October 21
Sudan: Foreign Minister Receives Egyptian Ambassador to Sudan
SNA
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hussein Awad, received at his office Saturday, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sudan Hani Salah. Read more »
Africa: In Ethiopia, UN Chief Advocates for Permanent Security Council Seats for Africa
UN News
Speaking in the Ethiopian capital on Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for global institutional reform, highlighting the need for two… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Commander Defects to Sudan Army in a 'Major Blow'
Dabanga
A senior commander in the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, Abu Agla Keikil, defected to the army along with his troops, in what is seen as a significant blow to… Read more »
Africa: AU-Ibar Hosts High-Level Workshop to Transform Pastoral Livestock Markets Across Africa
Capital FM
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR),with the funding of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is hosting a four-day high-level workshop in… Read more »
Rwanda: From Livestock to Savings - Tracing Gakenke Residents' Steps to Prosperity
New Times
Residents of Ruhanga Village, Musengo Sector, Gakenke District, realised that overcoming poverty depended on their own efforts, after a six-month training in 2021, which emphasised… Read more »
Rwanda: Amb. Mugambage Hands Over Reserve Force Command Responsibility to New Boss Maj Gen Kagame
New Times
The outgoing Reserve Force Chief of Staff (RFCOS) Maj Gen (Rtd) Amb. Frank Mugambage on Monday, October 21, handed over Command responsibility to the incoming Reserve Force Chief… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Targets $200mn in New Financial Technology Investments
New Times
Rwanda's new financial technology (fintech) strategy, recently approved by the Cabinet, is expected to rake in $200 million in investments into the industry by 2029. Read more »
Mauritius: National Audit Offices From Mauritius and UK Sign Technical Assistance Agreement to Improve Audit Capabilities
Government of Mauritius
The signature ceremony of a technical assistance agreement between the National Audit Office (NAO) Mauritius and NAO United Kingdom (UK), was held, this morning, at the Caudan Arts… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali Finance Minister Bayle Joins Somaliland's Waddani Party Ahead of November Elections
Radio Dalsan
Former Somali Finance Minister Abdirahman Duale Bayle, along with several other prominent politicians, has officially joined Somaliland's opposition party, Waddani, just weeks… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Strengthens Regional Ties in Djibouti Amid Atmis Transition
Radio Dalsan
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Sunday, marking the latest stop in his regional tour of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)… Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopian Court Sentences 60 Al-Shabaab Militants After Cross-Border Terror Plot
Radio Dalsan
An Ethiopian federal court has sentenced 60 Al-Shabaab militants to prison terms ranging from 2.5 to 18 years. Read more »
Kenya: Mt Elgon Makes Maiden Docking At Kisumu, Boosting Regional Fuel Transport
Business Day Africa
Oil tanker MT Elgon made its maiden call at the port, docking at the Kisumu Oil Jetty in a move set to boost fuel transport across the Great Lakes region. Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Arrives in Addis Ababa
ENA
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Addis Ababa last night to participate in the annual meeting of United Nations and African Union leaders. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Holds Talks With UN Secretary-General António Guterres
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in the early hours of this morning. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says Everyone in Collapsed Kahawa West Building Accounted for
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says all those feared to have been trapped in an eight storey residential building that collapsed in Kahawa West area, Nairobi have been… Read more »
Somalia: Tense Standoff Continues in Luuq District After Tribal Clashes
Shabelle
Clashes between rival tribal militias in Luuq district, Gedo region, persist, following an outbreak of violence that claimed at least 10 lives yesterday. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Concludes Regional Tour in Djibouti, Focuses On Security and Cooperation
Shabelle
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud touched down in Djibouti Sunday evening, marking the final leg of his diplomatic tour which included visits to Uganda and Burundi. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Urged On Promotion of Electric Cars to Curb Air Pollution
Nile Post
The Commissioner of Transport Regulation and Safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Winston Katushabe has made a clarion call for the government to reduce the importation… Read more »
Rwanda: One Marburg Patient Under Treatment After Seven Days Without New Cases
New Times
Rwanda reported 46 recoveries from Marburg virus disease after one patient recovered on Monday, October 21. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ad888 - Ethiopians Call for Greater Climate Action By Government and Other Stakeholders
Afrobarometer
Public awareness of climate change remains low. Read more »
Rwanda: Press Release - African Leaders Launch the African School of Governance (Asg) Initiative
New Times
Kigali, Rwanda, 21st October 2024 - Today, the African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate… Read more »
Kenya: Over 2,000 Residents in Muranga Benefit From Free M-Pesa Foundation Medical Camp
Capital FM
More than 2,000 residents in Muranga County benefitted from a free specialised medical camp hosted by the M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health and Amref at Kigumo Sub… Read more »
Uganda: Unidentified Man Drowns in Kabale's River Rwabakazi
Nile Post
A body of an unidentified man has been retrieved from River Rwabakazi, Ihinoni village, Kyanamira sub-county in Kabale district. Read more »
October 20
Kenya: 'Senators Should Have Waited for Me' - Gachagua Insists Senate Trial Was Not Time-Barred
Capital FM
Rigathi Gachagua now insists that the impeachment trial in the Senate was not time-barred, arguing that senators should have waited for his recovery. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Denounces Exclusionists, Says Every Citizen 'Full and Equal Member'
Capital FM
President Ruto has said every citizen is "a full and equal member of the political community" and termed exclusionist approaches as untenable. Read more »
