November 12
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Comprehensive Macroeconomic Reform Making Strides, Says Finance Minister
ENA
Following the implementation of comprehensive macroeconomic reform across various sectors, significant strides have been made in Ethiopia's foreign exchange sector, according to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethio-Russia Business Forum Opens in Addis Ababa, Paving Way for Strategic Economic Cooperation
ENA
The Russia-Ethiopia business forum, titled "RUSSIA - ETHIOPIA: TIME DOESN'T WAIT!" launched today in Addis Ababa with the goal of expanding economic cooperation and strengthening… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reiterates to Uphold Its International Human Rights Obligations
ENA
Ethiopia presented its national report today, during the 47th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone Enters in to Full Operation
ENA
Ethiopia's Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) has announced that the Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone has entered in to full operation with its full capacity. Read more »
Seychelles: Victoria Falls to Host High-Stakes Energy Summit
263Chat
The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit will convene in Victoria Falls from November 18-20, 2024, aiming to accelerate sustainable energy investments across both countries. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Committed to Attracting Global Tourists - Prime Minister's Office
ENA
Ethiopia is committed to attracting global tourists and showcasing its abundant natural, historical, and cultural treasures by enhancing visitor experiences and improving lodging… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Foreign Exchange Services With Private Currency Exchange Offices
ENA
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has granted licenses to five non-bank private currency exchange offices in line with its directive to expand foreign exchange services and boost… Read more »
Mauritius: Heads of Electoral Observation Mission to the National Assembly Elections Provide Their Views
Government of Mauritius
The Heads of the International Electoral Observation Missions to the National Assembly Elections of the Republic of Mauritius, gave their preliminary statements, today, at the… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Accused of Poisoning Sudanese in El Gezira
Dabanga
Hundreds of people have reportedly died after contracting strange symptoms in El Hilaliya town in eastern El Gezira, amidst conflicting reports about the cause of the deaths. El… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Environment CS Duale Urges Global North to Meet Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Target At COP29
Capital FM
Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has stressed the urgency of addressing climate change and securing financial support for vulnerable nations at the ongoing COP29… Read more »
Africa: 'Do More' - Guterres Urges Strong Climate Action At COP29
Capital FM
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit, COP29, to take stronger action to protect people from the impacts… Read more »
Kenya: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Chairs First Cabinet Meeting
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has chaired his first Cabinet Committee meeting on Governance, Social Sector, and Public Administration at the official residence in Karen. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Appoints Sammy Chepkwony As SRC Chair
Capital FM
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is set for new leadership with the appointment of Sammy Chepkwony, a human resources expert with over 30 years of experience, as its… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Public Service Board Chairman Charles Babu Is Dead
Capital FM
The Chairman of Kisumu County Public Service Board (PSB) Charles Babu Karan has passed away. Read more »
East Africa: UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review… Read more »
Uganda: Janet Museveni to Grace First-Ever National Robotics Education Championship
Nile Post
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports is set to grace the first-ever Ugandan National STEM Education and Vex Robotics Championship. Read more »
Uganda: Filmmakers Contribute Shs57m to Parliament for National Culture Policy Reform
Nile Post
Filmmakers have contributed Shs 57,600,000 to Parliament to support the Parliamentary Forum in revising the National Culture Policy. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Reforms At JKIA to Enhance Passenger Traffic
Capital FM
The government has rolled out reforms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance passenger traffic. Read more »
Kenya: DCI Denies Trying to Stop Gachagua From Attending Church
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has dismissed claims that it tried to stop Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua from attending a church service on Sunday. Read more »
Uganda: Sironko District Bans Volunteers Serving At Public Health Facilities
Independent (Kampala)
Sironko district has banned volunteer health workers at all public health facilities. This decision was announced by Nelson Kirenda, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of… Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Announces 140mn Litres of Water Boost to Ease Nairobi's Supply Crisis
Capital FM
Residents of Nairobi will soon benefit from an additional 140 million litres of water daily from the Northern Water Collection Tunnel, a major project aimed at addressing the… Read more »
Kenya: Section of Bomet Legislators Want Barchock Charged With Graft
Capital FM
A section lawmakers from Bomet now want Governor Hillary Barchok charged over alleged corruption and misappropriation of funds in the county. Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Opens Ethiopian Pavilion At COP29 in Baku
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie has officially opened the Ethiopian Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more »
Kenya: Poultry Farmers in Mombasa Protest New Levy, Call for Unified Tax Policy
Capital FM
Poultry farmers in Mombasa and nearby regions are urging the Council of Governors (CoG) to address double taxation on poultry products, citing how inconsistent county tax policies… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Accused of Withholding Evidence in Katanga Trial
Independent (Kampala)
In the ongoing Katanga trial, tensions are high as defense and prosecution attorneys clash over the admissibility of digital evidence, particularly CCTV footage and mobile phone… Read more »
