November 20
Ethiopia: Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Economic Transformation Framework
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Government has made public a long-term economic transformation plan that could span 25 years. Read more »
Kenya: Besigye's Demands Release of His Husband Reportedly Abducted in Nairobi
Capital FM
Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Proposed Media Policy
New Times
A stand-alone defamation law as well as legislations regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content are some of the expected outcomes if the proposed media policy is… Read more »
Kenya: CJ Koome Calls for Increased Funding to Strengthen Child Justice in Kenya
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged government stakeholders and development partners to increase funding for Kenya's justice systems to enhance the country's capacity to… Read more »
Kenya: CS Karanja Directs Registration for Mung Beans, Cocoyam Farmers
Capital FM
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja has directed farmers and dealers of mung beans, locally known as 'Ndegu,' and cocoyam to register with the Agriculture and Food… Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Move to Standardise English Tests
New Times
A teacher who completed a probationary period must sit for English examination as a medium of instruction every three years, and in case they fail the examination two consecutive… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
East Africa: Regional Experts Meet in Nairobi to Tackle Illicit Small Arms Proliferation
Capital FM
The Forum of Small Arms and Light Weapons Experts Meeting has kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together regional stakeholders to strategize on combatting the spread of illicit arms. Read more »
Kenya: Informal Settlements in Kisumu to Benefit From Sh1.6bn Sanitation Program
Capital FM
Informal settlements in the lakeside city of Kisumu are benefiting from an ambitious sanitation program worth Sh1.6 billion, aimed at reducing raw effluent being discharged into… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Power Launches Sustainability Strategy to Address Climate Change and Boost Resilience
Capital FM
Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. Read more »
Kenya: Which Way Mashemeji Derby? Kenya's Biggest Football Match in Limbo for Lack of a Venue
Capital FM
The fate of Sunday's Mashemeji Derby between AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia hangs in the balance following failure to secure a suitable venue for Kenya's -- traditionally -- biggest… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Two Billion USD in Gold Revenue This Year, PM Abiy Announces
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold exploration and mining factory in Dima Woreda, Gambella Region of Ethiopia, today. Read more »
Kenya: PS Omollo Calls for Stronger Border Controls, Regional Collaboration to Tackle Illicit Arms Proliferation
Capital FM
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has emphasized the need to enhance border controls and strengthen legal frameworks to promote responsible transfers of small arms and… Read more »
Kenya: I&m Bank Posts Sh14.1 Billion Pre-Tax Profit in Q3, Reflecting 24 Percent Growth
Capital FM
I&M Bank has recorded a pre-tax profit of Ksh 14.1 billion in Q3 2024, marking a 24% growth compared to Ksh 11.4 billion in the same period last year. Read more »
Uganda: Nyege Nyege - Hits, Misses and Tales of the Afrogalactic Edition
Observer
To say that this year's Nyege Nyege festival ended on a high, would be an understatement, especially if you have attended the past two editions post the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Praises Uganda Cranes for Afcon 2025 Qualification
Nile Post
President Museveni has expressed his congratulations to the Uganda Cranes for securing their spot in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Lessons Amavubi Should Learn From Afcon 2025 Qualifiers
New Times
It was heartbreaking for Amavubi to defeat Nigeria in Uyo but still fail to grab a ticket for the AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Read more »
November 19
Tanzania: President Orders Extra 24hrs to Save Trapped People in Kariakoo
Daily News
President Samia expressed optimism that, with divine intervention, some victims might still be found alive beyond this period, despite the standard 72-hour timeframe Read more »
Sudan: 'You Don't See Young Women in Some Camps' - Harrowing Reports of Sexual Violence and Healthcare Attacks in Sudan's Aj Jazirah State
UNFPA
"Some parents were killed while trying to protect their daughters from being raped," said Sara*, a counsellor in Sudan's eastern Aj Jazirah state and one of many health workers… Read more »
Kenya: Archbishop of Nairobi - 'We Will Return the Donations to the President'
Agenzia Fides
"These funds will be refunded to the respective donors," said the Archbishop of Nairobi, Philip Arnold Subira Anyolo, referring to donations made by Kenyan President William Ruto… Read more »
Tanzania: Two Arrested for Allegedly Faking Fundraisers for Collapse Survivors
Daily News
The Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone has arrested two individuals in connection with unauthorized fundraising activities related to the recent Kariakoo building collapse. Read more »
Sudan: 1 in 6 War-Wounded Patients At South Khartoum Hospital Are Children
MSF
Approximately one in six war-wounded patients treated since January 2024 at the Bashair Teaching hospital in south Khartoum, Sudan, have been children under the age of 15 years… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Vows Sanctions for Failure, Waste As He Signs Performance Contracts
Capital FM
President William Ruto has vowed to enforce sanctions for failure, negligence, waste, and misconduct following the signing of ministerial performance contracts. Read more »
Tanzania: PM Orders Search for Building Owner After Deadly Collapse
Daily News
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed police to locate the owner of the building that collapsed last Friday (November 15th), resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives. While… Read more »
