June 23
Africa: Sarah Moraa, Ng'eno Strike Gold for Kenya At Africa Athletics Championships
Capital FM
Youngster Sarah Moraa and Alex Ng'eno clinched Kenya's first gold medals at the Africa Athletics Senior Championships in Douala, Cameroon with victories in the men and women's… Read more »
Uganda: Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss [interview]
Nile Post
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and UN Begin Talks On Transition to UN Country Team Structure
Shabelle
In a significant step towards self-reliance and development, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has initiated discussions with the United Nations (UN) to transition from a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Responds to Youth Protests Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
President William Ruto has addressed the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths against the Finance Bill 2024, expressing his pride in their peaceful and united stance. Read more »
Sudan: Health Ministry in El-Fashir Denounces RSF Attack On Saudi Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology
SNA
The Saudi Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in the city of El-Fashir, on Friday morning, 6/21/2024, was subjected to artillery shelling by the terrorist rebel Rapid Support… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member General Ibrahim Jabir Arrives in Gal'a Al-Nahl Locality in Gedaref State
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Marine Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, arrived on Sunday in Gala' al-Nahl… Read more »
Sudan: Health Ministry Condemns RSF Militia's Bombing of Specialized Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology in El-Fashir
SNA
Federal Ministry of Health condemns the continued targeting by the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias of citizens, institutions and health personnel, pointing out… Read more »
Kenya: AG Justin Muturi's Son Reported Missing Amid Suspected Abduction in Lavington
Capital FM
Attorney General Justin Muturi's son, Leslie Muturi, has been reported missing amid suspicions of either kidnapping or arrest by police in Nairobi's Lavington area. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?
New Times
Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media
New Times
Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »
Somalia: Revenge Killings Strike Again in Central Somalia - Quran Teacher and Wife Murdered
Shabelle
In yet another tragic episode of clan-related violence, a Quran teacher and his wife were brutally killed on Saturday night in Gorfaale village, located in the central Galgadud… Read more »
Kenya: Generation Z - a Force That Cannot Be Ignored in Kenya
Capital FM
In recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed a remarkable uprising led by its youngest demographic, Generation Z, who have taken to the streets in mass protests against the Finance Bill… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Congratulates New TEC President
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has asked the newly elected president of the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), Bishop Wolfgang Pisa, to continue serving the Tanzanians within and… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Govt to Support Kenya's Clean Energy Transition
Capital FM
The United States Department of Energy has revealed investment plans for Kenya's green energy transition, focusing on e-mobility and the clean power generation sector. Read more »
Sudan: RSF Accuses Saf of 'Criminal Act' As Khartoum Bahri Power Station Burns
Dabanga
A huge fire broke out at the Bahri thermal power station* in Khartoum North on Saturday evening, and thick clouds of smoke reportedly continued to rise in the sky of the station… Read more »
Sudan: Date Palms, Orchards Destroyed in Northern State Wildfire
Dabanga
Fire has ravaged more than 1,000 date palms as well as four fruit orchards of various types in the area between Abri and Tebej, known as "Abri King" in Sudan's Northern State… Read more »
Kenya: Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' Echo in Nightclubs As Generation Z Amplifies Campaign Against Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Chants of 'Ruto Must Go' reverberated through nightclubs across cities and major towns in Kenya as Generation Z took their campaign against the Finance Bill 2024 to a new level. Read more »
Kenya: Evangelical Churches to Prohibit Political Discussions Amid Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The Evangelical Churches of Kenya (EAK) has urged churches nationwide to prohibit politicians from engaging in political discussions during church services. Read more »
Kenya: Call for People With Epilepsy to Seek Treatment in Kisii
Capital FM
The Kenya Association for the Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) has launched a ten-month campaign to create awareness, provide treatment, and end stigma for those living with… Read more »
Kenya: Clean Sweep? Not This Time! - Equity Hit Zetech to Level Semi-Final Series
Capital FM
Jemimah 'Mimah' Omondi put on a show, dropping a game-high 21 points as the Equity Hawks put on a commanding response to tie the best of five Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF)… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister Visits Liberated Area in Jubaland State, Pledges Support
Shabelle
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, visited Buulo Haji in the Lower Jubba region on Sunday, three… Read more »
Eritrea: Financial Support to Families of Martyrs
Shabait
Government workers in Logo-Anseba sub-zone extended 98 thousand Nakfa in support of families of martyrs in their area. Read more »
Eritrea: Diaspora Nationals Commemorate Martyrs Day
Shabait
Eritrean nationals across the globe, including in the US, Africa, and the Middle East, marked Martyrs Day with fervent patriotic zeal. Read more »
Kenya: Unesco to Host Ai Forum With Focus On Ethics, Region's Potential
Capital FM
Kenya and UNESCO will host an artificial intelligence (AI) forum in Nairobi tomorrow that will discuss AI potential in the region as well as its role in ethics. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Flag Waving Youth Leads Anti-Finance Bill Chant At Holy Family Basilica
Capital FM
A youth waving Kenya's national flag took center stage on Sunday, leading the congregation at Holy Family Basilica in chants of 'Reject The Finance Bill' during Mass. Read more »