November 06
Ethiopia: Somaliland Says Ready for Peaceful Elections, Calls for International Support Against Security Threats
Addis Standard
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somaliland has announced progress in preparing for the upcoming presidential and party elections scheduled to take… Read more »
Kenya: 'Ghost Students' Menace in Universities to Persist Over Legal Framework Loopholes
Capital FM
Taxpayers might continue losing billions to ghost students due to the lack of a legal framework compelling universities to share data on continuing students with relevant funding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia in Full Swing to Launch Trade Under AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is finalizing its national strategy to begin commodity trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreements, announced the State Minister of Trade and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates Trump, Looks Forward to Win-Win Relations
New Times
President Paul Kagame on November 6 congratulated Donald Trump on winning the 2024 United States presidential elections. Read more »
Sudan: A Call for Justice and Safety for Sudanese Journalists
Dabanga
The African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa is hosting a critical event today and tomorrow, November 6 and 7, commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes… Read more »
Sudan: Journalists Killed... We Will Not Forget, We Will Not Forgive, Justice Will Prevail
Dabanga
This week, the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosts the main event commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. This… Read more »
South Sudan: UNHCR Provides Crucial Assistance As Thousands of People Arrive in South Sudan Fleeing Conflict in Sudan
UNHCR
Ten years ago, 60-year-old Teresa was forced to flee deadly conflict in her hometown in Malakal town, northeastern South Sudan. Her search for safety for her then three children… Read more »
Uganda: Tororo Police Search for Headteacher Over Ple Registration Scam
Nile Post
The headteacher, Jacob Orendi of St. Kizito Okwire Primary School in Nagongera Subcounty, reportedly collected the money from Michael Alenya to register his daughter, Marion… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Directs On Grow Loans
Nile Post
President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Gender to put in place a mechanism through which money paid back from GROW loans is pooled. Read more »
South Sudan: Kenyan President Reaffirms Commitment to South Sudan Peace During Juba Visit
Nile Post
Kenyan President William Ruto arrived in Juba today to hold discussions with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit as part of ongoing efforts to foster peace, stability, and… Read more »
Uganda: Breaking Barriers - a Tale of Two Schools Empowering Learners With Disabilities to Conquer Ple
Nile Post
As candidates started PLE on Wednesday, the Nile Post followed up with several learners with disabilities to their document their challenges and the opportunites UNEB has availed… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Arbitary Detention of Thousands in Amhara Region Must End Now [press release]
AI London
Makeshift detention camps across the Amhara region have been filled with thousands of civilians since September Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Deputy Minister of Ports Resigns
Shabelle
In a move signaling deepening political discord, Somalia's Deputy Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, MP Saddam Mohamud Abdi, resigned on Tuesday, accusing the federal… Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Orders Investigation Into Omnicare Clinic, Similar Facilities Following Patient's Death
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has ordered a probe into Omnicare Medical Limited, alias "Body By Design," and other similar medical facilities, following the death of a patient, Lucy… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records 4.6 Percent Digital Fraud Attempts in H1 - Transunion
Capital FM
Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion's latest H2 2024 'State of Omnichannel Fraud… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Lagging in Digital Inclusiveness
Nile Post
Despite identifying digital transformation as a key driver in its National Development Plan III (NDP III), Uganda continues to fall behind Africa's tech giants in digital… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Banks On New Online Marine Insurance Platform to Reduce Premium Flight, Increase Collection
Nile Post
The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi has said the launch of an online platform for payment of marine cargo insurance is a gamechanger in revenue collections by government… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Receives Prime Minister Bah of Republic of Guinea
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah of the Republic of Guinea, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Private Sector Activity Rises in Oct On Higher Sales
Capital FM
Kenya's private sector activity saw modest improvement in October, driven by increased sales and rising client interest. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan-Born Huldah Momanyi Wins Seat in Minnesota House of Representatives
Capital FM
Kenyan-born Huldah Hiltsley Momanyi has made history by securing a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Read more »
Eritrea: International Relations Training Program for Eritrean Diplomatic Officers
Shabait
Forty-five diplomatic officers from Eritrea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Information recently completed a training program sponsored by China's Ministry of… Read more »
Kenya: Ipoa Pushes for Senior Officers to Held Accountable for Crimes By Their Juniors
Capital FM
High Ranking police officers will be held criminally responsible for serious offenses committed by their juniors if Members of Parliament heed the call to amend the National Police… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish-Made Drone Crashes in Al-Shabaab-Controlled Farsooley, Somalia
Radio Dalsan
A Turkish-made drone armed with missiles reportedly crashed on Tuesday in the Al-Shabaab-controlled village of Farsooley, located in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, local sources… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Jet Off Juba On Mission to Bolster Peace, Economic Relations
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to jet off to Juba today for an official visit to consolidate the South Sudanese political transition through the Tumaini Peace Consensus. Read more »
Uganda: Tax Plastics Heavily to Avoid Another Kiteezi-Like Disaster [opinion]
Observer
In the wake of the Kiteezi catastrophe, where more than 40 people are believed to have died, there have been varying opinions on how best the country should manage its solid waste… Read more »
