June 19
Sudan: Sudan - Unlawful Attacks On Civilians, Infrastructure [press release]
HRW
UN, AU Should Immediately Act to Ensure Protection in Darfur, Elsewhere Read more »
Tanzania: Researchers Promote New Cotton Planting Techniques to Boost Yields
Daily News
National Coordinator for Cotton and Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) Ukiriguru Center, Dr Paul Saidia has urged Cotton farmers in Morogoro to adhere… Read more »
Mauritius: Passing Out Parade - Prime Minister Jugnauth Calls Upon Police Officers to Adhere to the Rule of Law
Government of Mauritius
"Discipline, loyalty, integrity, objectiveness and adherence to the rule of law are the bedrock upon which effective and honorable policing is built. As police officers who have… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Reinforce Dev't Endeavors in Mineral, Bamboo Resources As Key Spheres for Prosperity - DPM
ENA
Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh stated that Ethiopia will be accelerating its ongoing minerals and bamboo development activities to realize the country's prosperity… Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Anita Among - Summon MPs Through Me
Independent (Kampala)
The Speaker, Anita Among has directed the Police to summon Members of Parliament under investigation, through her. Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Eases Conditions for Taxpayers to Settle Tax Arrears in Instalments
New Times
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has simplified the conditions for taxpayers to settle their tax arrears in instalments by removing the requirement of a 10 per cent down payment and… Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is How Youth MPs Are Elected in Rwanda
New Times
Thirty-one candidates are vying for the two youth representation seats in the Lower House of Parliament in the upcoming 2024 elections scheduled for July. Read more »
Kenya: How President Ruto's Punitive Taxes Threaten Namibia-Kenya Trade
Namibian
President William Ruto's finance bill 2024, tabled in parliament for passage yesterday, contains punitive taxes poised to dent the progressive strides made towards bolstering… Read more »
Kenya: MPs Begin Debate On Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Members of Parliament began debate on the Finance Bill 2024 that outlines revenue generating initiatives by the Kenya Kwanza government. Read more »
Tanzania: BOT Sells Over U.S.$155 Million to Local Banks
Daily News
In an effort to address the dollar shortage in the country, the Central Bank of Tanzania (BoT) sold a total of 155.8 million US dollars to various banks between January and April… Read more »
Tanzania: Moody's, Fitch Upgrade to Attract More FDIs to Tanzania
Daily News
Two global credit rating agencies have upgraded Tanzania's economic status to stable from a positive outlook, thanks to its steady macroeconomic fundamentals. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Makes Groundbreaking for 22 Twin Towers in Nairobi
Daily News
Tanzania has made a groundbreaking move by starting the construction of twin towers in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Attracts U.S.$2.8 Billion Annually From U.S. Ties - Report
Daily News
A new report has revealed that the relationship between Tanzania and the US has delivered 2.8bn US dollars (about 7.4tri/-) annually in tangible benefits to Tanzanians and the… Read more »
Tanzania: VP Invites Bii to Invest in Clean Cooking Energy
Daily News
Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has invited the UK's development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), to invest in clean cooking energy to support… Read more »
Tanzania: President Urges Govt to Pay Outstanding Debts to Media
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued an ultimatum for all ministries and public institutions with outstanding debts to media houses to verify and settle them by December… Read more »
Rwanda: Comfort People Ministries Feature Secular Artists in New Album
New Times
Comfort People Ministries, an emerging Rwandan evangelism group, recently released their debut gospel album, dubbed 'Thank You Lord'. What sets this album apart is its… Read more »
Egypt: Authorities Must End Campaign of Mass Arrests and Forced Returns of Sudanese Refugees
AI London
The Egyptian authorities must immediately cease the mass arbitrary arrests and unlawful deportations of Sudanese refugees who had crossed the border into Egypt seeking refuge from… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $1.5bn to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2029
New Times
According to Rwanda Energy Group (REG), the country needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029 after missing the 2024 target. Read more »
Uganda: NFA, Bunyoro Fight Over Budongo Forest Boundaries
Nile Post
Settlers on the boundaries of Budongo Forest Reserve in Bunyoro say they have no intention to vacate swathes of the land as demanded by the National Forestry Authority (NFA). Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Calls for Law Regulating Social Media to Protect Mainstream Media
Capital FM
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has called for a law regulating social media content to protect mainstream media. Read more »
Uganda: Emyooga Cash Changes Fortunes for Tororo Women
Nile Post
In Bukedi Region, women have traditionally faced various socio-economic challenges, including limited access to financial resources and opportunities for growth but through… Read more »
Uganda: Butebo Pastor Waylaid and Killed, Motorcycle Taken
Nile Post
Security in Butebo District is currently investigating circumstances under which a pastor was murdered in cold blood along Ladot road on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Shs960m Facility to Skill Women Working At Kiteezi Dumping Site
Nile Post
Kiteezi Samaritan, a non-government organization that helps uplifts the standards of people working at Kiteezi dumping site in Wakiso district is set to construct a shs960 million… Read more »
Kenya: Day of Reckoning for Relegation Candidates in Penultimate FKF Pl Round
Capital FM
Muhoroni Youth will be relegated from the FKF Premier League by Wednesday evening if they lose to already axed Nzoia Sugar in the penultimate match of the season set for the Mumias… Read more »
Kenya: Ken Odhiambo to Head Kenya U-23 Team for Cosafa Champs
Capital FM
Kenya will send an Under-23 team to the COSAFA Championship in South Africa later this month, with the squad being headed by senior team assistant coach Ken Odhiambo. Read more »