June 15
Uganda: Freedom 250 - How Jazz Became a Shared Cultural Language Between the U.S. and Uganda
Nile Post
As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world:… Read more »
Uganda: Archbishop Kaziimba Lauds Ankole, North West Ankole Dioceses for Advancing Socio-Economic Transformation
Nile Post
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commended Ankole Diocese and North West Ankole Diocese for their outstanding efforts… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda Municipality Prioritizes Ssaza Market Redevelopment Under Usmid Program
Nile Post
Authorities in Ibanda Municipality have prioritized the redevelopment of Ssaza Daily Market as the first project to be implemented under the Uganda Support to Municipal… Read more »
Uganda: Mob Kills Two Suspected Cattle Thieves in Luweero
Nile Post
Police in Luweero District are investigating the mob killing of two men suspected of cattle theft in Mabuye Trading Centre, Kamira Sub-county, in an incident that has renewed… Read more »
Uganda: 46 Former LRA Combatants Repatriated to Uganda in UPDF-Led Operation
Nile Post
A group of 46 former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) combatants has returned to Uganda following a coordinated repatriation operation led by the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
Uganda: Govt Proposes Tough Road Safety Reforms, Targets Vehicle Owners and Repeat Traffic Offenders
Nile Post
The government is considering sweeping road safety reforms that could fundamentally change how traffic offences are enforced in Uganda, with vehicle owners, public transport… Read more »
Uganda: Karua Challenges Museveni to Uphold Rule of Law
Nile Post
Kenyan lawyer and opposition leader Martha Karua has called on President Museveni to restore the rule of law in Uganda, warning that recent actions targeting legal practitioners… Read more »
Uganda: FDC Condemns Arrest of Lawyer Erias Lukwago, Calls It Intimidation
Nile Post
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has condemned the arrest of prominent lawyer Erias Lukwago, describing the action by security agencies as intimidation and a violation of… Read more »
Uganda: Law Society Threatens Local, International Legal After Lukwago Arrest
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society has warned that it will pursue both domestic and international legal action over what it describes as growing intimidation of lawyers and interference with… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Says Bishoftu Airport Sets New Standard for Mega-Project Delivery in Africa
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the under-construction Bishoftu International Airport is demonstrating Ethiopia's growing capacity to plan, manage, and execute large-scale… Read more »
Sudan: Sennar Explores Women's Agricultural Empowerment With UN Women
SNA
The Acting Director-General of the Ministry of Production and Economic Resources in Sennar State, Engineer Ali Sheikh Idris, stated that 80% of the state's population depends on… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Participates in Arab Executive Meeting, Holds Talks On Legal Cooperation With Saudi Arabia
SNA
- The Sudanese Minister of Justice, Dr. Abdullah Mohamed Dirif, took part in the 76th session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice, held in Cairo. He… Read more »
Sudan: Attorney General Addresses Human Rights Council, Urges End to UAE Support for RSF Militia
SNA
Acting as Chair of the National Committee of Inquiry into Crimes and Violations of National Law and International Humanitarian Law, Attorney General Intisar Ahmed Abdal-Aal… Read more »
Sudan: Finance Minister Discusses Agricultural Sector Development With IFAD Mission
SNA
- Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim met at the ministry's headquarters in Khartoum with a delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural… Read more »
Sudan: TSC President Briefs EU On Sudan Developments
SNA
- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, briefed European Union ambassadors accredited to Sudan on the latest humanitarian and… Read more »
Sudan: PM Reaffirms Sudan's Commitment to Peace and Stability Across the Country
SNA
- Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reaffirmed the Sudanese government's commitment to achieving peace and stability across all parts of the country, in line with the vision of both… Read more »
Uganda: Babirye, Cwinyaai Win NCBA Golf Series At Uganda Golf Club
Independent (Kampala)
In-form Joseph Cwinyaai and top lady golfer Martha Babirye claimed the titles at the NCBA Bank Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club on Saturday. Read more »
East Africa: Mogo Finances 500,000 Smartphones Across East Africa
Independent (Kampala)
Mogo, East Africa's leading asset financier, has financed more than 500,000 smartphones across the region in just 14 months, underscoring growing demand for affordable digital… Read more »
Uganda: Sheikh Mbogo - Cleric Who Bridged Faith, Service and Politics
Independent (Kampala)
The Muslim community and the Democratic Party are mourning the death of Sheikh Abdul Kadir Mbogo. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's Family Bank Gets Approval for Nairobi Listing
Daba Finance
Family Bank received approval from Kenya's Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 23, ending a 5-year push to go public. Read more »
June 14
Kenya: All Eyes On EPRA As Ruto's Sh10 Diesel Cut Pledge Faces Test Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes
Capital FM
Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday's fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month's steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Fuel Prices Strategy Amid Geopolitical Oil Market Pressures
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling
Capital FM
A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Makes 'Historic' Visit to Israel
RFI
Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda, DRC Strengthen Cross-Border Coordination Ahead of Joint Ebola Response Plan
Nile Post
Health authorities from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), alongside development partners, have concluded a two-day cross-border meeting in Aru town aimed at… Read more »
