June 04
Somalia: Somali Prime Minister Meets Leaders At 2024 Korea-Africa Summit
Shabelle
The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Hamza Abdi Barre has fully participated in the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit held in Seoul. Read more »
Uganda: Activists Call for Open Conversation On Menstrual Hygiene to Keep Girls in School
Nile Post
Activists championing menstrual hygiene have called for an open conversation on menstrual hygiene management to ensure girls remain in school. Read more »
Uganda: I Thought I Was Signing Meeting Attendance List - Bukomansimbi MP On Censure Signature
Nile Post
The Woman Member of Parliament (MP) for Bukomansimbi District, Ms Veronica Nanyondo, has asked the Speaker of Parliament to consider her withdrawal of support for the motion… Read more »
Rwanda: How Seats for 24 Female Lawmakers Will Be Distributed By Constituency
New Times
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Read more »
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Researchers Study Feasibility of Turning Rwanda's Fuel Taxi Motorcycles Into Electric
New Times
Researchers from University of Rwanda's College of Science and Technology (CST) are investigating the feasibility of transitioning thousands of fuel-powered taxi motorcycles into… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Jeannette Kagame to Elderly Genocide Survivors - It Is From You That We Learn Resilience
New Times
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Tuesday, June 4, joined elderly survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Huye to commemorate and honour the victims of the genocide. Read more »
Sudan: Little Protection for the Vulnerable, Even On Major Migration Routes - UNHCR
UN News
Conflicts in Sudan and across the Sahel region have compromised protection for migrants who continue to face "unimaginable horrors" on major migration routes to Europe, UN… Read more »
Uganda: Bebe Cool Urges Museveni to See the Bigger Picture in European Football
Nile Post
Singer Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, has shared his perspective on the advantages of watching European leagues and emphasised the significance of adopting successful… Read more »
Uganda: World Cup Qualifiers - Where Are Cranes Goals?
Observer
The last Uganda Cranes coach to lose his first competitive game at Namboole stadium was the Egyptian Muhammad Abbas, back in October 2004. Read more »
Uganda: How Improper Disposal of Electronic Gadgets
Nile Post
In an age where technology is abundant, the disposal of electronic gadgets has become an increasingly pressing issue. Read more »
East Africa: Ugandans Abroad - the Unsung Heroes of Economic Development
Nile Post
As Uganda continues its journey towards economic development, a vital yet often overlooked group is making significant contributions from afar: Ugandans in the diaspora. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Martyrs - A Pillar of Faith and Global Influence in Catholicism
Nile Post
In the late 19th century, a group of 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic converts in Buganda Kingdom (modern-day Uganda) met a tragic fate that would echo through the annals of religious… Read more »
Uganda: Would 'Backdoor Diplomacy' Save Speaker From Sanctions Mess?
Nile Post
Foreign policy experts have underscored the role of backdoor diplomacy in solving diplomatic standoffs that pose high reputational risks to the country. Read more »
Uganda: Smack Announces Plans to Name Block After Paul Ssemogerere
Nile Post
The headteacher's letter requests the Ssemogerere family's consent for the naming. Read more »
Uganda: The Sacred Voyage - the Unwavering Commitment to Spiritual Journey to Mecca
Nile Post
Every year, thousands of Ugandan Muslims embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, fulfilling one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Read more »
Uganda: Church of Uganda Clears Shs60bn Church House Loan
Nile Post
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has announced that the church has cleared the Shs60 billion loan used to build Church House. Read more »
Uganda: Anglican Church Celebrates Milestones On Martyrs Day
Nile Post
This year's Martyrs' Day celebrations came with a bang for the Anglican faithful, with a one-of-the-kind experience in the newly built amphitheater filled to capacity. Read more »
Uganda: Martyrs Day - EOC's Bishop Kibuuka Talk Tough Against Corruption, Homosexuality
Nile Post
The chairperson of Christian Ecumenical Council of Uganda (CECU) who also doubles as the presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Orthodox Church in Uganda Jacinto Kibuuka has condemned… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Urges Farmers to Seek Export Markets
The Herald
Tanzanian authorities have urged maize farmers to seek markets in neighbouring countries for their surplus. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya to Receive Assistance From China
The Herald
Aid worth 370 million Kenyan shillings ($2.8 million) from China is due to arrive in Kenya to assist in restoration from the recent floods that affected the East African country. Read more »
Sudan: RSF-Allied 'Bandits' Plunder Trucks On North Kordofan Roads
Dabanga
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have reportedly lost control over an allied group of gunmen, known as El Shafshafa, fighting with them in North Kordofan. The El Shafshafa 'bandits'… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Highlight Sexual Abuse Red Flags in M-Net Documentary School Ties
Observer
School Ties, a ground-breaking, harrowing four-part documentary series about the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa's most prominent, prestigious boys'… Read more »
June 03
Sudan: Armed Forces Issues Press Release Denies Fabricated Videos
SNA
The Armed Forces issued Sunday press release in which denied fabricated videos in which the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia committed a brutal massacre and… Read more »
Rwanda: Building Resilience Against Drought One Tree At a Time [editorial]
New Times
The global community will this week on June 6, celebrate the World Environment Day with focus on land restoration, desertification and building resilience against drought. Read more »
June 01
Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Rwanda's Nine Presidential Aspirants At a Glance
New Times
By May 30, the deadline set by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for submission of candidatures, nine individuals had submitted their files intent on running for President in… Read more »