October 31
Sudan: RSF Sexual Violence 'Intends to Terrorise Civilians', Says UN Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is responsible for extensive sexual violence, including gang rape, abductions, and instances amounting to sexual slavery, according to a new report… Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Missions Call On Kenya to Address Rising Arbitrary Arrests and Disappearances
Capital FM
Nine diplomatic missions in Nairobi have expressed serious concerns over rising cases of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Duale Flags Off 100 Electric Vehicles By Mojaev in Nairobi
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has flagged off the first 100 fully electric vehicles from auto dealer MojaEV at the company's headquarters in Nairobi. Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali President Farmajo Criticizes NCC Decisions, Calls for Inclusive Governance
Shabelle
Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo on Wednesday sharply criticized the decisions reached by the National Consultative Council (NCC), accusing the body of exacerbating… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Rejects Term Extension, Opposes Mogadishu Forum's Communiqué
Shabelle
The Jubaland state in Somalia has firmly rejected a proposed term extension for both regional and federal leaders, denouncing Wednesday's decision made at the National Consultative… Read more »
East Africa: President Ruto Jets Out to Bunjumbura for Comesa Heads of State Summit
Capital FM
President William Ruto has jetted out to Bujumbura for the 23rd Summit of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Court Lifts Orders Blocking Swearing-in of Deputy President Nominee
VOA
A Kenyan court has lifted orders blocking the swearing-in of Deputy President nominee Kithuri Kindiki -- dealing a blow to former DP Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached and removed… Read more »
Uganda: 2024 Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege Festival Announces Nyege in the City Program, Showcasing Jinja City Attractions
Independent (Kampala)
Africa's largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival.… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Money Climaxes the Vroomula Amajja Campaign, Rewarding Over 6000 Customers and Driving Digital Transformation
Independent (Kampala)
Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the three-month nationwide rewards campaign, Vroomula Amajja, a transformative initiative designed to reward Airtel… Read more »
Kenya: Impeached DP Gachagua Wants to Stop Kindiki's Swearing In - Again
Capital FM
Rigathi Gachagua has asked the High Court to temporarily stay its order lifting conservatory orders that had blocked the swearing-in of his successor, Kithure Kindiki. Read more »
Kenya: A New Era of Premium Tequila in Kenya - Don Julio 1942 and the Rise of Luxury Spirits
Capital FM
For years, tequila carried a reputation for harshness--a drink downed quickly at the club, often leading to regrettable hangovers the next morning. This, however, was the story of… Read more »
October 30
Uganda: Uganda Battles Rising Mpox Cases As Kampala Records Highest Outbreak
Nile Post
Authorities report that mpox primarily affects urban and ghetto communities, with vulnerable groups like commercial sex workers, timber dealers, university students (particularly… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Leaders Agree On Framework for Universal Suffrage
VOA
Political leaders in Somalia agreed Wednesday on a framework for the country's first national one-person, one-vote elections, a government statement said. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker Warns of 'Fading and Complicated Peace Prospects'
Dabanga
In a report for the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker published Monday, Dr Bakry Eljak Elmedni, professor and member of the Civil Democratic Forces alliance, Tagaddum (Arabic… Read more »
Tanzania: 'Uncertain Future' On Eve of Local Elections
Agenzia Fides
"They will not silence us, Tanzania belongs to all of us and we will fight for our right to be heard," said opposition politician John Mnyika, referring to the current government… Read more »
Uganda: Caregivers - Uganda's Silent Heroes Facing Hardships to Save Lives
Nile Post
In Uganda, caregivers stand as the unsung heroes of the healthcare system, offering essential support to patients in hospitals and homes alike. Read more »
Kenya: Authorities Deny Call Monitoring Allegations
Capital FM
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has denied allegations that detectives are colluding with mobile service providers to conduct unauthorized tracking and… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Protests Against Supreme Court's Finance Act Ruling
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's ruling overturning the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »
Kenya: Health Ministry Reports 83% Drop in New HIV Infection in a Decade
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa announced on Wednesday that Kenya recorded 16,752 new HIV infections in 2023, a significant drop from 101,560 in 2013. Read more »
Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries - Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
Somalia: UN Security Council Votes to Withdraw Political Mission From Somalia After a Decade
Radio Dalsan
The UN Security Council voted on Wednesday to initiate a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has operated in the country for more than a decade. Read more »
Sudan: Enforced Disappearances 'Systematic and Escalating' - Africa Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Dabanga
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) organised a meeting with Sudanese civil society organisations and human rights defenders to address enforced disappearances… Read more »
Kenya: KPC Upgrades Nairobi-Eldoret Pipeline to Boost Fuel Supply
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has completed an upgrade of the Nairobi-Eldoret pipeline to increase petroleum product transportation and meet growing demand in Kenya's western… Read more »
