September 18
Sudan: Unicef Allocates Resources and Cash Support for Sudanese Children
SNA
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) revealed resources allocated to Sudan, including providing cash support for Sudanese children and women affected… Read more »
Sudan: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Crisis Fuelling Abyei Hep-E Outbreak - MSF
Dabanga
A water, sanitation, and hygiene crisis is unfolding in Abyei, which is claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan*, fuelling an ongoing hepatitis E outbreak, international medical… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Civilians Urgently Need Protection - the Options for International Peacekeeping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In September 2024, the United Nations' independent fact-finding mission to Sudan issued its first report. Citing grave human rights violations amounting to war crimes and crimes… Read more »
Ethiopia: How We'll End Ethiopia, Egypt Airlines Grip On Nigerian Market - Keyamo
Vanguard
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said Nigeria will no longer allow foreign airlines to dominate its airspace. Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Ratifies SHA Transition Beginning October 1
Capital FM
The Cabinet has ratified the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), effective October 1, 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Moves to Develop Crimean Congo Fever Vaccine
Nile Post
The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in collaboration with MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit have launched project that will culminate into the development of a… Read more »
Kenya: University Staff Go On Strike Over Delayed Salaries, Medical Cover
Capital FM
University staff members under the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Union have kicked off a nationwide strike across public universities over… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Spend Sh106bn to Implement Maraga Taskforce Reforms
Capital FM
The government will spend Sh106 billion to implement various reforms recommended by the David Maraga led taskforce on terms and conditions of service for the National Police… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly Approves Nomination of Kanja As IG
Capital FM
President William Ruto's nominee for the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja now awaits swearing in after parliament unanimously approved his nomination. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto to Launch Strategic Framework for Implementation of Security Reforms
Capital FM
President William Ruto will on Wednesday preside over the official launch of the Strategic Framework for the Implementation of Reforms in the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Member Salah Tur - Any Peace Returns RSF Militia Will Not Be Acceptable
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Salah al-Din Adam Tur, said that the country's leadership is working in harmony and full agreement to defeat the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Activists Condemn 'Negative Solidarity' As Kinshasa Readies to Host Genocide Convicts
New Times
Rwandan experts and activists against genocide have reacted to the move by DR Congo to host six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who have for years been in Niger… Read more »
Kenya: Investing in Nutrition Is Key to Fighting Climate Change and Global Health Challenges - Goalkeepers Report
Capital FM
In the fight against climate change, one of the most effective strategies might not be what you expect: investing in nutrition. Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius and Rwanda Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties With Focus On Air Connectivity, Financial Cooperation, and Tourism
Government of Mauritius
Port Louis, 17 September 2024 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Honourable Maneesh Gobin, held discussions with the newly-designated… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Refutes Mugimba's Appeal On Genocide Conviction
New Times
The Court of Appeal in Kigali on Wednesday, September 18 continued the hearing of Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal. Mugimba, who was convicted for his role in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
New Times
Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year government programme that runs from 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: What Should Incoming Senators Do to Fight Genocide Ideology?
New Times
As Rwanda awaits the final announcement of the 2024 Senate election results by September 24, the prospective Senators have been urged to put renewed efforts in the fight against… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Mbaza' GBV Information Platform Hits 100,000 Visitors
New Times
More than 100,000 individuals had by Monday evening engaged with the 'Mbaza' USSD GBV Information Chatbot, utilising its services over 500,000 times. Read more »
Somalia: SoDMA Commissioner Signs MOU to Enhance Child and Maternal Care in Somalia
Shabelle
In a move aimed at bolstering healthcare services for mothers and children, Mahamuud Moallim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), officially signed a… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Strawberry Farming in Rwanda a Blossoming Industry?
New Times
Rwanda's strawberry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a growing global demand for the fruit. Local farmers are capitalising on this opportunity to generate… Read more »
Sudan: 'Outlaw RSF Militia Asaults Convoys and Cuts Off Relief Corridors'
SNA
The official spokesman for the Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), Dr. Mohamed Zakaria, explained that the insurgent Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia follows the… Read more »
Sudan: As Sudan Crisis Deepens, Acting UN Relief Chief Tells Security Council 'It Is Time to Act' [document]
OCHA
Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Sudan by Joyce Msuya, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Murder Case
Radio Dalsan
The Supreme Court of Somalia has upheld the death sentence of Sayid Ali Moalim Daoud, who was convicted of the murder of his pregnant wife, Luul Sheikh Abdiaziz. Chief Justice… Read more »
Kenya: IPOA Probing Withdrawal of Justice Mugambi's Security Detail
Capital FM
The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) is investigating the withdrawal of High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi's security detail. Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Chokes On Garbage - Lukwago
Nile Post
We have been chased away by the nearby authorities, and all this is well witnessed Read more »