November 07
Ethiopia: Safaricom to Open Regional Office in Jigjiga
Reporter
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia is readying to open a regional office in Jigjiga, seat of the Somali regional administration. Read more »
Kenya: M-Kopa Assembles 1.5mn Smartphones in Kenya, Targets 10mn By 2027
Capital FM
M-Kopa has announced that it has assembled over 1.5 million smartphones at its Nairobi-based facility, East Africa Device Assembly Kenya (EADAK). Read more »
Uganda: Headteacher Arrested in Kayunga Over Ple Exam Malpractice
Nile Post
The Territorial Police in Kayunga District have arrested Annette Namakula, headteacher of Lion of Judah Elementary School, on allegations of involvement in malpractice during the… Read more »
Uganda: Court Threatens to Dismiss Charges Against Man Accused of Forging First Lady's Signature
Nile Post
Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi showed his growing frustration with the prosecution led by Lydia Nakato, who on Thursday again failed to produce witnesses to testify against the… Read more »
Rwanda: South African Choir Joyous Celebration to Perform in Kigali
New Times
Renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration is set to perform live in Kigali on December 29. Read more »
Sudan: FM Meets Sudan's New Counterpart
Egypt Online
Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, met Dr. Ali Yusuf Ahmed Al-Sharif, Sudan's newly appointed Foreign Minister, in his first official meeting… Read more »
South Sudan/South Africa: Tickets to Bafana's 2025 Afcon Qualifier Against South Sudan On Sale
SAFA
The South African Football Association (SAFA) can confirm that tickets to the highly anticipated encounter - to be played on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 - have gone on sale and they… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan News Outlet Did Not Claim National Assembly Speaker Couldn't Be Minister Because of Travel Restrictions
Africa Check
Kenyan news outlet did not claim national assembly speaker couldn't be minister because of travel restrictions Read more »
November 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Becomes First African Carrier to Own Airbus A350-1000
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first African carrier to receive the Airbus A350-1000, marking a historic milestone in African aviation. The airline received the advanced… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Security Forces Accused of Abduction, Deaths of Protesters
VOA
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday accused Kenyan security forces of abducting, torturing and killing people believed to be leaders of anti-government protests that took place between… Read more »
Sudan: UN Experts Warn of 'Impossible Situation' Facing the People of Sudan
Dabanga
United Nations experts condemned the escalating violence against civilians in Sudan, warning that the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Congratulates Trump On Election Victory, Pledges Enhanced Kenya-U.S. Relations
Capital FM
President William Ruto has congratulated Donald Trump following his victory in the U.S. presidential election, in which he defeated Democratic contender Kamala Harris. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Poised to Be Primary Beneficiary Within Brics Bloc
ENA
Ethiopia is poised to be a primary beneficiary within the BRICS bloc, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin remarked. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Hints At Political Comeback, Cites Trump's Resilience
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has drawn inspiration from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's victory, remarking that "a never-say-die attitude will always TRUMP… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forgives $1.14 Billion Debt to Somalia's Economic Recovery
Radio Dalsan
In a move to bolster Somalia's economic recovery and stability, the United States has forgiven $1.14 billion in debt owed by Somalia. The debt cancellation, announced by US… Read more »
Sudan: UN Decries 'Systematic Use of Sexual Violence As a Weapon of War' in Sudan's Agricultural Heartland
People's Dispatch
Widespread rapes, sexual slavery and forced marriages under torture have been reported in Sudan's Gezira state, amid the ongoing depopulation campaign unleashed by the paramilitary… Read more »
Kenya: Ready, Set, Go for FKF County Polls On Saturday
Capital FM
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Electoral Board says they are all ready for the county elections this Saturday in 44 polling stations countrywide. Read more »
Uganda: Pistol Concealed in Passenger Baggage Intercepted At Entebbe Airport
Nile Post
John Bosco Twesigye, URA's NII In-Charge at Entebbe, confirmed that the firearm was found in the luggage of a passenger who had arrived from Nairobi aboard Kenya Airways on Sunday,… Read more »
Uganda: The U.S. Elections - Observations and Lessons for Uganda's Democratic Future
Nile Post
As the world watches U.S. elections unfold, the influence of various factors on American voters offers critical insights, not only for other democracies but particularly for Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Journalists Boycott Parliament Coverage After Detention By Security
Nile Post
At a press conference, UPPA president Sam Ibanda Mugabi strongly criticised the decision, underscoring the importance of independent media coverage free from interference. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi, Besigye Using Fake 'Starving Students' Narrative for Political Goals - Kyambogo VC
Nile Post
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of Kyambogo University, Prof Eli Katunguka has dismissed as false allegations by opposition figures Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, and Dr. Kiiza… Read more »
Uganda: I Was Quoted Out of Context - Among Vows Not to Apologize to Buganda
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has stated that she will not apologize to Buganda over alleged discriminatory comments about the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: No, Influential Kenyan Evangelist Teresia Wairimu Was Not Removed From State House Prayer Group for Criticising Ruling Party
Africa Check
No, influential Kenyan evangelist Teresia Wairimu was not removed from State House prayer group for criticising ruling party Read more »
Somalia: EU Delivers Military Aid to Boost Somalia's Fight Against Insurgency
Radio Dalsan
The European Union (EU) handed over a fleet of military vehicles and equipment to the Somali government on Tuesday, at the General Dhagabadan Training Camp in Mogadishu. Read more »
