June 22
Kenya: Rights Group Condemns Shooting, Killing of Protesters [press release]
AI London
Despite the assurance by the Government that the right to assembly would be protected and facilitated, today’s protests have spiralled into violence. Human rights observers… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Backs Opposition Ban As Rwanda Election Nears
DW
Rwanda's president defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway. Two prominent opposition candidates are barred from… Read more »
Sudan: El Fasher Fighting Incessant Despite UN Resolution, Civilians Trapped and No Aid Can Enter - MSF
MSF
Nine days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting in El Fasher, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - one of the few international humanitarian… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Driving Change From Screens to the Streets [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an… Read more »
Uganda: Refugees Scoring Goals for Solidarity in Kampala
Nile Post
In a bid to harness solidarity and celebrate the unity and resilience of refugees in Uganda, the Refugee-Led Organisations Network of Uganda (RELON) organised a remarkable football… Read more »
Somalia: Fresh Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Bakool Region
Shabelle
Bakool region witnessed a series of airstrikes aimed at eliminating Al-Shabaab militants, who are posing a threat to Somalia and the Horn of Africa at large. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Issues 3-Week Ultimatum for CI, IPOA to Unmask Rex Masai's Killers
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to unmask… Read more »
Kenya: Activists Seek Answers On Whereabouts of Content Creator Crazy Nairobian
Capital FM
A coalition of human rights Defenders and content creators are demanding answers from the Government on the whereabouts of a content creator Billy Simani alias Crazy Nairobian whom… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Leaders Under Fire in Lengthy X-Space Debate Over Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Kenyan leaders and government supporters faced sharp criticism on Saturday from thousands of Kenyans online for endorsing the proposed Finance Bill 2024 while neglecting the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War - African Union Peace and Security Council to Muster Emergency Summit
Dabanga
At its 1218th meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Friday, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) proposed for an extraordinary summit to be… Read more »
Sudan: Experts Ask for a New Civilian Protection Force in Sudan
Ayin English
Considerations for implementing a new civil protection force are on the rise as the international community loses hope over a peaceful resolution to Sudan's conflict, now over 14… Read more »
Mauritius: New Community Health Centre Inaugurated At St François Xavier in Port Louis
Government of Mauritius
The Eastern Suburb Community Health Centre was inaugurated at St François Xavier, in Port-Louis, yesterday afternoon, by the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Local… Read more »
Mauritius: Inauguration of New Pont Bruniquel in Baie Du Tombeau - Ensuring Safety of Road Users
Government of Mauritius
The New Pont Bruniquel was inaugurated, today, in Baie du Tombeau, by the Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranuth Sharma Hurreeram. Read more »
Rwanda: 'Uwakugabiye Uramwitura' - Kagame Tells Rubavu Residents On Day 2 of Campaigns
New Times
Paul Kagame, Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, has told members in Rubavu and neighbouring districts that he expects their support in elections referring… Read more »
Kenya: Confusion and Outrage Follow Itumbi's Flip-Flop On Crazy Nairobian's Release
Capital FM
Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has retracted his earlier statement regarding the whereabouts of missing content creator Billy Simani, known as Crazy Nairobian, hours after… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Get Intimidated By the Protestors - Cheruiyot Tells MPs
Capital FM
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has blasted Members of the Parliament who voted against the Finance Bill 2024 accusing them of attempting to sink the country into financial… Read more »
Kenya: Netizens Rally Against Finance Bill With Brief Ruto Appearance At X Forum
Capital FM
Kenyan netizens stormed X on Saturday, escalating protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and condemning poor governance in the country. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Humanitarian Crisis - Donors Urged to Honour April 15 Paris Pledges
Dabanga
A group of 60 civil society organisations* have voiced grave concern about the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, and "appeal to the world community to take the necessary… Read more »
Kenya: To Be a Gen Z in Kenya - Is Delulu the Only Solulu? [opinion]
Capital FM
Kenya, a nation celebrated for its vibrant culture and dynamic society, is now experiencing the profound impact of its youngest adult generation Gen Z. Born between the mid-1990s… Read more »
June 21
Africa: Eritrea At 33 - Exporting Internal Strife, Navigating Regional Tensions and Steadily Looking East [analysis]
African Arguments
More than a generation since it won its hard-fought independence, Eritrea is synonymous with Isaias Afwerki. For better. Or for worse. Read more »
Kenya: Khat in Kenya - Why Efforts to Ban This Popular Stimulant Are Unlikely to Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Khat - the stimulant leaves and twigs of the plant Catha edulis - seemed to have secure legal status in Kenya despite being illegal elsewhere. It had been declared an official cash… Read more »
Kenya: Mother Accuses Police of Negligence After Son Is Shot Dead During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
The mother of Rex Kanyike Masai, the 29-year-old man shot dead by police during Thursday's anti-Finance Bill protests, has recounted the events leading to her son's death. Read more »
Ethiopia: New VAT Amendment Sparks Heated Debate Over Taxing Essential Services
Addis Standard
As the current fiscal year draws to a close, legislators have been intensely debating a series of critical bills. These include a draft proclamation regulating civil servants and a… Read more »
Kenya: Protester Shot Dead By Police During Nairobi Protests
Capital FM
One person was fatally shot Thursday evening during anti-Finance Bill protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Extend Whip to Corrupt District Leaders
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni was warned the whip on corruption is going to be extended to other government officials including district leaders like RDCs, chief administrative… Read more »