August 09
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Historic Week of Green Revolution, Digital Sovereignty and National Consensus
ENA
Some weeks are measured by the events they produce. Others are remembered for the direction they reveal. Read more »
Ethiopia: Diaspora Members Visit GERD, Hail It As 'Ethiopia's Liquid Gold' On the Abay River
ENA
Members of the Ethiopian Diaspora visited GERD today, expressing pride as they witnessed firsthand the scale of the country's landmark hydropower project. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Skills Training to Meet Domestic and Global Job Market Demands - Minister Muferihat
ENA
Ethiopia is strengthening its technical and vocational education system to produce a competitive workforce capable of meeting the demands of both domestic and international labor… Read more »
Ethiopia: Conflicts, Geopolitical Rivalries and Economic Risks Shape a Turbulent World
ENA
August 9, 2026 (ENA) Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns MPs On Corruption, Absenteeism in Public Service
Independent (Kampala)
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on NRM Members of Parliament to strengthen oversight of government programmes and take a leading role in fighting corruption and… Read more »
Kenya: Malala Tells Wambaka - Let Kakamega Decide Its Political Leaders
Capital FM
DCP Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala has hit out at Bumula MP Jack Wambaka over his appeal to Kakamega voters to support Linda Mwananchi Movement candidates. Read more »
Kenya: Irrigation, Climate-Smart Farming Take Centre Stage As Kenya, Israel Seek Solutions to Water Challenges
Capital FM
Irrigation and climate-smart agriculture took centre stage in Nairobi on Thursday as farmers, government officials, researchers, development organisations and faith-based groups… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Moves to Transport Larger Cargo By Rail in a Move to Reduce Transportation Costs
Daily News
THE Tanzanian government has stepped up efforts to ensure that a larger share of cargo handled through Tanzania ports is transported by rail, in a move aimed at improving… Read more »
Kenya: Opposition Unity Is Not Enough, 2027 Battle Will Be Won in the Details [opinion]
Capital FM
If the opposition is serious about unseating President William Ruto, it cannot afford to be at its wits' end, displaying the kind of disunity and disorganisation now on show. The… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Pitches Investment, International Partnership in Nairobi Talks
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has called for deeper international investment and cooperation based on mutual interests, saying his government wants to… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Ports Authority Leads Swift Response to Contain Small Fishing Boat Fire
Horn Diplomat
The Somaliland Ports Authority led a swift, coordinated emergency response to contain a fire involving a small fishing boat some distance away from Berbera Port, preventing the… Read more »
East Africa: Eritrea's Regime Military Adventurism Risks Dragging Horn of Africa Back Into Conflict
ENA
The Horn of Africa is once again facing the danger of military and political escalation as renewed manoeuvring involving Eritrea, illegal TPLF-led political and military actors,… Read more »
Kenya: Sifuna Urges Voters to Reject Experience As Sole Measure of Leadership
Capital FM
Linda Mwananchi Presidential Hopeful Edwin Sifuna has launched a fresh challenge to the political establishment, questioning the value of political experience as he rallied Kenyans… Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Gazettes Campaign Financing Rules for 2027 Election
Capital FM
Political parties, candidates, campaign teams and donors have been put on notice to comply with new campaign financing rules ahead of the 2027 General Election. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto, ODM Leadership Retreat to Naivasha As 2027 Alliance Talks Gather Pace
Capital FM
The political future of President William Ruto's broad-based administration is set to come under intense scrutiny this week as leaders from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and… Read more »
Africa: What Young Kenyan Men Say When No One Is Watching [analysis]
African Arguments
A young Kenyan man recently sent this anonymous message to a chatbot late at night: Read more »
South Africa: Wind and Solar Projects in Kenya and South Africa Don't Always Benefit the Communities That Host Them - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Private investment in clean energy projects is growing: in sub-Saharan Africa, it's approaching US$40 billion a year. These "green transition" investments in solar and wind power… Read more »
Sudan: Minawi - Time to Break the Cycle of Destruction and Build a State Governed By Law
SNA
- Darfur Region Governor and Sudan Liberation Army Movement Leader Mini Arko Minawi said the Sudanese people have paid a heavy price in blood, tears, displacement and loss,… Read more »
Sudan: Kamil Idris Reviews Plans and Programs of the Higher Council for Social Peace
SNA
Khartoum, August 9, 2026 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris reviewed the performance of the Higher Council for Social Peace over the past period, as well as the Council's… Read more »
Sudan: Agar Pledges to Work and Coordinate With Partners to Develop 'Sudan Airways'
SNA
- Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Malik Agar on Sunday met with a delegation from the Popular Initiative to Support the Revitalization and Development… Read more »
Uganda: Kalifah Aganaga Demands Shs500m From KFC for Use of His Music
Nile Post
Musician Sadati Mukiibi, popularly known as Kalifah Aganaga, has demanded Shs500 million from KFC Uganda over the alleged unauthorised use of his song "Nassanga Remix" in a… Read more »
Uganda: Nebbi Policing Gaps - Three Divisions, Two Sub-Counties Still Without Police Stations
Nile Post
Three municipal divisions and two sub-counties in Nebbi District are still operating without police stations, creating gaps in access to security services despite a government… Read more »
Uganda: Gulu-Moroto Road Rehabilitation Planned for 2028/29, Musasizi Says
Nile Post
Government plans to begin major rehabilitation of the 397-kilometre Gulu-Moroto Road in the 2028/29 financial year, Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has said. Read more »
Uganda: History Repeats Itself As Gen Muhoozi's Son Graduates At Sandhurst
Independent (Kampala)
Officer Cadet Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, officially graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on… Read more »
Uganda: Archbishop Ssemogerere Warns Newly Ordained Priests Against Clericalism
Independent (Kampala)
The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Paul Ssemogerere, has cautioned newly ordained priests against clericalism, urging them to dedicate their lives to selfless service to God and… Read more »
