April 08
Rwanda: Photos - Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a New Unesco World Heritage Site
New Times
The memorial is divided into various sections, including mass graves where over 50,000 victims are laid to rest. Read more »
April 07
Africa: Can We End Cervical Cancer in South Sudan by 2030?
allAfrica
In South Sudan, young Keji* experienced a life of hardships and tragedies that ultimately led to her untimely death at the age of 20. Born in an… Read more »
Kenya: Young Kenyans Are Not Finding Work - How Universities Can Do a Better Job of Training Entrepreneurs [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya's long-term development blueprint, Vision 2030, envisions an empowered youth driving economic growth. The focus on its young population (aged 15-34) is apt given that the… Read more »
Somalia: Somali PM Hamza Abdi Barre Reshuffles Cabinet
Shabelle
In a long-awaited move to reshape the government, Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has announced the reshuffling of his cabinet on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Tells Doctors to Make Realistic Demands in Strike Stand-Off
Capital FM
President William Ruto has emphasized the need for doctors to understand the government's fiscal constraints, stressing the importance of living within means when it comes to… Read more »
Sudan: Five Years After Al Bashir Overthrow, 'Flame of Sudan Revolution Will Not Be Extinguished'
Dabanga
April 6, marking five years after the revolutionary sit-in was set up in front of the Central Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces in downtown Khartoum in 2019, did not pass as an… Read more »
Africa: WomenLift Health Conference Aims to Break Down Barriers for Women in Global Leadership
allAfrica
The vibrant city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania becomes a focal point for a global revolution this weekend. An international global movement for women in health leadership converges… Read more »
Tanzania: Minister Jafo Highlights What Union Has Achieved in Key Sectors
Daily News
MINISTER of State in the Vice-President's Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo has said a lot of success have been registered in education, health and water sectors in… Read more »
Sudan: Even If the Guns Are Silent, US Diplomat Claims Sudan's Starvation Is Irreversible
Ayin English
Humanitarian leaders in the region have told the United States Special Envoy for Sudan that the crisis in Sudan is so severe that starvation is unavoidable, even if a lull in… Read more »
Rwanda: World Let Us Down in Our Most Trying Moment - Kagame
Nile Post
Rwanda marked 30 years of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on Sunday, kicking off a weeklong mourning period during which entertainment in whatever form, bars, sports and others… Read more »
Africa: AU Vows to Protect Youth From Being Genocide Ideology Agents
New Times
The African Union (AU) Commission is committed to protecting the youth from being used as agents of the propagation of hate speech and genocide ideology, especially during the… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Holistic Pursuit of Peace Flourishing With Remarkable Progress
Ethiopian Herald
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Rwanda: Rusizi - African Swine Fever Kills 100 Pigs
New Times
African swine fever has killed, about 82 pigs in Rusizi District, officials reported. African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs,… Read more »
Central Africa: Remembering Rwanda - A Tragic Tale of the 1994 Genocide
Nile Post
The scars of 1994 run deep, with survivors haunted by memories of loss and trauma that defy comprehension. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, France Finalize Deal to Fund Nairobi Commuter Railway
Independent (Kampala)
Kenya and France have finalized an agreement to facilitate funding for the upgrading of the Nairobi Commuter Railway, a rail network serving Nairobi and its suburbs, officials said… Read more »
Uganda: Bukomansimbi Goat Traders Frustrated With Prolonged Quarantine
Nile Post
In Kigangazi Town Council, Bukomansimbi District, a rift has emerged between goat traders and local authorities following the prolonged cattle quarantine affecting the town's… Read more »
Uganda: I Am Not Standing in 2026, Says Besigye
Nile Post
Four time former presidential candidate, Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye has dismissed claims he is going to stand again in the 2026 general election. Read more »
Mozambique: Rwanda Govt Promises More Troops for Cabo Delgado
AIM
Rwanda intends to send more troops to the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, according to Brig-Gen Patrick Karuretwa, head of international cooperation in the Rwanda… Read more »
Uganda: A Disappointing Constitutional Court [column]
Independent (Kampala)
On Wednesday, the Constitutional Court upheld the retrogressive Anti Homosexuality Act (AHA). Although it struck down four provisions of this barbaric law, it left most of the Act… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry Underscores Spurring Startup Technology
Ethiopian Herald
- The government has been doing all its best to promote the startup technology and other related aspects, so stated Melaku Alebel, Industry Minister. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Works for Equitable Water Share
Ethiopian Herald
Over the last 13 years, along with the construction of the dam, which is not having a significant impact, Ethiopia has made the utmost efforts to conduct negotiations based on fair… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fiche Chamballala Means to Spread Peace, Unity Across Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
As Fiche Chamballala is a feast of unity and reconciliation , it has the power to promote peace across the nation , Sidama State Chief Administrator said. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Digital Payment Ensures Equitable Benefit Sharing - NBE
Ethiopian Herald
- The national digital payment initiative leverages global insights on digitization to foster stronger, safer, and fairer communities, National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Reform Govt Brings Immense Changes in Addis - Deputy Mayor
Ethiopian Herald
- The six-year-long national reform has brought about significant changes that have been greatly benefiting Addis Ababa and its residents, the Deputy Mayor said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethio - Engineering Group Set to Assemble Electric Vehicles
Ethiopian Herald
- Ethio-Engineering Group will shift to assemble electric vehicles and machines soon, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said, expressing the government's relentless support. Read more »