June 14
Tanzania: Breaking Down The Budget
Daily News
President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan watched live from Chamwino State House in Dodoma as Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba presented a government budget of 49.35tri/- for the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tax Collection in Ethiopia Lags Behind Sub-Sahara - AACCSA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's share of taxes as a percentage of its GDP is lower compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectorial Association (AACCSA)… Read more »
Kenya: Agricultural Sector Among Big Winners in New Budget
Capital FM
Kenyan farmers are among the big winners in the just-released 2024-2025 budget that was read yesterday by the National Treasury. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - Army Says Senior Rebel Commander Killed Amid Siege
DW
The army said hundreds were killed and injured, including senior RSF commander Ali Yagoub Gibril. The RSF siege of El Fasher city has opened up a new front in the ongoing conflict. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Port Victoria Extension Project Scaled Down Due to Higher Costs
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles' Port Victoria extension and rehabilitation project has been revised from 600 metres to 310 metres to cater for an escalation in costs of materials and building… Read more »
Sudan: The Al-Bara Ibn Malik Brigade - a Lifeline to the Army or a Lifelong Challenge
Ayin English
After a week's detention, Saudi Arabian authorities released Al-Misbah Abuzeid Talha, the leader of the Al-Bara Bin Malik Brigade, an Islamist paramilitary allied with the Sudan… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Owning a Gun in Rwanda
New Times
Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana was this month slapped with a fine worth Rwf 500,000 after the Nyarugenge primary court found him guilty of possessing a magazine of an AK47 gun… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Abuses in Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger
UN News
The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing… Read more »
Kenya: Vehicle Owners to Pay More As Treasury Removes Sh100,000 Tax Cap
Capital FM
The government has removed a proposal to cap taxes on registered motor vehicles at Sh100,000, meaning that those owning high-end or expensive cars will have to pay more if Finance… Read more »
Uganda: Budget 2024/2025 - Agro-Industralisation, Tourism and Mineral Devt to Propel Economy's Expansion [press release]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's growth strategy for the 2024/2025 Financial Year is anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism development, mineral development including oil and gas, and technology and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Peace Agreement With the Remaining GPDM, BPLM Rebel Groups Successfully Concluded: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Govt
Addis Standard
The Benishangul-Gumuz regional government has formally declared the "successful conclusion" of peace agreements with the remaining elements of the Gumuz People's Democratic… Read more »
Sudan: Foreign Ministry Issues Press Release On RSF Attack On El-Fashir
SNA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Friday a press release on the attack launched by the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against El-Fashir city. Hereunder the Sudan News… Read more »
Rwanda: Respect Rights During Elections [press release]
HRW
The authorities in Rwanda have cracked down on the opposition, media, and civil society ahead of general elections scheduled for July 15, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The… Read more »
Uganda: Salam TV and Partners Spread Joy With #eidaladha2024 Packages
Nile Post
Salam TV has teamed up with Prestige Margarine, Royco, and Infotrust Property Consultants LTD to deliver #EidAlAdha2024 packages to the lucky winners of the #EttuLyaEid campaign… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Announces New Committees Amid Corruption Scandal
Nile Post
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has distanced itself from three of its parliament members who were recently arrested on corruption charges, underscoring that no… Read more »
Uganda: Public Caught Unawares As Entebbe Airport Tests for Passenger Crash Response Readiness
Nile Post
Members of the public were on Friday morning caught unawares as the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority carried out a partial emergency exercise to test Entebbe International Airport's… Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Endorses Kenya's AUC Chairmanship Bid, Boosts Raila's Support
Capital FM
Kenya's candidacy for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) received significant support on Friday when Algeria endorsed Raila Odinga's bid. Read more »
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Measures Against Illicit Brew Have Borne Fruit
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says implementation of tough measures to curb illicit brews, drugs and substances has borne fruit as thousands of youths have been saved from the… Read more »
Kenya: Beware! Kenya's Unga Group Not Hiring, Job Ads On Facebook Are Run By Scammers
Africa Check
Beware! Kenya's Unga Group not hiring, job ads on Facebook are run by scammers Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Charity Braces for Day of the African Child
Nile Post
June 16 every year is the International Day of the African Child and the theme for this year "Education for all children in Africa, the time is now". Read more »
Kenya: Power of Faith - World Record Holder Kipyegon Wins Women's 5000m At Olympics Trials
Capital FM
Double world record holder Faith Kipyegon stormed to victory in the women's 5000m at the national trials for the Paris Olympics, in what was her first race of the year. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 100 Most Notable African Leadership, Business Summit 2024
This Day
The 100 Most Notable African Leadership and Business Summit 2024, organized by 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, will take place at the… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Moves to Expel Illegal Herders From Gazetted Forests
Capital FM
The government has renewed efforts to tame illegal grazing in gazetted forests to protect the National Tree Growing Campaign. Read more »
Rwanda: Yusuf Murangwa - the Progressive Economist Set to Steer Rwanda's Finance Ministry
New Times
Yusuf Murangwa is not a new name in Rwanda's public service, especially for people with interest in statistics. He has served at the National Institute for Statistics Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Dissolves Lower House
New Times
President Paul Kagame on June 14 dissolved the Lower House of Rwanda's bicameral Parliament, ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections slated next month. Read more »