July 03
Rwanda: Kwibohora 30 - Thirty Years of Rebuilding Rwanda's Healthcare From Scratch
New Times
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi had devastating effects on the country's health sector, which was already limping and grappling with poor infrastructure, few hospitals, limited… Read more »
Rwanda: Celebrating 30 Years of Liberation - Rwanda Cooperation's Role in Promoting Home-Grown Initiatives, Global Benchmarking
New Times
As Rwanda proudly celebrates 30 years of Liberation, we at Rwanda Cooperation are honoured to reflect on our nation's extraordinary journey from tragedy to triumph. Over the past… Read more »
Somalia: Jubaland Leader Secures Third Term Through Constitutional Changes
Radio Dalsan
In a move that has raised alarm bells across Somalia, the Jubaland Regional State parliament has approved sweeping changes to its constitution, effectively eliminating term limits… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Launches Inaugural Fisheries Week in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
In a move to spotlight Somalia's bountiful marine resources and honor the resilient fishermen and women who power the country's coastal economies, the Federal Government of Somalia… Read more »
Somalia: EU Naval Warship Boosts Counter-Piracy Operations in Somalia's Puntland
Radio Dalsan
The EU naval warship ESPS Numancia F-83, operating as part of the EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, has arrived in the port city of Bosaso, Puntland State, to strengthen counter-piracy… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Announces Recruitment of 3,000 Teachers to Bolster Education System
Radio Dalsan
The Ministry of Education of the Federal Government of Somalia has announced plans to recruit an additional 3,000 teachers, building on the success of a similar drive last year. Read more »
East Africa: Finance Minister Meets Japanese Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa
SNA
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, on Wednesday, met with the Japanese envoy to the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Shimizu Shinsuke, and members of his… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Returns to Frontlines Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to the frontlines against Al-Shabaab on Tuesday, meeting with traditional elders and local community leaders in Warghadhi. Read more »
Rwanda: New Law Tightens Rwanda's Banking Sector With Esg Integration and Overarching Supervision [opinion]
New Times
On June 10, just four days before Parliament was dissolved, Rwanda gazetted a new law governing banks, further cementing its position as a global financial hub. The new law, which… Read more »
Rwanda: Defence Attachés Accredited to Rwanda Updated On Country's Security Situation
New Times
Defence attachés accredited to Rwanda were on July 3 hosted today to a security briefing at the Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kigali… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Is the Leader Rwanda Needs - PDI's Harerimana
New Times
President of the Ideal Democratic Party (PDI), Mussa Fazil Harerimana said Rwandans should allow Paul Kagame to continue leading the country as President. Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Trial - Defence Team Slams 'Unfair' Addition of New Charges
Nile Post
The High Court on Wednesday granted the prosecution's application to amend the charges against four persons accused in the alleged murder of businessman Henry Katanga. Read more »
Rwanda: Nyaruguru Residents Want RPF Lawmakers 'To Do More'
New Times
Excitement overwhelmed residents of Nyaruguru District, in Southern Province, as RPF-Inkotanyi's parliamentary hopefuls campaigned in the area on Wednesday, July 3. Nyaruguru was… Read more »
Uganda: Is Corruption Among Lawmakers a Threat to Effective Governance?
Nile Post
The conversation centred around President Museveni's decision to return the bill to parliament for reconsideration, citing concerns over indiscipline and corruption among… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Slaps Katanga Daughters With Additional Charges
Nile Post
The four accused persons in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga have have been slapped with additional charges. Read more »
Uganda: Motion Won't Be Dropped - Ssekikubo
Nile Post
Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has ruled out the possibility of withdrawing the censure motion against the four commissioners implicated in the controversial allocation of… Read more »
Sudan: How Sudan's Wars of Succession Shape the Current Conflict
FPRI
Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the government-sponsored paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April of 2023, according to the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Beleaguered President Ruto Chose a Live Interview to Defend His Record, but Did His Claims Add Up?
Africa Check
Kenya's beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up? Read more »
Kenya: Tourism Sector Posting High Bookings Despite Protests, CS Mutua
Capital FM
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has stated that the sector has been recording high bookings despite the on-going protests witnessed across various parts of the… Read more »
Kenya: 2 Million Out of 7.4 Million Prepaid Meters Updated, Kenya Power
Capital FM
A total of 2 million prepaid (token) meters have been updated in the last three weeks since the rollout of the 'Update Token Meter Yako Campaign' by Kenya Power. Read more »
Mozambique: Tanzania Among Top Investors in Mozambique
Daily News
Tanzania has been named one of the top ten African countries with the largest investments in Mozambique over the past ten years. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Directs Treasury to Review SRC's Pay Hikes Amid Finance Bill Fallout
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the National Treasury to review the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's (SRC) 2023 Gazette Notice on the remuneration of State officers in… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Unleashes Agents to Pursue Mob That Invaded Police Station in Bondo
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a manhunt for goons behind the invasion of Bondo Police Station in Siaya. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Holds Talks With Marriott Int'l President On Ethiopia's Growing Hospitality Sector
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met today with Marriott International President and CEO Anthony Capuano to discuss growing Ethiopia's travel and hospitality sector, according to the… Read more »
Kenya: JSC Freezes Planned Hiring of Coa Judges Over Budget Cuts
Capital FM
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended all recruitment including the planned listing of additional Court of Appeal judges over government-wide budget cuts. Read more »