June 13
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Angelique Habyarimana, the New Prosecutor General
New Times
Some first got to know about her in 2021 as she teamed up with other national prosecutors to indict terror convict Paul Rusesabagina. Read more »
Uganda: Is Museveni Taking Shelter After the Rain?
Nile Post
"I've been hearing that there is a racket from Ministry of Finance to Parliament, but now I have proof. Their time is up!" Museveni said his State of the Nation Address last week. Read more »
Kenya: Koome Promises Court-Specific Security Protocols Following Makadara Incident
Capital FM
Chief Justice Martha Koome has promised a comprehensive review of the security architecture around courts to address emerging security threats. Read more »
Kenya: Massive Increase As Sports Fund Allocated Ksh 16.5 Billion in 2024/25 Financial Year
Capital FM
In President William Ruto's second year in government, Treasury has allocated Ksh 16.5 billion to the sports industry for the financial year 2024/25 read by Cabinet Secretary Prof.… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Economy Grows By 5.4 Percent
Daily News
The government has stated that strategies to mitigate the effects of the war in Ukraine, along with investments in agriculture, energy, water, construction, mining, and transport… Read more »
Kenya: Uhuru in Nigeria for Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue
Capital FM
Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta is in Nigeria's Benin city where he is set to take part in the annual Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue. Read more »
Ethiopia: Blood, Tissue Bank Pleads for Donation
Ethiopian Herald
The low number of blood donors leaves many patients in hospitals in critical situations, the Blood and Tissue Bank of Ethiopia said, calling for the public's response to the cause. Read more »
Tanzania: 'It Should Be People-Centred Budget'
Daily News
A cross section of citizens have expressed their optimism on the forthcoming 2024/25 national budget to be tabled today in the National Assembly in Dodoma, but stressed that it… Read more »
Tanzania: What Nation Anticipates in 2024/25 Budget [column]
Daily News
Tanzanians will once again receive formal information today regarding the type of budget they will have for 2024/25 from Dr Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, the Minister for Finance. Read more »
Kenya: UAE Firm B Commodities Granted Exemption On Limuru Tea Takeover
Capital FM
The Capital Markets Authority has granted B Commodities ME (FZE), a firm incorporated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), exemption from the requirements to make a takeover offer… Read more »
Mauritius: NHDC 10 Percent Scheme - Handing Over Keys to 18 Families Under the Social Register of Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
The National Empowerment Foundation (NEF), operating under the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, organised, today in Port Louis, a ceremony… 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: How Govt Plans to Use Shs2.9tn to Fix Ailing Health Sector
Nile Post
Health sector allocated 2.946 trillion for 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Kenya: FBI Chief Visits Kenya to Bolster Security Collaboration
VOA
The top U.S. law enforcement officer has concluded a five-day visit to Kenya, pledging to continue working with the East African nation to ensure peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
Somalia: Commissioner Moalim and His Deputy Meet With Officials From Somalia PM Office
Radio Dalsan
Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim and his Deputy, Dr. Ahmed A. Adan, conducted a productive meeting with a delegation from Somali Prime Minister headed by Deputy Permanent Secretary,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Creates Employment for More Than 3 Million Citizens
ENA
Minister of Labor and Skill Muferihat Kamil disclosed that domestic and oversea employment opportunities have been created for more than 3 million citizens over the last 10 months. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Aviation Sector Safe, Says International Civil Aviation Organization
ENA
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has confirmed that Ethiopia's aviation sector is free from any safety issues. Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Deputy President Gachagua Didn't Accuse President Ruto of 'Turning Against Him'. Ignore Doctored Video
Africa Check
No, Kenyan deputy president Gachagua didn't accuse president Ruto of 'turning against him'. Ignore doctored video Read more »
Sudan: Detentions Continue in Sudan's White Nile State
Dabanga
Calm has returned to Kosti, White Nile state, following security tensions in the town over the past week. Kosti was attacked by drones on June 6, targeting the Sudanese Armed… Read more »
Sudan: Eight Volunteers Killed in North Darfur Capital As Renewed Bombardments Intensify
Dabanga
Eight volunteers were killed in a charity kitchen in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, on Tuesday after reports state a projectile launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Mutesi Rusagara, the 34-Year-Old New State Minister in Charge of Public Investment?
New Times
Linda Mutesi Rusagara, 34, was on June 12, appointed as state minister in charge of resource mobilisation and public investment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning… Read more »
Rwanda: The Rise of New Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe
New Times
After his June 12 appointment as minister of foreign affairs, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe, 49, who was until then Rwanda's envoy to The Netherlands, posted on X to "express my deep… Read more »
Rwanda: Political Will - a Key Tool in Rwanda's Fight Against HIV
New Times
Rwanda has made significant strides in managing HIV/AIDS, successfully meeting the "95-95-95" targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The "95-95-95"… Read more »
Rwanda: Grammy's Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
New Times
The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East,… Read more »
Uganda: Legislators, District Leaders Urged to Monitor Govt Programmes
Independent (Kampala)
Members of Parliament have been urged to work closely with district leaders in monitoring government programmes to ensure successful implementation. Read more »