June 14
Rwanda: Breaking Barriers - the Remarkable Journey of a Trailblazing Female Engineer
New Times
Celine Uwimana, one of the only two women who graduated from University of Rwanda in a class of hundred men in 2000, is currently among prominent engineers behind Kigali's skylines… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Praises Longest Serving Finance Minister Kasaija
Nile Post
Finance and Economic Planning minister Matia Kasaija read his eighth Budget on Thursday, projecting a positive outlook of the economy and earning his boss President Museveni's… Read more »
Rwanda: Final List - Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana to Vie for Presidency
New Times
Incumbent President Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana are the only candidates to run for President in the July polls, according to a final list published by the… Read more »
Kenya: Jijenge Credit - Transforming Lives One Loan At a Time
Capital FM
For the past 10 years, credit-only microfinance institution, Jijenge Credit limited has been at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant financial ecosystem across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Beatrice Goes 'Beast' Mode in Training in Quest for Olympic Gold
Capital FM
World 3000m steeplechase silver medalist Beatrice Chepkoech says she is putting in a double shift in training ahead of the Paris Olympics next month. Read more »
Mauritius: World Blood Donor Day 2024 - a Call to Encourage Youngsters to Donate Blood
Government of Mauritius
In his message on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2024, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, encouraged young people, 18 years and above, to… Read more »
Eritrea: Message of Condolences
Shabait
Asmara, 14 June 2024 - President Isaias Afwerki has extended his deepest condolences to Mr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi. This follows the tragic plane… Read more »
Tanzania: Relief to Over 12,000 Residents As SBL Funded Water Project Launched in Magu
Daily News
Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) in partnership with the African Community Advancement Initiative (AFRIcai), have launched a water project worth 220m/- at Kabila Village, Magu… Read more »
Sudan: Armed Forces Issues Statement On RSF Attack On El-Fashir [press release]
SNA
The General Command of the Armed Forces issued a statement Friday on the attack launched by the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against El-Fashir. Hereunder the… Read more »
Sudan: The Official Translation of the Text of Foreign Ministry Press Statement [press release]
SNA
The Republic of The Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office of Spokesperson and Media Directorate Press Statement Read more »
Uganda: Brainchild BCW Changes Name to Burson
Nile Post
Brainchild BCW, a global public relations, digital, and events agency has changed name to Burson. Read more »
Southern Africa: UK Varsity Returns Uganda Artefacts
The Herald
The University of Cambridge has returned 39 Ugandan items which range from tribal regalia to pottery to the East African country. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Italy for G7 Summit
Capital FM
President William Ruto has arrived in Apulia, Italy for G7 meeting, joining Joe Biden and Pope Francis, who is listed as the main speaker. Read more »
Tanzania: Authority Goes for Favourable Environment for Investors
Daily News
THE government on Thursday expressed its readiness and commitment on empowering local investors by creating favourable environment for them to become strategic investors. Read more »
June 13
Kenya: Govt Plans to Borrow More to Bridge Budget Deficit
Capital FM
The Kenyan government plans to borrow Sh263 billion from the domestic market to help finance the Sh3.92 trillion budget for the fiscal year running from June 2024 to July 2025. Read more »
Sudan: El-Fasher, a Siege 'Comparable to Gaza' [interview]
JusticeInfo.net
Surrounded, starving, under artillery fire and awaiting an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), El-Fasher, the capital of Darfur, is "hell on earth". On Tuesday 11… Read more »
Africa: Conflict, Persecution, Climate Crisis Drive Surge in Global Forced Displacement
VOA
The United Nations refugee agency says forced displacement around the globe surged to historic new heights last year, driven by conflict, persecution, human rights violations,… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Cabinet Discusses Exit of African Union Troops
Shabelle
In a significant move towards strengthening government accountability and transparency, the Somali Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre, has approved new regulations for… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy to Grow by 6% - Kasaija
Nile Post
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said Uganda's economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in the financial year 2024/ 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Full Budget Speech By Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija [document]
Government of Uganda
Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialisation, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation and Market Access Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Calls On Security Council to Take Decisive Measures Against RSF
SNA
In its statement before the Security Council meeting on the quarterly briefing of the Chairman of the Darfur Sanctions Committee, Sudan called on the UN Security Council to take… Read more »
Uganda: It Might Take Kampala 32 Years to Get Rid of Potholes - KCCA's Luyimbazi
Nile Post
The Deputy Executive Director of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA), Eng David Luyimbazi, has said that with the current rate of funds allocated for road construction, it would… Read more »
South Sudan: ICRC Delivers Assistance to Communities Fleeing the Conflict in Sudan
ICRC
A group of Sudanese refugees gets off a truck upon arrival in Boro Medina, a small town in South Sudan with a population of about 5,000. Read more »
Rwanda: Political Parties Forum Gears Up for July Elections
New Times
The national consultative forum of political organizations (NFPO) says that preparations for next month's presidential and parliamentary elections are advanced, with the forum… Read more »
Kenya: Dadaab Voices - Despair As Refugee Food Rations in Kenya Slashed By 60%
The New Humanitarian
'We're seeing people robbing each other, and that's a result of the food cut happening without any notice.' Read more »