June 10
Uganda: Uganda Goes Five Days Without New Ebola Case
Nile Post
Uganda has not registered any new Ebola cases in the past five days, providing an encouraging sign for health authorities working to contain the outbreak and prevent further… Read more »
Sudan: All Sudanese Students Must Have Equal Opportunity to Sit National Exams Wherever They Are - Unicef
Unicef
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli Read more »
Kenya: Hiding in Plain Sight - How Women Survive Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp
The New Humanitarian
Under the threat of sexual violence, women - and especially "minority" women - have learnt to become invisible. Read more »
Kenya: Amnesty Demands Disclosure of Whereabouts of Abducted Businessman Amid Deportation Fears
Capital FM
Amnesty International Kenya has called for the immediate disclosure of the whereabouts of businessman Athorbey Al Gaddhaffy Dit, a Kenyan-South Sudanese citizen reportedly abducted… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Hails Referee Omar Artan As Symbol of Hope After World Cup Setback
Shabelle
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday paid tribute to internationally recognized referee Omar Artan, saying the official's dream of officiating at the FIFA World Cup… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Speaker Wins South West State Presidential Election
Shabelle
Somalia's House of the People Speaker, Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe, was elected president of South West State on Wednesday in a landslide parliamentary vote, according to the regional… Read more »
Kenya: Electricity Costs Fall By Sh0.27 Per kWh in June - CS Wandayi
Capital FM
Electricity costs declined by Sh0.27 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in June, providing relief to households and businesses grappling with rising operating expenses, Energy and Petroleum… Read more »
Uganda: LGBTQ+ - an Open Letter to the 12th Parliament of Uganda [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
This week, Cabinet took their oaths at State House Entebbe, marking the formal beginning of what will be the government for the next half-decade, that is, 2026 to 2031. This was on… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Fully Supports UN Expansion Project in Nairobi, DP Kindiki Says
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to supporting the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON), saying the… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Budget 2026/27 - Taxes, Jobs, Growth in Focus
Daily News
THE Government is set to present its 2026/27 national budget in Parliament tomorrow, where the Finance Minister, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, is expected to table a fiscal plan… Read more »
Rwanda: €15m Vaccine Clinical Trial On Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Launched
New Times
A new multicountry initiative has been launched in Kigali to accelerate the development of a vaccine against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease often mistaken for malaria… Read more »
Sudan: Human Resources Minister - 4 Million Sudanese Wish to Voluntarily Return Home
SNA
The Minister of Human Resources and Social Welfare, Mua'tassim Ahmed Salih, affirmed that the "Government of Hope" is exerting significant efforts to restore security and stability… Read more »
Kenya: CS Ogamba to Address School Unrest As 200 Schools Close
Capital FM
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba is expected to address the nation on Wednesday as concern grows over a wave of unrest that has disrupted learning in schools across… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands
HRW
Rampant Abuses Against Civilians, Ex-Soldiers in Key Eastern Provinces Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves Shs710 Billion Loan to Expand Solar Irrigation for Coffee Farmers
Nile Post
Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems… Read more »
Uganda: 39 Congolese Nationals Repatriated As Uganda Tightens Ebola Border Surveillance
Nile Post
Ugandan authorities have repatriated 39 Congolese nationals who entered the country through unauthorized border points since June 1, as government steps up measures aimed at… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Must Give Its Young People Power, Not Promises
Nile Post
As East African finance ministers prepare for Budget Day, and as the wider Horn and Great Lakes region moves through its own budget cycle, the figures will sound immense. Kenya is… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola - Institutions Step Up Health Precautions As New Semester Begins
Nile Post
As the new academic semester begins, educational institutions across the country have stepped up health precautions, introducing enhanced safety protocols amid continued vigilance… Read more »
Uganda: Karua, Lukwago Lead Besigye Legal Team in Luzira Evidence Review
Nile Post
A high-profile team of defense lawyers led by Kenyan human rights advocate Martha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Tuesday visited Luzira Maximum Security Prison to… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Trade Surges to Shs174 Trillion in Q1 2026 As Exports Strengthen Lead
Nile Post
The East African Community (EAC) recorded a significant expansion in international merchandise trade in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting rising economic activity across the… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access Promotes Regional Security, Shared Prosperity
ENA
Ethiopia's pursuit of secure access to the sea will contribute to regional security, economic cooperation, and shared prosperity across the Horn of Africa, according to a senior… Read more »
Kenya: China Showcases Dunhuang Cultural Heritage At UN Nairobi Dialogue Event
Capital FM
A vivid showcase of China's ancient artistic traditions transformed the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) into a stage for cultural diplomacy on Tuesday, as performers from… Read more »
Uganda: Three Nominated As Kalangala Woman MP By-Election Takes Shape
Nile Post
The Electoral Commission has officially commenced the nomination process for candidates seeking to fill the vacant Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat following the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Calls for Review of Harmful Cultural Practices in Ebola Fight
Nile Post
President Museveni has called on communities to preserve cultural traditions that promote social well-being while abandoning or modifying practices that pose a threat to public… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Vigilance On Ebola
Nile Post
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and strictly follow public health guidelines following the confirmation of 19 Ebola cases and two deaths in the country. Read more »
