October 18
Sudan: Sudan Activists Urge Red Cross to Help Evacuate Tuti Residents
Dabanga
The Khartoum Resistance Committees have appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) "to intervene immediately" and monitor the evacuation of the people living… Read more »
East Africa: Tensions Rising in the Horn of Africa [blog]
CFR
In the Horn of Africa, the time is now for preventative diplomacy. Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese in Ethiopia At 'Grave Risk' As Security Situation Deteriorates - HRW
Dabanga
Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia's Amhara region have been subjected to violence, abduction, and forced labour as conflict continues between Ethiopian government forces and Fano… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Deploys Snipers in Central Khartoum As Sudan Air Force Continues Bombing
Dabanga
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) yesterday continued its attempts to regain central Khartoum, including the army's General Command, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).… Read more »
Uganda: Most Ugandans Struggle to Access Information On Taxes They Owe and How Revenues Are Used
Afrobarometer
Fewer than half think the government uses tax revenues for the well-being of its citizens. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Is a Good Pick for DP, ODM Says
Capital FM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) interim party leader Governor Anyang Nyong'o has commended President William Ruto on his nominee for the Deputy President. Read more »
Kenya: Court Rules Omar Lali Criminally Liable for Tecra Muigai's Murder
Capital FM
A Nairobi Court has ruled that Omar Lali is criminally liable for the murder of Tecra Muigai. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's State Broadcaster KBC Debunks Fake Graphic Claiming Senator Accused Powerful Minister of Bribery
Africa Check
Kenya's state broadcaster KBC debunks fake graphic claiming senator accused powerful minister of bribery Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan President Ruto Did Not Say He'd Impeach His Deputy in a Week
Africa Check
No, Kenyan president Ruto did not say he'd impeach his deputy in a week Read more »
Kenya: Video Allegedly Showing Kenyan Deputy President Gachagua Castigating Luhya and Luo Communities Misleading
Africa Check
Video allegedly showing Kenyan deputy president Gachagua castigating Luhya and Luo communities misleading Read more »
Kenya: Wetangula Says Debate, Public Participation Inapplicable On Kindiki Nomination
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has ruled out public participation in the approval process for President William Ruto's nominee, Kithure Kindiki, for the Deputy President… Read more »
Kenya: Waiguru, Njuki Congratulate Kindiki for Nomination to DP Post
Capital FM
Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki has commended President William Ruto decision to nominate Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to take over the Deputy president position… Read more »
Kenya: Petition Filed Seeking Orders Stopping Replacement of Gachagua As DP
Capital FM
The constitutional court has been petitioned to issue an order stopping the National Assembly from deliberating and endorsing a nominee to the position of the deputy president. Read more »
Kenya: Saccos Urged to Strengthen Tech, Train Staff to Defend Against Cyberattacks
Capital FM
Saccos have been urged to enhance their technological infrastructure and train staff to better defend against the rising number of cyberattacks in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki's Second Shot to Serve As Country's Third DP After Gachagua's Impeachment
Capital FM
After two years and five months of narrowly missing out on the role of Deputy President, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now has a fresh opportunity to step into the… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Meets Threshold to Fill Vacancy in Deputy President's Office - Wetangula
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has confirmed that President William Ruto's nominee Kithure Kindiki has met the threshold to fill the Deputy President office vacancy… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Permanent Secretaries Agree to Bridge Performance Gaps
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Uganda's Permanent Secretaries for aligning with the National Resistance Movement (NRM)'s vision of socio-economic transformation. Read more »
Somalia: KQ Halts Mogadishu Flights Months After Relaunch
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cancelled its flights to Somalia, less than a year after reintroducing the route, citing difficult operating conditions. Read more »
Rwanda: Debutants Kepler Face RRA As New Volleyball League Season Kicks Off
New Times
The 2024/25 national volleyball league season kicks off this weekend, with Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) women's volleyball club taking on newcomers Kepler in the opening match on… Read more »
Somalia: South C Business Networking Forum Draws Hundreds
Shabelle
Hundreds of business professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders converged at South C, Nairobi, on Thursday for the inaugural South C Business Networking Forum, marking a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Effective Migration Management Crucial to Africa's Progress - Uneca
Ethiopian Herald
Effective migration management, driven by stakeholder engagement and data-driven policymaking, is critical for advancing Africa's economic development, said Claver Gatete,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ensuring Safe, Regular Migration [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Migration has historically served as a powerful catalyst for development, driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and contributing to the formation of modern states. Across… Read more »
Ethiopia: House Speaker Underlines Working On Ensuring Prosperity
Ethiopian Herald
House of People Representatives (HoPRs) underscored integrating ideas and implementing are crux of matter to fulfill holistic prosperity. Read more »
Kenya: Stockbroker Transits to Investment Bank, Eyes Diaspora Investors
Business Day Africa
Stockbroker Securities Africa has rebranded to Capital A Investment Bank following the regulator's nod, even as it eyes diaspora investors. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win
Dabanga
Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain… Read more »
