June 24
Sudan: Urgent Plea to Aid Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia and Uganda
Dabanga
The No to Women's Oppression initiative has launched an urgent humanitarian appeal to the international community to resolve the crisis of Sudanese refugees stranded in the Kumer… Read more »
Tanzania: Platnumz 'Komasava' Globally Goes Viral
Daily News
A VIDEO of reputable artist Chris Brown dancing to Naseeb Abdul alias Diamond Platnumz's song Komasava has gone viral on Tiktok and earned him global recognition. Read more »
Kenya: Any Child of Mine Who Will Not Go to the Streets With Other Children Will Face DNA Test - Kaluma
Capital FM
Homabay Town MP Peter Kaluma has declared that any of his children who fail to turn up in the upcoming protests against the Finance Bill 2024 will face DNA tests to verify their… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Force Heads to Haiti for UN Mission This Week
Business Day Africa
A Kenyan force will depart for Haiti on Tuesday to lead a UN-backed mission to combat gang violence, just days after President William Ruto's visit to the United States, a key… Read more »
Kenya: Day Schools Adjust Half-Term Break to Start Tuesday Amid Protests
Capital FM
Several day schools in Nairobi have decided to start the half-term break from Tuesday rather than Wednesday, due to the planned protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Wajackoyah Leads Diaspora Protest Against Finance Bill 2024 in Dallas
Capital FM
Former presidential aspirant and Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah led a protest against the Finance Bill 2024 in Dallas, USA, on Sunday. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt, Kariakoo Traders Seek Amicable Solutions
Daily News
Kariakoo traders have resorted to calling off their planned strike after the government met their representatives and agreed to discuss their grievances for amicable… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Says Nema Evictions 'Selective and Illegal'
Nile Post
Kampala Lord Major Erias Lukwago has accused the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of unlawful evictions and markings on houses in Bwaise in Kawempe Division. Read more »
Uganda: Kalangala MPs Accuse District Officials of Corruption
Nile Post
Kalangala Members of Parliament (MPs) and other leaders have accused some of the district officials of being corrupt. Read more »
Tanzania: Embaló Urges Efforts to Eliminate Malaria
Daily News
PRESIDENT of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló and Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), has called upon African countries to prioritise malaria in their… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Commits to Restoring Forest Landscapes
Daily News
Tanzania is committed to planting 5.2 million trees by 2030, as part of initiatives to restoring forest landscapes for a healthy planet and wealthy economies. Read more »
Tanzania: Public Service Goes Digital
Daily News
PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has launched key digital systems for improving operations in the public service, whilst insisting that every public institution must have a solid… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways Launches 45th Route With Direct Flights to Maputo
Capital FM
With its warm tropical climate, marine parks, and stunning beaches, Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, offers tourists a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and modern… Read more »
Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty
New Times
One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: The Untold Tragedy of Rwandan Colonial Métis Six Decades Later
New Times
"Forbidden for dogs and blacks" was written on a dance club entrance in Belgium, where then 18-year-old Georges Kamanayo was stopped from entering. He had not seen the post, and… Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopian Cuts KQ Dominance On Nairobi-Lusaka With Launch of Zambia Airways
Business Day Africa
Zambia Airways is poised to launch direct flights between Nairobi and Lusaka on June 27, effectively disrupting Kenya Airways' monopoly on the route. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Sends Sweet Birthday Message to Wife, Janet
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni celebrated his wife, Janet's 76th birthday with a sweet message on social media. Read more »
Uganda: West Budama Leaders Want Oboth Oboth Unopposed
Nile Post
A section of leaders in Tororo district are rallying residents of West Budama South Central to allow Defence minister Jacob Oboth Oboth make it back to Parliament unopposed in… Read more »
Rwanda: Setting a Precedent for the Presidency - My Perspective [opinion]
New Times
Confidence is the power of trusting oneself towards achieving individual or societal objectives. Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Emergency Committee Holds Meeting, Takes Some Measures
SNA
The Humanitarian Emergency Committee held a meeting on Monday under the chairmanship of Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, Minister of Finance, and reviewed the situation of Sudanese refugees in… Read more »
Rwanda: Seven Rwandan Athletes Confirmed for Paris 2024 Games
New Times
Seven athletes will represent Rwanda in the 2024 Olympic Games that will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. Read more »
Kenya: Golden Girl Gladys Kwamboka Clinches Third Gold for Kenya At Africa Champs
Capital FM
National champion Gladys Kwamboka earned her first career medal when she won the women's 10,000m at the ongoing Africa Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon. Read more »
Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Gorilla FC Sign Patrick Manzi From Police FC
New Times
Gorilla FC have signed Police FC midfielder Patrick Manzi as they continue their recruitment exercise in the ongoing offseason transfer window. Read more »
Tanzania: Exercise for Better Health - Msigwa
Daily News
Tanzanians are being urged to prioritise their health and safety through various exercises, such as yoga, to avoid non-communicable diseases. Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachel Advocates for Economic Empowerment of Widows
Capital FM
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for increased support to economically empower widows who face significant challenges, including economic insecurity, social isolation, and… Read more »