August 10
Tanzania: Health Ministry's Officials Ordered to Submit Accurate Health and HIV/Aids Reports to the Parliamentary Committee
Daily News
THE Deputy Minister for Health, Dr Florence Samizi, has directed officials at the Ministry of Health to ensure that reports submitted to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on… Read more »
Western Sahara: Ethiopia's Gli Exemplary Response to Climate Crisis - Sahrawi Ambassador
ENA
Ethiopia's environmental conservation efforts under its Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) offer an exemplary response to the climate crisis facing Africa, Ambassador of the Sahrawi… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Women Call for Review of Five-Party Process After Addis Talks
Dabanga
The success of meetings led by the five-party mechanism on Sudan's political process depends on reviewing how the process has been managed, according to leaders of Sudanese women's… Read more »
Sudan: Prisoners, Missing, and Abducted People - a Continuing Crisis and Unresolved Reports - What Are the Police and Red Cross Doing?
Dabanga
Sudan's Interior Ministry has said its electronic reporting platform has received 550 reports of missing people since mid-April, while the International Committee of the Red Cross… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Names Team to Craft Kenya Kwanza-ODM 2027 Manifesto
Capital FM
Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formed a 10-member team to draft a joint manifesto ahead of the 2027 General Election, marking a major step towards… Read more »
Uganda: HIV Prevalence Raises Concern in Ntungamo As Officials Call for More Testing
Nile Post
Health officials in Ntungamo have raised concern over the district's HIV burden, with the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine calling for renewed prevention,… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Pushes Contract Farming Bill to Cut 22-30 Percent Crop Losses
Nile Post
The Opposition in Uganda's 12th Parliament is pushing for a new Contract Farming Bill, a national post-harvest management policy and reforms in agricultural finance as part of… Read more »
Tanzania: Massive Investment Accelerates Healthcare Modernisation in Tanzania
Daily News
Tanzania is rapidly positioning itself as one of East Africa's emerging healthcare investment destinations, with hospitals and healthcare providers increasing spending on medical… Read more »
Kenya: Kariobangi Sharks in Hot Soup As Sdt Dismiss Appeal Against Relegation to Nsl
Capital FM
Kariobangi Sharks' bid to stop their relegation to the National Super League (NSL) suffered a hammer blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ruled in the favour of the… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu to ODM Dissidents - Choose Your Side or Leave
Capital FM
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has told politicians uncomfortable with the party's cooperation with President William Ruto to leave rather than remain on the… Read more »
Kenya: Three Held for 30 Days Over Killing of Dr Victoria Mutiso As Dci Pursues More Suspects
Capital FM
Detectives investigating the killing of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso have secured 30 days to keep three suspects in custody as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, UN and Unicef Discuss Protecting Children From Armed Conflict
Shabelle
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallin Fiqi met with the United Nations deputy special representative for Somalia and humanitarian coordinator, George Conway, and UNICEF… Read more »
Africa: Pakistan, Somalia Envoys Discuss Strengthening Security Cooperation in Horn of Africa
Shabelle
Pakistan's ambassador to Djibouti, Aqsa Nawaz, met with Somalia's ambassador to Djibouti, Ahmed Abdullahi, and Ahmed Khayre, the consul responsible for political affairs and the… Read more »
Somalia: Puntland President Discusses Security and Development With Mudug Community Leaders
Shabelle
Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni met with community elders, youth and women representatives from the Mudug region, as well as regional and Galkayo district officials and some… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo - I Can Back Sifuna, but Polls Must Not Pick Opposition Ticket
Capital FM
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the United Opposition against relying on opinion polls to determine its 2027 presidential ticket, warning that surveys could be used to… Read more »
Kenya: 121 Scholars Get Sh3bn Scholarships From Equity Group to Study Abroad
Capital FM
Equity Group has awarded 121 scholars from East Africa scholarships to study at universities around the world. Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Sets Out Vision for Kenya As Countdown to 2027 Election Begins
Capital FM
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled the start of his 2027 presidential campaign with a message outlining his intention to overhaul Kenya's policies, systems and leadership… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Puts Justice At the Heart of Economic Growth
Daily News
FOR decades, Tanzania's development story has largely been told through visible symbols of progress -- new roads connecting communities, railways linking markets, expanded ports… Read more »
Sudan: Health Minister - Arrangements Underway to Establish Specialized Heart and Oncology Centers in White Nile
SNA
A joint meeting between the Ministry of Health and the Health Services Coordination Council in White Nile State was held on Sunday, chaired by Federal Minister of Health Dr.… Read more »
Kenya: Matiang'i - Differences Within Opposition Are Part of Democracy
Capital FM
Jubilee Party Presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has sought to play down reports of divisions within the United Opposition, saying the coalition is still in the process of… Read more »
Kenya: Wetang'ula Tells Sifuna - Presidency Requires Experience, Track Record
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians seeking the presidency against rushing into the race, arguing that the country's highest office requires… Read more »
Kenya: Construction of Dangote's Lamu Oil Refinery to Start in October
Capital FM
Construction of the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu is set to begin in October, Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has said. Read more »
Kenya: PS Karugu Unveils Sh52mn Plan to Modernise Nyaribo Primary School
Capital FM
Nyaribo Primary School in Nyeri County is set for a major facelift following the groundbreaking of a Sh52 million modernisation project aimed at transforming learning facilities… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Schools Are Giving Co-Curriculars More Time
New Times
From September, learners will spend the final 90 minutes of each school day doing sports, arts, debates, leadership activities, practical experiments and other structured… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Kigali's Specialised Hospital for Dogs and Cats
New Times
When a dog breaks a bone, develops a serious infection or is diagnosed with cancer, finding specialised treatment can be difficult for many pet owners in Rwanda. Read more »
