June 19
Sudan: UN Refugee Chief Urges End to 'Insane' Sudan War
VOA
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, on Wednesday urged an end to the war in Sudan, where hunger and violence have driven millions from their homes. Read more »
Sudan: Disregard for Human Rights, Law Drives Crisis in Sudan - Investigators
VOA
Independent investigators have accused Sudan's warring parties of driving the country into a humanitarian abyss by blatantly disregarding fundamental human rights and international… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Chief Meets Haitian Officials Ahead of Deployment
Capital FM
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome on Tuesday met with a delegation from Haiti police in Nairobi ahead of the planned deployment of Kenya's police units to lead a… Read more »
Kenya: Those Who Want to Demonstrate Can Demonstrate, It Is Their Democratic Right - President Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has weighed in on the ongoing demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024 saying it is the democratic right of Kenyans. Read more »
Somalia: Islamic State in Somalia Poses a Growing Threat, U.S. Officials Say
Shabelle
The U.S. is intensifying its counterterrorism efforts in Somalia due to a rising threat from ISIS-Somalia, the regional affiliate of the Islamic State (ISIS). Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Gears Up for National Day Celebrations
Shabelle
The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh said on Wednesday that the preparations for the upcoming national days on June 26 and July 1 are in… Read more »
Uganda: Give Me Summons Before Arresting My MPs - Among
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed her disapproval of the arrest of MPs by the police without providing summons to her. Read more »
Kenya: 'The Roof Does All the Work' - the Rise of Green Roofs in Nairobi [analysis]
African Arguments
Planting vegetation on buildings can bring many perks for those that can afford them, but the environmental benefits should not be overstated. Read more »
Tanzania: Dar Fish Export Increases By 40% in One Year
Daily News
TANZANIA'S fish export has increased by 41 per cent within one year, thanks to the growing sea products out- put--aquafarming. Read more »
Ethiopia: Auditor General Exposes Rampant Financial Mismanagement, Massive Overdue Receivables
Addis Standard
On Tuesday, 18 June, 2024, Meseret Demisse, the head of the Office of the Federal Auditor General, presented a startling report to the House of Peoples' Representatives. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Army Launches New Maneuver Against Al-Shabaab in Hiran Region
Shabelle
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict against Al-Shabaab, the Somali National Army (SNA) has initiated a new military movement in the areas surrounding the… Read more »
Kenya: NGOs Spent Sh197.9bn On Projects Last Financial Year
Capital FM
Non-Governmental Organisations spent a total of Sh197.9 billion on projects last financial year, according to a report details the sector's contribution to the economy. Read more »
Kenya: Police Officer Loses Forearms After Teargas Canister Explodes in Anti-Finance Bill 2024 Protests
Capital FM
A police officer lost both his forearms Tuesday during the anti-Finance Bill when a teargas canister exploded on his hands. Read more »
Rwanda: How Has Europe Fared in Bringing to Book Genocide Fugitives?
New Times
Figures obtained by The New Times show that European countries have been reluctant to try suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who are on their territory… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR's Grandi Warns Sudan Carnage Will Force Millions More to Flee [press release]
UNHCR
On his second visit to Sudan since the outbreak of war last year, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned today that without concerted peace efforts, many more… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Issues Warning On Unsafe Shampoo in Dark and Lovely
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has warned its members states against the sale and use of unsafe shampoo reported to have penetrated the South Africa market. Read more »
Sudan: Spiking Hunger and Prices - Sudan's Neighbours Grapple With a Widening Crisis
WFP
World Food Programme ramps up assistance, appeals for funding amid soaring food insecurity in Chad and South Sudan Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Cautioned Against Sharing Leaders' Phone Numbers Without Consent After MPs' Lines Were Circulated
Capital FM
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a warning against unauthorized sharing of personal data such as names and phone numbers. Read more »
Kenya: A Village That Gives Home to Orphans Affected By HIV/Aids
Capital FM
When you hear the word 'Nyumbani' most Swahili speakers would understand it to mean home, a place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Army Vs Al-Shabaab - As African Union Troops Leave, Which Is the Stronger Military Force? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The African Union (AU) has gradually reduced its troop numbers in Somalia since late 2017, from a peak of over 22,000 to about 14,000 today. Another 4,000 AU peacekeepers are… Read more »
Ethiopia: Four Dead, Eight Hospitalized After Eating Anthrax-Infected Beef in Tigray's Hintalo District
Addis Standard
Four people in Hintalo, South West Tigray, have died after consuming contaminated beef from an anthrax-infected ox, according to the Tigray Health Bureau. Eight others remain… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Siege Bears Hallmarks of Brutal Darfur War
DW
DW spoke to Sudanese civilians under siege in El Fasher amid attacks by the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. Is this a repeat of the "scorched earth" tactics used in the Darfur… Read more »
Kenya: WFP Welcomes U.S.$37 Million From U.S. Govt to Support Refugees in Kenya
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US$37 million from the United States Government to provide critical food and nutrition assistance to… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Finance Bill Protests Kick Off in Mombasa Despite Rains
Capital FM
Anti-Finance bill protests on Wednesday kicked off in Mombasa despite rains being experienced in the area. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
UNDP
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »