June 16
Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Russia's Invasion, Highlights African Conflicts At Global Summit
Capital FM
President William Ruto has joined world leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it unlawful, unjust, and against international law. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Launches Initiative to Maintain, Enhance Kampala's Green Spaces
Nile Post
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a new initiative aimed at maintaining and enhancing the green spaces throughout Kampala. Read more »
Rwanda: How Republican Guard Secures Third Consecutive Title Victory
New Times
The Republican Guard (RG) team on Sunday, June 16, won their third straight RDF Liberation Cup competition after defeating Basic Military Training Center Nasho (BMTC Nasho) 3-0 in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf40bn for Forest Management in Kaduha-Gitwe Corridor
New Times
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved $31 million (approximately Rwf40 billion) in funding for Rwanda. This investment aims to boost forest… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly 600 Candidates Scramble for 80 Seats in Parliament
New Times
Candidates eligible to contest for parliamentary seats in the Lower House in the 2024 elections expected in July, rose to 589 as per the final list by the National Electoral… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Botswana Commemorate Genocide Against Tutsi
New Times
The Rwandan community in Botswana on Thursday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka30) amid calls to fight and prevent the resurgence of… Read more »
Uganda: Tighten Your Belts in the New Financial Year, Peace Ambassador Kambula Warns Ugandans
Nile Post
Peace Service Ambassador, Milton Kambula has warned that Ugandans should wait for hard and tough moments following the reading of the Shs72.136 trillion budget for the financial… Read more »
Uganda: Property Worth Millions Destroyed As Fire Guts Rubanda's Muko Market
Nile Post
Several property worth millions of shillings has been destroyed after fire gutted businesses at Muko Market area in Murukoro village in Muko sub-county for Rubanda district. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Govt Makes Strides but Cholera Always Still One Bad Water Away
Nile Post
Cholera remains a significant public health challenge in Uganda, where periodic outbreaks of the acute diarrheal disease occur. Read more »
Ethiopia: Farmers in Oromia's West Guji Zone Expanding Cultivation of High-Yielding Coffee Varieties
ENA
Farmers in West Guji Zone, Oromia region are expanding the cultivation of higher-yielding coffee varieties, zone Administrator Adula Hirbaye said. Read more »
Sudan: River Nile Tribal Leaders Arrested On Suspicion of Corruption
Dabanga
The leader of El Angeryab tribe, Ibrahim Osman, has been arrested by authorities in River Nile state, along with several local officials, on suspicion of corruption involving… Read more »
Sudan: UN Officials Hope New Resolution 'Will Alleviate Suffering in North Darfur Capital'
Dabanga
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his deep concern about the continued fighting in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, and throughout Sudan, stressing the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets Zelensky At Swiss Peace Summit, Reaffirms Support for Ukraine
Capital FM
President William Ruto held a bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Saturday evening, on the sidelines of the peace summit in Switzerland. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Legacy Program Minimizes Environmental Shocks
Ethiopian Herald
Countries in the Nile Basin launched the Nile Basin Initiative, a regional intergovernmental cooperation, on February 22, 1999, with the objectives of promoting regional security… Read more »
Kenya: Nyeri Coffee Factory Installs Solar Machine to Cut Energy Costs
Capital FM
Kiandu Coffee Factory in Nyeri has installed solar panels to cut energy costs. Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, General Kabashi Inspects the Artillery At Atbara
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Shams-Eddin Kabbashi, arrived this Sunday morning in the River Nile… Read more »
Rwanda: Fans Celebrate Return to Refurbished Amahoro Stadium
New Times
Excitement was palpable as Rwandan football enthusiasts returned to the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium which host the derby between two local fierce rivals APR FC vs Rayon… Read more »
June 15
Ethiopia: Fresh Conflict Erupts in Border Areas of Afar and Somali Regions
Addis Standard
A conflict erupted on Wednesday in the Adda Ado district, Yangudi zone of the Afar region, resulting in several deaths, dozens of displaced individuals, and multiple kidnappings,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Feel the Pulse of Addis Ababa's Streets [opinion]
Reporter
As the sun dips below the horizon, Meskel Square awakens, bathed in vibrant lights and the infectious rhythms of live music. Every Saturday, this iconic spot transforms into an… Read more »
Ethiopia: Improvement to Simmering Conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray Region Noted in UN Update
Reporter
The UN Human Rights chief on Friday urged all parties to the conflict in Ethiopia to halt hostilities and resolve differences peacefully as conflicts continue to endanger peace in… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Not US Pawn in Africa - Ambassador Whitman
Capital FM
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has refuted allegations that President William Ruto is a surrogate of President Joe Biden's administration, aimed at expanding US influence in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Unprecedented Budget Proposal Draws Parliamentary Fire, Exposes Inequity, Inefficiency [opinion]
Reporter
It was with his usual nonchalance that Finance Minister Ahmed Shide presented the federal budget proposal to lawmakers last week, but a look at the documents calls into question… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Esther Kimani Bags £50,000 for Inventing Crop Pest Detection Device
Capital FM
Esther Kimani, a Kenyan, has been named the winner of Africa's biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering's Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Read more »
Kenya: Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in a Motorbike Accident On Kangundo Road
Capital FM
Comedian Fred Omondi, a brother to popular comedian Eric Omondi died on Saturday morning after he was involved in a road crash along Kangundo Road in Nairobi. Read more »
Ethiopia: Malaria Deaths Rise in Oromia's West Wollega Zone, New Infections Climb Nationwide
Addis Standard
Since last week, at least 11 individuals, including children, have succumbed to malaria in the West Wollega zone of the Oromia region. Read more »