June 03
Uganda: Ministry of Health Deploys Dr. Jimmy Opigo to Strengthen Ebola Preparedness in West Nile
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has deployed Assistant Commissioner Dr. Jimmy Opigo to the West Nile region to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts as authorities intensify… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Places Over 600 Ebola Contacts On No-Fly List As Cases Rise
Independent (Kampala)
The Ministry of Health says over six hundred contacts of the fifteen Ebola Bundibugyo virus-positive cases in Uganda have been placed under a No-fly list. Read more »
Africa: Call for Bigger Investment in Africa's Blue Economy
Daily News
AFRICA must accelerate investment in its blue economy and place coastal communities at the heart of ocean conservation if it is to unlock billions of dollars in economic… Read more »
Central Africa: The Alliance Driving Instability in the Great Lakes Region
New Times
The Great Lakes Region of Africa remains a central arena for Western power competition, driven by its abundant critical minerals, which are foundational to global digital… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, France Sign Deal to Employ Diplomats' Dependants
New Times
Rwanda and France have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration rules and allowing family members of diplomats and other… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Authorities Approve Opposition Protest, Designate Three Venues
Shabelle
Authorities in Somalia's capital have approved an opposition-led demonstration planned for June 4, while assigning three designated venues for the gathering and urging participants… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors, Activists Welcome New Memorial Unveiled in Paris
New Times
Genocide survivors and representatives of survivor organizations, and activists have welcomed the inauguration of a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994… Read more »
Uganda: Muganga Alleges Bias, Xenophobia in Parliamentary Vetting Process
Nile Post
The Minister-designate for Internal Affairs, Lawrence Muganga, has launched a strong public response following his contentious appearance before Parliament's Appointments… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Sh2.6bn to Boost Ebola Preparedness for First 100 Cases - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has told Parliament that the government is seeking Sh 2.6 billion to enhance Kenya's readiness to respond to an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Finland Seek to Deepen Economic Cooperation, Bilateral Engagement
ENA
Ethiopia and Finland have expressed their keenness to bolster their economic cooperation. Read more »
Kenya: Laikipia Will Protect Both Kenyans and Us Citizens Amid Security Assurance Remarks - CS Duale
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that both Kenyan citizens and visiting US nationals in Laikipia will be protected, amid ongoing discussions on international… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Boosts Ebola Preparedness With Isolation Units At KNH, NPS Hospital and 29 Counties, CS Duale Says
Capital FM
Kenya has significantly strengthened its preparedness and response capacity against Ebola Virus Disease, with key health facilities and county governments enhancing isolation and… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, IMF Affirm Their Strong Ties in Supporting Economic Stability
Daily News
TANZANIA and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reaffirmed their strong cooperation in supporting economic stability and development programmes as the new IMF Resident… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Calls for Stronger Regional Unity to Contain Ebola Outbreak in East Africa
Daily News
TANZANIA has urged East African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and emergency preparedness in response to the ongoing ebola outbreak in parts of East and Central… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 4.4 Million Enrolled As Digital ID Rollout Expands Across Eastern Province
New Times
More than 4.4 million Rwandans have so far registered for the country's Single Digital ID, as the nationwide enrolment exercise continues across the Eastern Province, the Director… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildlife Damage Claims Halve As Govt Studies Primate Compensation
New Times
Wildlife damage claims around Akagera National Park have dropped by more than half following the rollout of anti-wildlife barriers, even as the government studies whether losses… Read more »
Ethiopia: Democratic Bloc Split Over Addis Ababa Dialogue As SLM-Abdelwahid Joins Talks
Dabanga
Divisions emerged within Sudan's Democratic Bloc ahead of Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue talks in Addis Ababa, while the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdelwahid El Nur (SLM-AW)… Read more »
Africa: Can Sudan's Dried Meat Delicacy Escape the Suitcase and Conquer New Markets? [analysis]
African Arguments
Sharmout, a traditional Sudanese dried meat, is already popular among Sudanese communities abroad where it is transported and sold through the 'suitcase trade.' The challenge now… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Journalists Syndicate Has Supported More Than 1,000 Media Workers Since Start of War
Dabanga
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate says it has provided social support to more than 1,000 journalists during the period from November 2022 to the first quarter of 2026, in light of… Read more »
Africa: Tax Data Can Be Mined to Shape Better Policies. South Africa, Uganda and Zambia Show How [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Bilateral aid to Africa fell by nearly a quarter in 2025, the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance. Meanwhile, sovereign debt interest payments… Read more »
Kenya: Utumishi School Fire Probe - Court Approves 21-Day Detention of 9 Students As Investigations Intensify
Capital FM
The Naivasha Law Courts has allowed police to detain nine Utumishi School students for 21 days to allow police to continue investigations into a dormitory fire that killed 16… Read more »
Uganda: Ccbu, Kibo Foundation Equip Over 1,600 Women Entrepreneurs With Business Skills
Independent (Kampala)
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), in partnership with the KiBO Foundation, has empowered more than 1,600 women entrepreneurs with business and financial management skills aimed at… Read more »
Kenya: Why Gor Coach Akonnor Is Breathing Sigh of Relief After Winning Premier League Title
Capital FM
Having clinched his second career title, Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has baptised the K'Ogalo fanbase as the 'most demanding' he has worked under. Read more »
Kenya: JOOTRH Activates Ebola Emergency Preparedness Measures Amid Uganda Outbreak Fears
Capital FM
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu has activated emergency preparedness measures, including isolation units, staff training and enhanced… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Faithful to Emulate Martyrs' Example of Sacrifice, Total Surrender to God
Nile Post
President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have extended their best wishes to Ugandans for a peaceful Martyrs Day, urging citizens to remain vigilant against Ebola Virus… Read more »
