September 23
Somalia: Egypt Delivers Heavy Artillery to Somalia in Largest Military Aid Shipment Post-Embargo
Shabelle
A military cargo ship said to be from Egypt docked at Mogadishu's port on Sunday, delivering what officials describe as the largest shipment of heavy artillery and anti-tank… Read more »
Ethiopia: What Is Driving Egypt's Involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia Standoff? [analysis]
Addis Standard
In early 2024, a major geopolitical event unfolded in the Horn of Africa with far-reaching consequences. Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01… Read more »
Kenya: Police Use Teargas to Disperse Striking University Staff
Capital FM
Police were on Monday forced to lob tear gas canisters to disperse striking university staff who were marching in the Nairobi Central Business District(CBD). Read more »
Uganda: Online Hate Speech Threatens Refugees' Safety, Well-Being - UNHCR
Nile Post
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for greater responsibility in using social media platforms, highlighting the rise of online hate speech and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray's Interim Admin Asserts 'Security Forces Will Continue Under Its Command' Amid Political Rift
Addis Standard
The interim administration of the Tigray region, led by Getachew Reda, has announced that the region's security forces are operating under its command. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Sends 'Largest Military Aid' Shipment to Somalia Amid Regional Tensions
Addis Standard
An Egyptian military cargo ship arrived in Mogadishu yesterday, delivering what media reports describe as "the largest shipment of military aid" to Somalia since the United Nations… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Minister Warns of Growing Al-Shabaab and Houthi Alliance Threat
Radio Dalsan
Somaliland's Minister of Internal Affairs, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, has urged the Somali government to address the escalating alliance between al-Shabaab militants and Houthi fighters… Read more »
Tanzania: Arrest of Tanzanian Opposition Leaders Fuels Fears of Government Crackdown As Elections Loom
Daily Maverick
Tanzanian police arrested more than 50 people ahead of a planned demonstration against recent abductions and killings in the country. Read more »
Somalia: Aid Reaches 2,000 Vulnerable Families in Somalia's Garasbaley District
Shabelle
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu,… Read more »
Eswatini: Kenyan-Built Fintech Breaks Traditional Banks' Stronghold in Eswatini
Independent (Kampala)
A Nairobi-designed digital wallet service is nipping at the heels of Eswatini's mainstream banks and telcos, proving that African expansion can be a gainful strategy for Fintech… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni @ 80
Independent (Kampala)
The nondescript village of Kijaguzo in Semuto, Nakaseke District, in central Uganda was a beehive of activity on Sept. 15 as government dignitaries, religious leaders and residents… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, Uganda Discuss Prospects of Bilateral Coop.
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed with his Ugandan counterpart Jeji Odongo Sunday prospects of bilateral cooperation between Cairo and Kampala, and the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Rhino Conservation Efforts Demand $11m Boost As UWA Prioritizes Habitat Management
Nile Post
The Ministry of Tourism,Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) in collaboration with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), has called for an additional of $11 million to safeguard Uganda's… Read more »
Africa: UN Adopts Ground-Breaking 'Pact for the Future' to Transform Global Governance
ENA
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a 'Pact for the Future', which UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described as a landmark agreement that is a "step-change… Read more »
Uganda: DNA Debacle - Katanga Trial Exposes Forensic Failures
Nile Post
The presiding judge, Isaac Muwata, is expected to rule on the admissibility of the disputed police form on September 26, 2024. This decision could have broader implications for the… Read more »
Somalia: Banadir Court Sentences Al-Shabaab Funders - $12.6 Million Scheme Exposed
Radio Dalsan
The Banadir regional court has sentenced four individuals linked to financing Al-Shabaab, revealing a significant funding operation. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Protest Muhoozi's Remarks On Military Rule
Nile Post
In his X (formerly Twitter), Muhoozi, who is also the First Son, said the security forces would not allow a civilian President, after the incumbent Museveni. Read more »
Rwanda: Exploring Impact of Covid-19 On Heart Health
New Times
year-old healthy man, who had a mild Covid infection a year ago, experienced sudden discomfort one morning. After arriving at the hospital, he was suspected of having coronary… Read more »
Rwanda: Top Four Rica 2024 Graduates Share Agricultural Aspirations
New Times
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), on September 20 in Kigali, held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 that comprises 81 graduates - consisting of 44… Read more »
Rwanda: Breaking Barriers - a Teacher's 16-Year Journey Empowering Special Needs Students
New Times
Francine Niyonsenga, a teacher at the Centre des Jeunes Sourds-Muets (CJSM) in Huye District, has been on a dedicated16-year journey to transform the lives of students with speech… Read more »
Tanzania: Summit of the Future - Tanzania Hypes Clean Cooking
Daily News
NEW YORK: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa represented President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the opening ceremony of the Summit of the Future as part of the 79th United Nations General… Read more »
Uganda: Fr Grimes' Body to Be Flown Back to Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
A hearse with pallbearers will transport Father Damian Grimes' body from England to Uganda, where he will be laid to rest at Damian Grimes Chapel at Namasagali. The Grimes Family,… Read more »
Sudan: Foreign Minister Urges International Community to Condemn RSF Militia, Ban Its Supply With Weapons
SNA
Acting Foreign Minister Hussein Awad Ali participated in the Future Summit on Sunday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, representing His Excellency President of the… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Passenger 'Train Service' Suspended Over Safety Concerns
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda Railways Corporation has suspended the only passenger train service in the country, due to safety concerns regarding the line from Kampala to Namanve. Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Teacher Transfer Challenges, Payment Delays
New Times
According to Rwanda Education Board (REB), between July and August, approximately 2,235 teachers applied to be transferred from their previous schools. Of these, 1,226 teachers met… Read more »