June 10
Kenya: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Kenya [press release]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
Sudan: Protest in Front of UAE Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York
SNA
University and higher institute students of Sudanese origin and sympathizers with Sudan and its people from various peoples and student entities organized and carried out a protest… Read more »
Rwanda: New-Look Amahoro Stadium to Be Inaugurated On July 4
New Times
The refurbished Amahoro Stadium, which has been undergoing a major upgrade since mid-2022, will officially be inaugurated on July 4, according to the Ministry of Sports. Read more »
Uganda: Why It's Hard to Meet President Museveni After Making Promises to Individuals On a Public Function
Nile Post
President Museveni frequently instructs his private secretary during public engagements to record the names of individuals who openly express a desire to meet with him, often… Read more »
Uganda: Kabuleta's NEED Party Urges Museveni to Engage in Dialogue for a Peaceful Transition
Nile Post
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, led by Joseph Kabuleta, has called upon President Museveni and Ugandans, both within the country and abroad, to reflect on… Read more »
Sudan: New Decisions to Be Issued By Council of Ministers On Industrial Sector - Minister of Industry
SNA
Acting Minister of Industry Mahasin Ali Yagoub has revealed that new decisions are to be issued by the Council of Ministers regarding legislation and laws to accelerate the… Read more »
Sudan: Wali of North Darfur Briefed On Health Conditions in the State
SNA
The Wali (governor) of North Darfur State, Al-Hafez Bakhit Muhammad, was briefed on the current health conditions in the state, particularly the city of El-Fashir, after El-Fashir… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Finland Ink 5 Million Euro Grant Agreement
ENA
Ethiopia and the Republic of Finland signed a five-million Euro grant agreement to enhance teachers education for inclusion and quality. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto-Kenyatta Tensions Flare Up Over Office Benefits
Capital FM
Strains between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta have resurfaced, with tensions heightening over office benefits and allowances. Read more »
Ethiopia: Justice Ministry Completes Draft Roadmap for Transitional Justice Policy Implementation
Addis Standard
The Ministry of Justice has announced the completion of a draft implementation roadmap for the recently approved transitional justice policy. Read more »
Seychelles: Drug Trafficking - 9 Iranians Arrested in Seychelles, Remanded for 14 Days
Seychelles News Agency
The Seychelles Supreme Court has remanded nine Iranian nationals for 14 days in police custody after they arrested on a dhow last week on suspicion of drug trafficking. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Over Rwf150bn for Health Emergency Preparedness
New Times
The government is set to enhance its health emergency preparedness and response capabilities with a $120 million loan (approximately Rwf157 billion) from the International… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Adds Dubai, Djibouti to Its Routes
New Times
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF, the national airline announced on June 10, observing that the… Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Calls On Taxpayers to Declare 1st Quarterly Prepayment Tax Before June 28 Deadline
New Times
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) urges business owners to declare and pay the first income tax quarterly prepayment tax for the year 2024 by the June 28 deadline, to ensure ample… Read more »
Africa: Health Minister Meets Official of Africa Unit in Qatar Red Crescent
SNA
Acting Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, has appreciated the growing role that the State of Qatar and the Qatar Red Crescent continued to play in the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Ba'ath Party Leader - 'Warring Parties Seeking to Narrow Public Discourse On Conflict'
Dabanga
Ba'ath party leader Ahmed Babiker discusses the ramifications of a Sudan TV programme called Khoyout El Zalam, which aired on Saturday and asserted that Yousef Ezzat, the political… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War - RSF 'Releases 739 Saf and Police Prisoners'
Dabanga
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced the release of 739 prisoners, all members of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and police forces, on Saturday. In a press… Read more »
Sudan: MSF - 'Essential Hospital in North Darfur Capital Shut After Latest Attack'
Dabanga
All activities at the South Hospital in El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, have been suspended following the latest attacks, and patients are being transferred to different… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali President Calls for Peace in Galgaduud Region
Shabelle
Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmajo, has issued a call for peace in the ongoing tribal conflict in the Galgaduud region. Read more »
Kenya: Pastor Dorcas Issues Mining Licenses to Cooperatives in Migori
Capital FM
The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has led the certification of mining cooperatives in Migori County. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Passenger Traffic Down 11 Percent On High Charges
Capital FM
The number of Kenyans using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) fell by 11.01 percent to 531,673 in the three months to March this year compared to a similar period last year, coming… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Developers Call for Stakeholders' Meeting After Ruto Order On Building Heights
Capital FM
The Property Developer's Welfare Society of Nairobi is calling for a stakeholders' meeting with both county and national government to avoid misinterpretation or confusion of laws… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Norway for Oslo Forum 2024
Shabelle
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Oslo, Norway on Sunday night for a three-day working visit. Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists Closed in Rift Valley
Capital FM
100 pharmacists in the Rift Valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Gikomba Traders Whose Structures Were Demolished Want President Ruto's Intervention
Capital FM
Over 200 traders from Gikomba have now appealed to president William Ruto personally intervene and have their premises restored. Read more »