October 28
East Africa: Somaliland Elections - What's At Stake for Independence, Stability and Shifting Power Dynamics in the Horn of Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024. Read more »
Tanzania: Students and Peasants in Tanzania Join Hands to Mark World Food Sovereignty Day
People's Dispatch
MVIWATA brought together students and farmers for activities to discuss the importance of agroecology and food sovereignty across Tanzania and Africa. Read more »
Sudan: Provision of Small Projects for Sudanese Refugees in Abache Started
SNA
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in cooperation with the Humanitarian Aid Commission and the Central Committee for Refugees in Abeche, Chad, have begun providing… Read more »
Ethiopia: Teachers in Newly Established Ethiopian Regions Face Financial Hardships Amid Salary Cuts, Payment Delays
Addis Standard
Teachers across the newly established regions of South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and South west Ethiopia are grappling with severe financial difficulties as salary cuts and… Read more »
Kenya: Absentee Committee Chairs Risk Losing Positions, Speaker Wetangula Warns
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has read the riot act to chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of departmental, audit, appropriations, and other select committees for… Read more »
Sudan: 'Decisive Action' Needed to Halt Fighting in Sudan - UN
VOA
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "decisive action" on Monday to end the 18-month-long civil war in Sudan, where millions face starvation and have been… Read more »
Kenya: Jailing of Finance Executive, Chief Officer to Plunge County Into Chaos - Kisumu Tells Court
Capital FM
Kisumu County now wants the court to review a contempt conviction against its two top Treasury officials citing a looming crisis that could paralyse its operations. Read more »
Kenya: Petitioner Files Urgent Case in Eldoret to Reinstate Gachagua's Privileges
Capital FM
A petitioner has moved to court seeking orders to compel the government to reinstate benefits and privileges to Rigathi Gachagua, which were reportedly revoked following his… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Appeals High Court's Decision Affirming DCJ's Authority to Empanel Benches
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed a recent ruling by a three-judge bench of the High Court that upheld the authority of the Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) to constitute… Read more »
Sudan: Ministry Decision to Hold Certificate Exams 'Political and Discriminatory' - Sudan Teachers
Dabanga
Sudan's ongoing conflict has devastated all sectors of society, with education bearing some of the worst consequences. In an interview with Radio Dabanga, Sudanese Teachers'… Read more »
Uganda: 15% of Pregnant Women in Uganda Face Childbirth Complications - Officials
Nile Post
Experts have painted a complex picture of maternal health in the country, indicating that 15% of pregnant women face childbirth complications. Read more »
Uganda: Elections Hurt the Ugandan Economy - Experts
Nile Post
Elections disrupt foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and cause investors to hold off on decisions, leading to a "wait and see" approach. Read more »
Uganda: Legal Experts Warn of Obstacles Hindering Private Prosecution in Uganda
Nile Post
Legal experts have highlighted major challenges affecting private prosecutions in Uganda, citing obstacles such as inconsistent legal interpretation, limited resources, and… Read more »
Uganda: Parents Urged to Support Children's Talents in School
Nile Post
Speaking during a thanksgiving and Primary Seven candidates' dedication ceremony on Sunday at Parental Care Nursery and Primary School in Bushenyi, Senior Presidential Adviser on… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Civil War Exacerbates Economies in Neighbouring Countries
IPS
Critical levels of nationwide hunger in Sudan has only increased to critical levels since the start of the Sudanese civil war in April 2023. Escalated hostilities between the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Reinstates Part of Impeached DP Gachagua's Security, Official Vehicles
Capital FM
The Government has reinstated part of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's security detail.Gachagua who was impeached by the Senate on October 17 now has two of his… Read more »
Kenya: Police Investigating Death of Catholic Nun At Convent in Rongo
Capital FM
Police in Migori County are investigating the death of a Catholic nun at a Convent in Rongo town. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Presides Over KFS Inspector Cadets, Forest Trainees Pass-Out Parade
Capital FM
President William Ruto is presiding over the pass-out parade for newly-trained Kenya Forest Service (KFS) Inspector Cadets and Forest Trainees in Nakuru. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Ensure Production of Enough Food to Feed Kenyans - Ruto
Capital FM
The government's top priority is to ensure production of enough food to feed all Kenyans, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Outline Bottlenecks in AfCFTA Implementation
New Times
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) prioritises the private sector to drive African industrialisation and intra-African trade. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Kipruto in Race for World Athletics Award After Successful Year
Capital FM
Kenya's Benson Kipruto has been nominated for World Athletics Out of Stadium Male Athlete of the Year award. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs MOU With U.S. to Enhance Labour Standards and Worker Welfare
Capital FM
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Department of Labour to enhance labour standards and promote the welfare of workers. Read more »
October 27
Rwanda: Exact Origin of Marburg Virus Identified, Says Minister Nsanzimana
New Times
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, has said the Marburg virus that led to an outbreak on September 27 came from a cave where mining activities had been ongoing. Read more »
Kenya: Activist Boniface Mwangi Traced to Police Station After Home Raid
Capital FM
Activist Boniface Mwangi has been traced to the Kamukunji police station hours after he was picked up by police from his Machakos home. Read more »
Uganda: LRA Rebel Commander Jailed in Uganda for War Crimes in Landmark Case
RFI
Kampala, Uganda (Reuters) - Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord's Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for… Read more »
