October 17
Uganda: Authorities in Iganga Worried Over Increasing Rate Boy Child Dropouts
Nile Post
Issues such as absenteeism, high failure rates, and economic pressures, including boys working in sugarcane plantations to support their families, have contributed to the problem. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Kampala Welcomes New Members to Its Timeless Tradition
Nile Post
In a ceremony brimming with enthusiasm and commitment, the Rotary Club of Kampala--Uganda's oldest and most esteemed service club--inducted two new members, bringing fresh… Read more »
Uganda: Idi Uganda Injects Shs72m in Early Childhood Centres
Nile Post
The centres, located at Bukusu and Bukulube Primary Schools in Nawanyago Sub-county, were established to promote nursery education in the region. Read more »
Uganda: Kisaka, Luyimbazi, and Okello Spend Another Night in Custody
Nile Post
Former Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and Director of Public Health Daniel Okello, who are linked to the Kiteezi landfill tragedy, had their homes… Read more »
Uganda: Trump Calls 6 January Us Capitol Riot a 'Day of Love'
Nile Post
The former president claimed the thousands who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election". Read more »
Uganda: UWA launches National Wildlife Conservation Education Strategy to Boost Conservation Efforts
Nile Post
The strategy will be implemented in collaboration with various partners, including the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, NGOs, and international conservation agencies. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives
Nile Post
A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Read more »
Uganda: Students Tipped On Menstrual Hygiene and Management
Nile Post
This initiative, launched at Kids Pioneer Primary School and funded by the Kids of Africa Organization, aims to equip learners--particularly girls--with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Nat'l Dialogue Sole Pathway to Enduring Peace - Endc
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- National Dialogue is the best way out of resolving age-old disagreements in Ethiopia , Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC)said Read more »
Ethiopia: Coffee Exports Bring Ethiopia Over 521 Mln USD in Q1
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) has announced a remarkable achievement in the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, generating 521.98 million USD from the export… Read more »
Ethiopia: Signs of Hope As a Result of Macro-Economic Reform
Ethiopian Herald
Latest reports indicate that the FDI has continued to grow. Hence all stakeholders need to step up efforts to build up on current factors that are attracting more Foreign Direct… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Measures Create Vibrant Hospitality Industry - Mot
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- Measures taken by the government has improved the expansion of hotels and service sectors in various parts of the country, so said Ministry of Tourism (MoT). Read more »
Ethiopia: Macroeconomic Reforms - Changing Face of FDI
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's recent macroeconomic reforms, implemented during last July, are beginning to yield positive outcomes for the nation's economic landscape, particularly in the realm of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Capital Market - Path Towards Digital Transformation
Ethiopian Herald
Known for being one of the fastest-growing economies over the past two decades, Ethiopia is now embarking on an inclusive reform process and working aggressively towards realizing… Read more »
Ethiopia: Sumptuous Months of Gamo Married Women - Sophie Dubusha
Ethiopian Herald
Marriage in the rural areas of Ethiopia had its own unique style and approach across areas. Read more »
Ethiopia: Mischief of the Gods [book review]
Ethiopian Herald
Part I :- Book review Read more »
Ethiopia: Premier Calls On Ethiopians to Grab Ethio Telecom Shares
Ethiopian Herald
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has called on Ethiopians to purchase shares of Ethio telecom, following the company's decision to offer 10% of its shares to Ethiopian citizens. Read more »
Ethiopia: Diplomatic Victory Over Colonial Period Treaties
Ethiopian Herald
In this era of globalization, the only way out of poverty and backwardness is through collaboration to develop the resources at hand. Africa, the owner of untapped natural… Read more »
Ethiopia: Diaspora Lauds Ethiopia's Macroeconomic Reforms for Boosting Investment
Ethiopian Herald
- The implementation of macroeconomic reforms has significantly encouraged Diaspora investment in Ethiopia, according to members of the Diaspora community. Read more »
Ethiopia: The Seoul Smart City Award 2024 - For Spectacular Achievement
Ethiopian Herald
Addis Ababa has entertained 32 mayors since the establishment of its mayoral office in 1910. All the mayors down the line have done their own respective contribution to the… Read more »
East Africa: Why It Is the Time for Ethiopia to Join the Comesa Free Trade Area (Comesa FTA)
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia, a vital member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), has hesitated to join the COMESA Free Trade Area (FTA) since its inception in 1994. Read more »
Sudan/Ghana: Appiah Disappointed Sudan Won At Ghana's Expense
Ghanaian Times
The Head Coach of Sudan's national team, James Kwasi Appiah, has indicated that he is happy Sudan beat Ghana to boost its chances of qualifying to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco but… Read more »
October 16
Rwanda: Rwanda Begins World's First Clinical Trial for Marburg Virus Disease Treatment
New Times
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced late Tuesday, October 15. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ranks Lowest for Internet Freedom Among 17 African Nations
Addis Standard
Ethiopia has received the lowest internet freedom score among 17 African nations assessed in Freedom House's "Freedom on the Net 2024" report, scoring 27 out of 100 and earning a… Read more »
Uganda: Nakivale Refugee Camp Faces Food Crisis After Programme Closure
Nile Post
Nakivale Camp, which welcomes over 500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo each week, is now facing a mounting crisis, with leaders unsure how to address the growing… Read more »
