June 14
Sudan: US Announces $315 Million in New Aid for Sudan
VOA
The United States announced Friday more than $315 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan, where 14 months of war between rival generals has left nearly 25 million… Read more »
Tanzania: EACOP Project to Get Further Push Next Financial Year
Daily News
The government is expected to receive consignments of oil pipes covering 100 kilometres each month for the next 11 months, to be utilised in the East African Crude Oil… Read more »
Sudan: One By One, Hospitals Are Damaged and Closed in El Fasher, Sudan
MSF
Since 10 May, El Fasher, in North Darfur state, Sudan, has seen intense fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Joint Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As the… Read more »
Kenya: Former U.S. President Obama to Visit Kenya Next Year
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that former United States President Barrack Obama will be visiting the country next year. Read more »
Kenya: Sharp Division Emerge On the Financing of Sh4tn Budget Presented By Treasury
Capital FM
Deep divisions have emerged over the fiscal year 2024/2025 financial budget, with Opposition MPs vowing to dismantle the funding strategies encapsulated in the Finance Bill 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Can Do More for People Living With Albinism - Kadaga
Nile Post
The former Speaker said while still at the helm of the August House, she championed the tax waiver on the sunscreen lotions. Read more »
Kenya: DPP Closes Arguments in 2018 Sharon Otieno Murder Case Against Obado
Capital FM
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its arguments in the 2018 Sharpon Otieno murder case against former Migori Governor Okoth Obado. Read more »
Uganda: Coffee Culture in Uganda - a Discrepancy Between Production and Consumption
Nile Post
Uganda is known for its lush landscapes and favorable climate for coffee cultivation. The country is one of the top producers of coffee in Africa, with coffee being a major export… Read more »
Uganda: Does Uganda's 2024/2025 Budget Hit the Mark?
Nile Post
The recently approved national budget of Shs72.136 trillion for the 2024/2025 financial year has sparked intense debate among Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: FIFA Slaps Global Bans On Ugandans Implicated in Match-Fixing
Nile Post
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has extended worldwide sanctions on Ugandan players and referees suspended by FUFA last year over involvement in match… Read more »
Kenya: Azimio Resolves to Reject Key Tax Proposals in Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
The Opposition Coalition has now set its sights on challenging the provisions of the Finance Bill 2024, which is poised to underpin the financing of the Sh 3.9 trillion budget for… Read more »
Sudan: A Senior RSF Commander Killed in North Darfur
Ayin English
The commander of Rapid Support Operations in the Darfur region of western Sudan, General Ali Yaqoub Jibril, was killed in battles that took place between his forces and the army… Read more »
Ethiopia: Human Rights Violations, Abuse Threaten Reconciliation, Peace in Ethiopia
VOA
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk is calling on warring parties in northern Ethiopia to lay down their arms, warning that human rights violations and abuses amid… Read more »
Kenya: UK Announces Sh82mn Donation to Kenya to Improve Green Infrastructure
Capital FM
The United Kingdom has announced a Sh82 million funding to improve green infrastructure initiatives with Kenya. Read more »
Tanzania: Nchemba's Ambitions, Risks in the 2024/25 Budget
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance Dr Mwigulu Nchemba on Thursday presented the 2024/25 budget, themed "Sustainable Economic Transformation through Fiscal Consolidation and Investment in Climate… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Prices Drop By Between Sh3 and Sh6 in Latest EPRA Review
Capital FM
Fuel prices have dropped by about Sh3 and Sh6 in the latest Energy, Petroleum, and Regulatory Authority (EPRA), coming on the back of Kenya's currency appreciation against major… Read more »
Kenya: Old Video Used to Falsely Claim Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro Publicly Attacked President William Ruto
Africa Check
Old video used to falsely claim Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro publicly attacked president William Ruto Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Condemns Shooting of Magistrate In Court
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya says it will engage Chief Justice Martha Koome in developing strategies to safeguard the judiciary. Read more »
Tanzania: Government Records Impressive 2023/24 Budget Execution
Daily News
MINISTER for Finance, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba said on Thursday the government has recorded an impressive budget implementation in the ending 2023/2024 financial year by executing… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Bullish About Growth Prospects
Daily News
THE economy expanded by 5.1 per cent in 2023 despite the impacts of adverse global economic situation, and is projected to grow to 6 per cent this year, the government has said. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Lists Ten Priorities for Socio-Economic Prosperity
Daily News
DODOMA: THE government has outlined ten priorities in the next financial year, with focus on improving production in key economic sectors, enhancing social services delivery and… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Proposes Measures to Upgrade Road Projects With Domestic Funds
Daily News
THE government on Thursday suggested measures that could mobilise more domestic funds for roads' constructions, repairs and maintenance. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Finance Ministers Table 2024/2025 Budgets
Daily News
TANZANIA, Kenya and Uganda on Thursday tabled their 2024/2025 budgets before their respective parliaments focusing on upgrading standards of living, especially by implementing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 100 New African Migrants From Libya
New Times
Rwandan immigration officers on Thursday, June 13, received 113 refugees and migrants from Libya. Read more »
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy's Expansion Plan to Rwanda
New Times
Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy's expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that 'it is a win'… Read more »