June 13
Uganda: Four Out to Oust Abed Bwanika From Parliament
Nile Post
The incumbent legislator for Kimanya kabonera Dr. Abed Bwanika's Parliamentary seat is under threat as four powerful candidates join the race to unseat him. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Warns MPs Against Kickbacks From Accounting Officers
Nile Post
The Speaker's warning comes after the arrest and remand of Lwengo Woman MP Cissy Namujju, Paul Akamba of Busiki County and Yusuf Mutembuli of Bunyole East over corruption related… Read more »
South Sudan: UN Security Council Demands Halt to Fighting in Darfur's El Fasher
VOA
The U.N. Security Council demanded Thursday that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) halt their siege on the North Darfur capital, El Fasher, as they are poised to take the… Read more »
Sudan: Russia's Africa Strategy Advances Another Step
DW
Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan. The West does not appear to have a reponse to this move, which will bolster Moscow's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Budget Speech - I'm Sure to Catapult the Economy to $500bn
Nile Post
In the next few years, not the 2040 vision, we shall catapult the economy to the size of $500 billion. Read more »
Ethiopia: East Guji Zone of Oromia Region Working to Cultivate Better Crop Yields
ENA
The East Guji Zone of Oromia Region has been working hard to cultivate better crop yields, mainly maize in the upcoming Meher production crop season. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy to Brazil Calls for Laws Against Genocide Ideology
New Times
Rwanda's ambassador to Brazil Lawrence Manzi has called on countries to enact laws punishing the crime of genocide and genocide ideology. Read more »
Rwanda: Day of the African Child - How Protecting Education Secures Peace, Safety for Children
New Times
Protecting education from attack helps secure peace and safety for all children in Africa, experts have stressed. The call was made on Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Resumes Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo Road Construction
New Times
The Construction of Mulindi Gasogi-Rusororo-Kabuga centre road has resumed. Read more »
Sudan: Security Council Demands End to Siege of El Fasher in Sudan
UN News
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Thursday that calls for the paramilitary Rapid Security Forces (RSF) in Sudan to halt their siege on El Fasher, capital of North… Read more »
Sudan: Arab League Seeks to 'Harmonise' Sudan Peace Efforts
Dabanga
A meeting at the League of Arab States headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, has brought together international organisations and key nations hoping to enhance the coordination between… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Opposition Leaders Express Doubts Over Upcoming Elections
Capital FM
Opposition leaders from South Sudan, currently engaged in peace talks in Nairobi, have voiced serious concerns about the country's readiness for upcoming elections. Read more »
Seychelles: Naval Visit - Japan Training Squadron Expected in Seychelles From June 17
Seychelles News Agency
The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, will make a friendly port call at Victoria in Seychelles from June 17 to 20 as… Read more »
Uganda: Over 20 NUP Supporters Join NRM, Encouraged to Combat Poverty
Nile Post
More than twenty active youth leaders from the National Unity Platform (NUP) have joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Read more »
Uganda: Minister, RDC Clash Over Illegal Eviction in Buikwe
Nile Post
The Minister of State in the Office of the Vice-President, Ms Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, on Wednesday evening faced off with the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hawa Ndege… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Kwanza Govt Policies Yielding Positive Results - CS Ndung'u
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u says policies of the Kenya Kwanza government have started to yield some positive results. Read more »
Kenya: Treasury Proposes Sh657bn Education Budget
Capital FM
Treasury has proposed that Sh657billion be allocated to the Education sector in the 2024/25 Financial Year. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Leaders Engage in Phone Call With Qatar's Emir On 'Shared Regional and International Interests'
Addis Standard
In a phone call on 12 June Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the leader of Qatar, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed ways to support and enhance the existing cooperative… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's National Debt Reaches 91.7tri/-
Daily News
By March 2024, Tanzania's national debt had surged to 91.7tri/-, up from 77tri/- reported the previous year. Read more »
Somalia: Qatar Amir, Somali President Discuss Ways to Boost Bilateral Relations in Phone Call
Shabelle
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed with the President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia HE Hassan Sheikh Mahmud, bilateral relations… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Revamps Role in Brics for Mutual Benefits
Ethiopian Herald
During the recent meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers, Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atskesellasie has indicated the commitment of Ethiopia to enhance its role in the BRICS bloc in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Russian Pan-African Center Pledges 250 Mln USD to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
Having inked quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministries of Women and Social Affairs, Health and Bonga University, Russian Pan-African Public-Private… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Gets Shs350bn for Refugees, Climate Change Programs From Denmark
Nile Post
Uganda is set to receive shs350 billion (USD 95 million) from Denmark for climate change, refugee programs and civic space support. Read more »
Uganda: New Prisons Headquarters At 70% Completion, Says Contractor
Nile Post
Seyani Brothers Limited, the contractor in charge of constructing the new Uganda prison service headquarters has said that the works have reached 70% completion and will be ready… Read more »
Uganda: The Rot Runs Deep - Why Uganda Needs Federalism Now More Than Ever [opinion]
Nile Post
The choice before us is clear: continue with the status quo and watch our nation drift further into the abyss of corruption and misgovernance, or boldly embrace a new dawn of… Read more »