October 22
Ethiopia: Police Detain 33 for Alleged Theft Amid Merkato Fire - Nine Injured in Blaze
Addis Standard
The Addis Abeba Police announced on Tuesday the detention of 33 individuals for alleged thefts committed during a fire that erupted in the Shema Tera area of Merkato, the city's… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Set to Resume Oil Exports From South After Pipeline Repairs
Daba Finance
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Chad: U.S. Calls for Sudan-Chad Border to Remain Open
Dabanga
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller called on the Sudanese authorities to extend the opening of the Adré border crossing with Chad beyond November 15 yesterday,… Read more »
Sudan: Malnutrition and Extrajudicial Killing Reported By Khartoum Residents
Dabanga
"We suffer from deplorable living conditions." Some citizens only eat one meal of lentils or porridge a day provided by local soup kitchens, known in Arabic as takaya. "Sometimes… Read more »
Kenya: COP29 Presidency Publishes Final Texts of Declarations and Pledges for Upcoming UN Climate Summit
Capital FM
The COP29 Presidency has published the final texts of nine Declarations and Pledges, forming a key part of its Action Agenda for the upcoming UN climate summit in Baku this… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nebe Suspends Eleven Political Parties for Non-Compliance
Addis Standard
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced the suspension of eleven political parties, citing non-compliance with audits, financial support for female members,… Read more »
Uganda: Lightning Strike On MTN Mast Sends Rubirizi Back to Stone Age Setting
Nile Post
Residents of Rubirizi Town Council are urgently calling on MTN Uganda to restore internet services that have been down since the evening of Sunday, October 20. The outage, which… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President to Meet Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Security Transition and Bilateral Ties
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Nairobi on Monday for high-level discussions with Kenyan President William Ruto, focusing on security transition and enhancing… Read more »
Kenya: Ketraco Builds New Sub-Station to Boost Power Stability in Loitoktok
Capital FM
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has constructed a new 132/33kV sub-station in Loitoktok, Kajiado County, aimed at enhancing stable and reliable power… Read more »
Uganda: Nakapiripirit Holds Belated Independence Day Celebrations
Nile Post
Nakapiripirit District has held a belated Independence Day celebration nearly two weeks after the national event, drawing crowds for a colorful parade and cultural performances. Read more »
Kenya: KCSE Candidates to Get Maisha Card Before Exam End - Bitok
Capital FM
Candidates sitting for this year's Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) will be issued with the new Maisha Card before the end of the examination. Read more »
Kenya: Starlets Determined to Exit U-17 World Cup On High After Losses to England, North Korea
Capital FM
National Under 17 girls' football team player Valerie Nekesa says they are keen to close out their World Cup campaign with a win against Mexico in their ultimate Group C fixture in… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Partners With Cloudflare to Enhance Cybersecurity for Msmes
Capital FM
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya will now have access to affordable, comprehensive cybersecurity services under a new partnership between Safaricom,… Read more »
Ethiopia: WFP Awarded Us $110 Million From the United States Department of Agriculture for School Meals in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Laos, and Rwanda
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes four awards totaling US $110 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support critical school meals… Read more »
Africa: What Will the Proposed Africa School of Governance Offer?
New Times
Rwanda is set to domicile the newly established African School of Governance (ASG), an initiative founded by President Paul Kagame and former Prime Minister of Ethiopia,… Read more »
Somalia: South Korea Funds UNFPA Initiative to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a three-year initiative funded by South Korea's International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) aimed at improving access to vital… Read more »
Kenya: 3-Judge Bench to Rule On Recusal Application Wednesday After Gachagua's Protest
Capital FM
A three-judge bench is set to rule on Wednesday afternoon on whether it will recuse itself from a case challenging the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President of Kenya. Read more »
October 21
Sudan: MSF Sudan Doctor Pens Heartfelt Plea Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Dabanga
In an open letter, Dr Mohamed Bashir, a Sudanese medical staff member with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), shares a poignant message about his current work in Warrap… Read more »
Tanzania: A Glimpse Into Tanzania's Political Turmoil Ahead of 2025 Election
IPS
At a rally to mark International Youth Day on August 12 in Tanzania's southern Mbeya region, John Mnyika stood with a determined expression, addressing his supporters. The air was… Read more »
Africa: The Revived Luanda Process - Inching Towards Peace in East DRC? [analysis]
ISS
Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen. Read more »
Somalia: Security Forces Arrest Key Al-Shabaab Operatives in Mogadishu Crackdown
Radio Dalsan
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) has successfully apprehended three Al-Shabaab militants linked to recent incidents of insecurity in Mogadishu. Read more »
Sudan: Widespread Armed Robberies Threaten Central Darfur Residents
Dabanga
Violence and plundering haunt Central Darfur residents, as gunmen repeatedly target civilians on roads and in towns. At least two people were killed by unidentified assailants on… Read more »
Sudan: Minister of Agriculture Before the Food Security Committee in Rome - RSF Militia Uses Hunger As War Weapon
SNA
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Dr. Abu-Bakr Omar, addressed the General Sitting of the Fifth-Second Session of the Committee on World Food Security in Rome on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Decries Bias By Three-Judge Bench Ahead of Tomorrow's Hearing
Capital FM
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has contested the scheduled inter-parties hearing tomorrow accusing the three-judge bench formed of bias. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Marburg Fatality Rate Drops Below Global Average
New Times
Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak has recorded a case fatality rate of 24.2%, notably below the global average of 50%, a result health officials credit to early detection and… Read more »
