June 20
Uganda: Hundreds Benefit From Medical Camp Organized By CNOOC in Kikuube
Independent (Kampala)
The Chinese oil giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Uganda is holding a two-day medical camp in the country's western district of Kikuube, where hundreds of… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, WIPO Sign Technical Cooperation Agreement
SNA
Minister of Justice, Dr. Muawiya Osman Muhammad Khair signed, on Thursday evening, a technical cooperation agreement between the Republic of Sudan and the World Intellectual… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Working to Combat Deforestation, Degradation & Climate Change Through Various Intiatives
ENA
The Government of Ethiopia is working on landscape restoration through various initiatives to combat deforestation, degradation and climate change, Ethiopian Forestry Development… Read more »
Ethiopia: Agricultural Research Institute Stresses Need for Intensifying Mushroom Production
ENA
The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) has stressed the need for intensifying efforts to scale up edible mushrooms harvest to enhance food security and job… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Using Modern Methods to Enhance Quality of Export Horticultural Products
ENA
Technological innovations have been employed to enhance the export quality and standards of Ethiopia's horticultural products, according to the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority. Read more »
Kenya: Azimio MPs Declare 'Battle Far From Over' As Finance Bill Passes First Hurdle
Capital FM
President William Ruto secured a significant victory Thursday as the Finance Bill 2024 passed the second reading stage despite street protests and opposition from Azimio La Umoja… Read more »
Sudan: Journalist Detained in Darfur, UK Travel Advisory Warns of Kidnapping Risk in Sudan
Dabanga
Media representatives in Darfur have condemned the detention of Sudan TV journalist Ahmed Jamam, who was detained in El Fasher two weeks ago, according to his family. Several… Read more »
Sudan: Saudi Solidarity With Sudan Solution
Dabanga
In an address to the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Abdulmohsen Majed bin Khothaila, underscored the… Read more »
Rwanda: Recording Academy Meets Rwandan Creatives As Expansion Plan Takes Shape
New Times
The Recording Academy's expansion plan to support music creators in Rwanda and other African countries looks promising after the academy delegation, headed by CEO Harvey Mason Jr.,… Read more »
Rwanda: Robust Financial Ecosystem Key to Economic Resilience - PM Ngirente
New Times
Rwanda's Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that building a strong financial ecosystem is critical to contributing to overall economic resilience, urging members of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Three Ethiopian Truck Drivers and One Repairman Die From Heat in Djibouti
Addis Standard
At least three Ethiopian truck drivers and one repairman have died in the past two weeks, and two additional drivers have been hospitalized, all due to the extreme temperatures in… Read more »
Seychelles: Coral Reefs - Coordinated Approach to Mitigate Bleaching Discussed At Didem Meeting in Seychelles
Seychelles News Agency
A senior scientist from the Monaco Scientific Centre said a coordinated approach is the ideal way to mitigate coral bleaching and climate change. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Parliament Rejects Private Member's Bill On Political Functions of Speaker, Ds and Loto
Seychelles News Agency
The National Assembly of Seychelles on Wednesday rejected a private member's bill seeking to remove the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker (DS) from the political hold of his or her… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Senators Criticize Wetangula Over Access to Public Gallery
Capital FM
Opposition Senators have criticized National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, accusing him of heavy-handedness for denying them access to the public gallery to witness the debate… Read more »
Kenya: Daadab, Kakuma to Be Municipalities in Refugees Integration Plan
Capital FM
The resettlement of over 700,000 refugees in Daadab and Kakuma camps inched closer to reality after key stakeholders formally adopted the planned integration with local… Read more »
Uganda: Ssekikubo Accuses Parliament Official of Sabotaging Censure Motion
Nile Post
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has accused Ahmed Kagoye, the Sergeant at Arms at Parliament, of ordering the removal of a table and chairs he was using to collect… Read more »
Ethiopia: House Approves U.S.$275 Million Loan Agreement With IDA
ENA
House of Peoples' Representative approved a 275 million USD loan agreement made between the government of Ethiopia and International Development Association (IDA) during its 33rd… Read more »
Ethiopia: Residents of Keranio Town, Amhara Region, in Shock a Week After Seven Killed By 'Government Forces'
Addis Standard
In the wake of a recent incident in the town of Keranio, reportedly involving "members of governmental security forces," local residents expressed ongoing anxieties. Read more »
Tanzania: State Lists People With Albinism Protection Measures
Daily News
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has outlined eight measures the government intends to implement to ensure the safety and security of people with albinism. Read more »
Sudan: WFP Scaling Up As Hunger Catastrophe Looms [press release]
WFP
World Food Programme boosting operations to support an additional 5 million people by the end of the year - and avert famine in the war-torn country Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Says Taxation Key for Development Amid Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
Central Organization of Trade Unions, (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli sayus taxation is key for development amid countrywide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Ethiopia: Protecting Children's Rights, Ensuring a Safe and Secure Future
Ethiopian Herald
Promoting the protection and the well-being of children is becoming a pressing concern among countries of the world, as children are at the higher risk than others and unable to… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'Each Time a Woman Stands Up for Herself, She Stands Up for All Women' [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian government, with the aim to ensure the equal participation and benefits of women has put in place various strategies and policies and implemented various activities… Read more »
Eritrea: Prayer Service in Connection With Martyrs' Day
Shabait
Asmara, 19 June 2024 - Prayer services and sermons marking Martyrs' Day were held at St. Michael Church and Al-Khulafae Al-Rashideen Grand Mosque in the capital city, Asmara. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Court Acquits Former President's Son Over Charges Involving Death of 29 Suspected Ethiopian Migrants
Addis Standard
Tadikira Mafubza, the step-son of Malawi's former President Peter Mutharika, has been acquitted of all charges in a case involving allegations of human trafficking and aggravated… Read more »