October 27
Madagascar/Malawi: Malawi Scorchers' Semifinal Hopes Dwindle After Narrow Win Over Madagascar
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Scorchers face a challenging path to the semifinals of the COSAFA Women's Championship 2024 following a narrow 1-0 victory over Madagascar. In order to advance, they… Read more »
October 26
Sudan: UN Official Decries Attacks Against Civilians in Al Jazirah State
UN News
The top UN humanitarian official in Sudan has raised alarm over a sharp escalation of violence in a region near the capital, Khartoum, where recent attacks reportedly carried out… Read more »
October 25
Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President [guest column]
allAfrica
The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »
Uganda: Reaction Mixed As Ugandan Court Sentences Former LRA Commander to 40 Years
VOA
A Ugandan court sentenced former Lord's Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Extends Deadline for Constitution Amendment Bill Feedback After 200,000 Submissions
Capital FM
The Senate has extended the deadline for public submissions on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill to Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 5 PM. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Army Seizes Key Areas in Sennar, 'RSF Defection Reprisals Heighten Civilian Fears'
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reclaimed the strategic city of El Souki in Sennar yesterday, just a day after capturing El Dinder, as they continue to advance against the… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Agency Warns of 'Severe Risks' As Most Refugee Children in Ethiopia Remain Unregistered
Addis Standard
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned that only 12 percent of the 576,000 refugee children in Ethiopia have been registered in the country's vital registration… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia in Brics - Advancing Multilateralism With Global Growth Leaders
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia joined the BRICS alliance a year ago, alongside Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, marking a major diplomatic achievement as the country enjoys steady economic… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Says Kiswahili Can Easily Become a Powerful International Language
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of East Africa and Africa at large to use their similarity and promote Kiswahili as a powerful tool for economic integration… Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Adani's Sh95 Billion Energy Deal With Kenya
Capital FM
The High Court has suspended the Sh95 billion agreement between Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Adani Energy Solutions for constructing and operating key electricity transmission… Read more »
Kenya: High Court Puts On Hold Adani, Ketraco Transmission Line Deal
Capital FM
The High Court has temporarily halted the Sh96 billion deal between the Energy Ministry and Adani Energy Solutions Limited for the construction of electricity transmission lines… Read more »
Sudan: UN Agencies Warn of Spiraling Sudan Crisis As Civilians Face Grave Risks and Famine Threat Grows Amid Access Barriers
UNHCR
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to spiral, with millions of people in desperate need of assistance. The conflict has displaced over 11 million people, both internally… Read more »
Sudan: North Darfur - SAF Airstrikes Kill 3 - Sudanese Congress Party Member Detained
Dabanga
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) airstrikes killed three people yesterday in Mellit, North Darfur, as fierce fighting continued in the state capital, El Fasher. Mudasir Omar Bashir, a… Read more »
Sudan: SAF Procurement Chief Latest Hit By U.S. Sanctions
Dabanga
Yesterday, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman, director of the Sudanese Defence Industries System (DIS).… Read more »
Rwanda: School Visits Resume As Marburg Virus Lessens
New Times
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has updated its measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in Rwandan schools, announcing the resumption of monthly visits and… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Vessel Oruc Reis Docks At Mogadishu Port Ahead of Oil and Gas Exploration Off Somalia's Coast
Shabelle
In a move to bolster its energy security and assert its maritime exploration capabilities, Türkiye's state-of-the-art seismic research vessel, Oruc Reis, has embarked on a… Read more »
Kenya: Senate Email Crashes After Receiving Over 200,000 Submissions On Term Limits Extension
Capital FM
The Senate email system has crashed after receiving over 200,000 submissions on new term limits extension. Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy, First Lady Zinash Arrive in Malaysia for Official Visit
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew together with the ministerial delegation arrived in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia for an official visit. Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds of Kenyans Turn Up At KICC, Kabete Polytechnic for Qatar Job Interviews
Capital FM
There were long queues at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and the Kabete National Polytechnic Friday as hundreds of Kenyans turned up for interviews for jobs in… Read more »
Kenya: Inquest Launched for Body Found in Wajir Lake As DNA Rules Out Identity of Missing MCA
Capital FM
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Wajir to open an inquest into the unidentified body found in Lake Yahud… Read more »
Rwanda: Chogm 2024 - Kagame Calls for Youth Investment
New Times
President Paul Kagame has emphasized the need for significant investment in the Commonwealth's young population to address urgent global challenges. Read more »
Eritrea: Congress of YPFDJ in Italy
Shabait
The Young People's Front for Democracy and Justice (YPFDJ) organization in Italy held its 6th congress on 20 October in Milan. Read more »
Ethiopia: Mining Beyond Economic Impetus in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
It is well recognized that mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. These materials are used for a plethora of purposes,… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Poised to Lead East Africa's Digital Revolution - Report
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia is well-positioned to become a digital leader in East Africa, with the nation's digital economy projected to contribute over 1.3 trillion Birr to GDP by 2028,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Russia Keen to Bolster Ties
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia and Russia are keen to reinforce bilateral relations, leaders of the two expressed, amid the growing diplomatic interactions since Ethiopia became member of the BRICS bloc… Read more »
