June 11
Kenya: Ambassador Whitman Backs President Ruto Amid Economic Criticism and Tax Hikes
Capital FM
Amid mounting criticism over his administration's economic policies and proposed tax hikes, President William Ruto has found an ally in the US Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman. Read more »
Uganda: Is It the End for Besigye After Lukewarm Reception in Mbale?
Nile Post
Dr Kizza Besigye, a towering figure in Ugandan politics, recently experienced a starkly different reception during his visit to Mbale City, signaling potential challenges to his… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigations Binds Parliament in a Shroud
Nile Post
There were reports that one of the figureheads of Parliament had also recorded statements from their home in Kololo where detectives had opted to take one. Read more »
Eritrea: Festival of Asmara College of Education
Shabait
The 11th annual festival of the Asmara College of Education concluded on June 9, showcasing a variety of programs that highlight the advancements in quality education and the… Read more »
Ethiopia: FM Taye Confers With Chinese, South African Counterparts
ENA
Foreign Affairs Minister Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie held very productive discussion with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi and Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Acquires African Banking Corporation of Tanzania
Premium Times
Access Bank plans to combine ABCT with the consumer and private banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania when acquired to create an enlarged entity within the Tanzanian… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans Beware, Doctored Video Falsely Claims Miracle Cure for Diabetes
Africa Check
IN SHORT: A video circulating online claims that taking "two capsules a day" for two weeks will cure diabetes. But there is no cure for the disease and the video is AI-generated. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC - UN Experts Have Their Own Agenda and It Has Nothing to Do With Peace [opinion]
New Times
East African leaders can either act in defense of the region's collective security or cowardly acquiesce to the U.S.'s manipulation of UN reports and bear the brunt of the wider… Read more »
Uganda: Bibanja Holders Can Obtain Title Through Adverse Possession [opinion]
Nile Post
The mailo system introduced by the 1900 Buganda Agreement was a disaster. Land was grabbed from the over ninety-nine percent of the population and awarded to less than one percent. Read more »
East Africa: Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Tanzania's Bancabc, Consolidates East African Operations
This Day
·Fitch Ratings upgrades Coronation Merchant Bank to 'B-', stable outlook Read more »
Rwanda: Kigeli III Ndabarasa - The Conqueror of Ndorwa Who Stayed Until Death
New Times
Cyilima II Rujugira, father to Kigeli III Ndabarasa (1708-1741), died without receiving his burial rites promptly. Kigeli III Ndabarasa, who had already been co-reigning alongside… Read more »
Rwanda: No Dream Is Too Big for Rwanda. Amahoro Stadium Is Proof [opinion]
New Times
Rwandans are excited to finally see the dream of an up-to-standards modern stadium come to life in their country, most likely to be the best in the region. Read more »
Rwanda/Lesotho: Rwanda Face Lesotho in Dicey World Cup Qualifier
New Times
There will be all to play for when the Crocodiles of Lesotho welcome Rwanda to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, in match day four of the 2026 World Cup Group C… Read more »
Kenya: No Fear, Just Motivation - Olunga Bullish As Stars Take On Les Elephants
Capital FM
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga says the team does not approach Tuesday afternoon's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ivory Coast with fear, but with motivation and confidence… Read more »
June 10
Sudan: Last Hospital in Darfur City Shut - MSF
Daily Trust
The last operating hospital in western Sudan's El-Fasher has been closed after an attack by paramilitaries trying to seize the key Darfur city, medical charity Doctors Without… Read more »
Rwanda: Pascal Hamenyimana and the Timid Reintegration of a Former 'Génocidaire'
JusticeInfo.net
In the wake of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, Emmanuel Sehene Ruvugiro covered the trials of genocide suspects before the specialized chambers of the traditional courts and… Read more »
Sudan: Children Killed in Sudan's El Fasher as Violence Escalates
Unicef
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, on the escalation of violence in El Fasher, North Darfur Read more »
Somalia: 'Dozens Dead' in Somalia Clan Clashes
VOA
A deadly clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 50 people, residents and medical officials told VOA on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Environmental Activist Freed After Five Days in Detention
RFI
An environmental activist in Uganda who is opposed to a huge oil project led by French giant TotalEnergies has been freed after five days in detention, his employer said Monday. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Gears Up for Economic Leap With First-Ever Stock Exchange
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's financial landscape is currently on the cusp of a historic transformation as it gears up for the grand unveiling of its very first stock market, the culmination of over… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's Eye On Money Lenders, Economy
Independent (Kampala)
In his latest State of the Nation Address 2024, President Yoweri Museveni wants to cap interest rates charged by money lenders who he said exploit desperate borrowers by charging… Read more »
Sudan: UN Health Agency Alerts Over Attack On Key Hospital
UN News
Further deadly violence in Sudan's besieged Al Fasher city has forced a major hospital to shut over the weekend after soldiers stormed the facility, prompting alarm on Monday from… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Government Forces Capture Key Town in Jubaland State
Shabelle
Somali government forces, with support from Jubbaland state's soldiers have seized control of Buulo-Haji, a key town located 80 kilometers south of Kismayo in the Lower Jubba… Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists in Rift Valley Shut Down
Capital FM
100 Chemists in the Rift valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution
Nile Post
President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest. Read more »