census in Shaping the Country's Future
Nile Post
A census is a crucial tool for any country as it provides accurate and up-to-date information about its population. Read more »
Uganda: Income Tax Amendments Will Derail Economic Progress [opinion]
Observer
Parliament, through its sectoral committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has called upon the general public, all stakeholders and other interested parties to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Mobilizing Resources to Ensure Quality Education
Ethiopian Herald
Enhancing access and ensuring quality education for all is becoming more important than ever in order to equip students with the required knowledge and skills, helping to develop… Read more »
Kenya: Faki Appeals to African States to Leverage Existing Assets to Boost Fertilizer Production in Race to Achieve Food Security
Capital FM
The Africa Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Mousa Faki, has urged African states to capitalize on the continent's existing assets to boost local fertilizer production in the… Read more »
Tanzania: U.S. and Tanzania Co-Host Military Intelligence Conference
Africom
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Tanzania Peoples' Defence Forces (TPDF) hosted the Chiefs & Directors of Military Intelligence Conference (CDMIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Premier Renews Call for Political Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Resolving disagreements through poltical dialogue and close talks would help the nation ensure lasting peace and security, said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Joint Submission to the Universal Periodic Review [press release]
HRW
Submitted with Physicians for Human Rights in April 2024 for Ethiopia's 4th Periodic Review Read more »
Uganda: URA to Deploy Drones On Smugglers At Border Points
Nile Post
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will not leave even a rat squeeze through to evade taxes and the latest after the hullabaloo over EFRIS is the deployment of surveillance drones… Read more »