June 10
Kenya: Six Players Go for Billie Jean Cup in Kenya
The Herald
TENNIS Zimbabwe is on a drive to partner with schools and have as many players as possible under the Juniors Tennis Initiative (JTI). Read more »
Algeria: Namboole Fortress Gates Breached By Algeria
Nile Post
Uganda's unrealistic hope of cracking the World Cup codes remain a big fix for even Paul Put after two seconds half goals largely helped by inexplicable defensive shambles gifted… Read more »
Kenya: Cheruto Banking On 'Growing Pains' to Shine At Billie Jean King Cup
Capital FM
Kenyan youngster Cynthia Cheruto believes her experience at last year's Billie Jean King Cup Group III will come in handy at this year's edition. Read more »
June 09
Sudan: Hospital, Camp Hit in Lethal North Darfur Shelling
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces RSF have reportedly killed staff and patients, in a hospital In El Fasher, capital of North Darfur,. Abu Shouk camp for the displaced has faced more… Read more »
Sudan: Terrorist Rebel RSF Militia Infiltrates Southern El-Fashir Hospital, Kill Patients, Kidnapps Their Companions
SNA
The Ministry of Health in North Darfur State revealed that the limited infiltration of the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) yesterday into the southern El-Fashir Hospital, which… Read more »
Sudan: National Anti-Polio Campaign Launched in Port Sudan
SNA
The representative of the Federal Minister of Health, Dr. Ismat Mustafa, affirmed that the health of children and mothers has been a priority, expressing his happiness over the… Read more »
Sudan: 'Russian Red Sea Base and RSF 'Government' in Darfur Will Prolong War and Condemn Sudan' [opinion]
Dabanga
Two ways towards prolonging the war and condemning Sudan to death: letting the Russians open a naval base in Port Sudan and establishing a government in El Fasher based on the… Read more »
Sudan: SSWA Launches Sudanese Electronic School in Portsudan
SNA
The Secretariat of Sudanese Working Abroad (SSWA) inaugurated on Sunday the Sudanese Electronic School in the Council of Ministers Hall of the Red Sea State Government under the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kenyan Chief Justice in Rwanda, to Sign MOU With Rwandan Judiciary
New Times
Top Kenyan judicial officials including Chief Justice Martha Koome are in Rwanda on an official visit that will include, among other things, the signing of a cooperation agreement… Read more »
Uganda: War Veterans - Uganda's Long-Term Challenge As NRM Govt Faces Unfulfilled Promises After 35 Years
Nile Post
As Uganda celebrates 35 years under the leadership of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), a growing issue has come to the forefront: the unfulfilled demands of war veterans.… Read more »
Rwanda: Three Things to Know About Rwanda's €200m Deal With JPMorgan Chase
New Times
The Lower House on June 7, approved a law ratifying a €200m (approx. Rwf280 billion) loan agreement that Rwanda signed with JPMorgan Chase's London branch, to support the… Read more »
June 07
Sudan: 'Unimaginable Trauma' Haunts Sudan's Displaced While Violence, Famine Threaten Millions
UN News
Horrific violence and the risk of famine continue to stalk the people of Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday, as they echoed condemnation by UN Secretary-General… Read more »
Somalia: The Roots of Somalia's Slow Piracy Resurgence
Crisis Group
After a decade-long lull, Somali pirates have hijacked a handful of vessels in recent months. Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood reports on the burning anger over illegal trawling… Read more »
Kenya: Court Suspends Ruto's State Corporations Reform in Urgent Suit
Capital FM
The High Court has suspended a directive by President Ruto on the management of state corporation staff and board members. Read more »
Ethiopia: Two Local Govt Officials Killed in a Series of Assassinations in Amhara Region This Week
Addis Standard
Two local government officials in Ethiopia's Amhara region, specifically within the North Shewa Zone, have reportedly been killed this week. Read more »
Kenya: Permanent Council Grants Kenya Status of Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS)
Capital FM
The Permanent council has granted Kenya the status of permanent observer to the Organization of American States (OAS), a regional forum for political discussion, policy analysis… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Moves to Regulate Traditional Medicine
Nile Post
The Ugandan government is intensifying efforts to regulate traditional medicine production, addressing a growing public interest in these remedies. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Army Vows Harsh Response to Paramilitary Attack, UN Urges Probe
RFI
Sudan's army has vowed to deliver a "harsh response" to Wednesday's attack on a village by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who pro-democracy activists say killed more than… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Proposed Multi-Billion Drone Operations Hub
New Times
Rwanda is looking to set up a drone operations center by 2026, as part of the country's efforts to provide accessible and flexible workshop spaces to support the development of… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Condemns Attacks On Civilians In Sudan's Gezira State [press release]
State Department
The United States condemns the horrific attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on unarmed civilians in Wad al-Noura in Sudan's Gezira state, which included the murder of over… Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan's Hesitant Reforms [analysis]
ISS
Having initiated democratic change, Tanzania's president appears to be fighting a rearguard action by Magufulist hardliners. Read more »
Kenya: Nyayo House Survivors Sue Over Denied Access to Moi-Era Torture Chambers
Capital FM
The survivors and victims tortured at Nyayo House during the regime of late President Daniel Moi have filed a petition against the government for denying public access to torture… Read more »
Kenya: Viral Video Shows Flooded Homes in Russian Village, Not Kenya's Machakos County
Africa Check
Viral video shows flooded homes in Russian village, not Kenya's Machakos county Read more »
Uganda: What Was Missed in Museveni's Speech?
Nile Post
In his recent State of the Nation Address on June 6, 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni outlined Uganda's progress and future goals. Notably absent from the speech, however,… Read more »
Sudan: Demonstrations in Some European Countries Demanding Prosecution of Perpetrators of Ethnic Cleansing Crimes in Sudan
SNA
Huge demonstrations took place in London from the city of Birmingham in front of the British Prime Minister's office, denouncing the war and demanding the prosecution of the… Read more »