June 17
Uganda: Nile Basin Countries Urged to Utilize Nile River for Common Development
Independent (Kampala)
Scholars have called for the Nile Basin countries to join forces to fairly utilize the Nile River to meet their peoples' soaring demand for water, energy, and food. Read more »
Rwanda: I Will Keep Challenging Myself to Do More, Kagame Promises Ahead of Elections
New Times
President Paul Kagame has talked about what he aspires to do if re-elected to the office come July 15 when the national presidential and parliamentary elections will take place. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Calls for African Solidarity to Overcome Global Challenges
New Times
President Paul Kagame has called for deeper cooperation among African countries to collectively find solutions to problems affecting the continent, through existing channels. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 20,000 Candidates to Undertake Practical National Exams
New Times
Practical National Examinations for the 2023-2024 academic year will start on Tuesday, June 18, and run through June 28 with 26,685 candidates taking part. The exams will be… Read more »
Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial
New Times
A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16. Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Regulator Warns Iwacu Press Group After Police Assault 2 of Outlet's Journalists
CPJ
Burundian authorities must desist from intimidating the independent news outlet Iwacu Press Group and swiftly investigate recent police attacks on two of the outlet's journalists,… Read more »
Sudan: Mounting Warnings That Agricultural Season 'Has Failed' in Sudan
Dabanga
The National Umma Party (NUP) has issued a dire warning about the state of Sudan's agricultural sector, highlighting the failure of the current season and the "looming threat of… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius' Next Growth Phase - a New Plan Is Needed As the Tax Haven Era Fades [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritians will head to the polls by November 2024 and politicians are considering the economic direction of the island country. Read more »
Uganda: Terego Intensifies Drive to Restore Grey Crowned Cranes
Nile Post
Conservation efforts in Terego have successfully restored the previously destroyed breeding places of the Grey Crowned Crane. Read more »
Uganda: Building a 'Future-Proof' Supply Chain in Uganda
Global Fund
Uganda's National Medical Stores facility in Entebbe holds and distributes essential health commodities including medicines, diagnostics and 14 types of vaccines to more than 3,500… Read more »
Uganda: Police, Army Announce Joint Crackdown On Errant Vips On the Road
Nile Post
Police have said they have launched a joint crackdown against errant drivers, especially for government vehicles and VIPs. Read more »
Namibia/Lesotho: Namibia to Face Angola, Lesotho, and Seychelles in Cosafa Cup
Namibia Economist
Namibia has been placed in Group C alongside Angola, Lesotho, and Seychelles for the upcoming Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup, as announced last week. Read more »
Eritrea: Cultural Program in Connection With Martyrs Day
Shabait
A cultural program in connection with Martyrs Day, 20 June, was organized by artists at Cinema Roma on 15 June under the theme "Our Arts to Our Martyrs". The event was coordinated… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Military Forces Deployed to Bal'ad for Enhanced Security Measures
Shabelle
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering security in the region, Somali military forces have been dispatched to the Balcad district of the Middle Shabelle region. Read more »
Tanzania: President Samia Issues Eid Al Adha Greetings
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Eid Al Adha to all Muslim, calling on people to exercise peace, unity, love among themselves as well… Read more »
Kenya: First Lady Rachael Honors President Ruto and Fathers Nationwide in Heartfelt Father's Day Message
Capital FM
First Lady Mama Rachael Ruto celebrated her husband, President William Ruto, with a unique and heartfelt Father's Day message on Sunday. Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Further Commits to Improve Infrastructures
Daily News
ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has reaffirmed the government's determination to improve infrastructures including roads and airports, to pave way for investments in the Islands. Read more »
Tanzania: Mpango Eulogises Late Malawi VP As Steadfast Leader
Daily News
THE Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango has paid tribute to the late Malawi Vice-President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima who died in a tragic plane crash last week. Read more »
Tanzania: Three Out of Ten Children Under Five Years Are Stunted-Data
Daily News
MINISTER for Health, Ms Ummy Mwalimu has highlighted worrying statistics indicating that approximately three out of ten children under the age of five in Tanzania are stunted due… Read more »
Uganda: Muslims in Kibaale Urged to Denounce Domestic Violence
Nile Post
Muslims in Greater Kibaale have been asked to work as a team in fighting against domestic violence and environmental degradation. Read more »
Uganda: Free Talk Therapy Ramped Up to Combat Mental Health Crisis
Nile Post
Uganda is grappling with a mental health crisis, with suicide rates soaring and experts calling for urgent national action. Read more »
Uganda: Tickling the Monkey On the Back of Shs290bn Tourism Budget
Nile Post
The government plans to spend Shs289.6 billion on tourism development programmes in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Fears of Renewed Insurgency After Karamojong Warriors Kill Four
Nile Post
Karamojong warriors are feared to have resumed attacks in Moroto after at least four people were killed and several injured in the last four days. Read more »
Malawi: Raila Delivers Ruto's Condolences At Malawi VP Memorial
Capital FM
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Sunday among the leaders who attended the memorial service of Malawi's late Vice President, Saulos Chilima, in Lilongwe, Malawi. Read more »
Uganda: High Cases of Malnutrition Worry Kiryandongo
Nile Post
Authorities in Kiryandongo have raised concerns over the rising cases of malnutrition in the district. Read more »