October 16
Ethiopia: Tigray Must Avert Another Cycle of War [analysis]
ISS
As tensions between two TPLF factions rise, urgent measures are needed to prevent another crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Read more »
Ethiopia: Seven Dead, Eight Missing in Oromia's Arsi Zone As Govt Forces Accused of Targeting Civilians
Addis Standard
Seven individuals have been reported dead, and eight others are missing in Sadika Karsa kebele, Robe Didea district of Arsi zone, following an incident involving government forces… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Banks to Lower Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has urged local banks to lower interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable loans to micro, small, and medium-scale traders. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Denies All 11 Charges in Senate Impeachment Trial
Capital FM
Besieged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded not guilty to all the eleven charges levelled against him. Read more »
Sudan: Armed Herders Threaten to Attack Camp For Displaced People
Dabanga
The large Kalma camp for displaced people neighbouring Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, is facing a dire situation as an armed group of Arab herders has surrounded the camp.… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Faces Economic Strain As Countries Mull Travel Restrictions
Business Day Africa
Countries imposing travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda over the Marburg virus outbreak could severely impact the nation's economy and public health response, despite the World… Read more »
Africa: WHO Africa Chief Lauds Rwanda's 'Swift' Response to Marburg Outbreak
New Times
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Wednesday, October 16, visited Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali and thanked Rwandan… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles Sets Up New Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Team
Seychelles News Agency
A new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) team has been set up in Seychelles to establish a national action plan to deal with such risks and eventualities by the… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Faces Setback After Kingi Declines to Allow Objection to New Evidence
Capital FM
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faced another setback as Senate Speaker Amason Kingi declined his counsel's objection to new evidence presented against him. Read more »
Kenya: Road Map for Gachagua Successor Set As National Assembly Schedules Special Sitting On Friday
Capital FM
National Assembly has amended its calendar to have a special sitting on Friday for priority business with sources intimating that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua successor will… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Lowers Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast On Sudan Conflict
Daba Finance
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Ethiopia: City Municipality Scales Up Tech-Driven Home Delivery of Essential Commodities
Addis Standard
The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau has reported that 294,000 customers have registered for a technology-driven distribution system of subsidized essential commodities such as sugar,… Read more »
Kenya: Kingi Allows Orengo to Represent National Assembly in Gachagua Impeachment Trial
Capital FM
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has permitted Siaya Governor James Orengo to represent the National Assembly in the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Are Becoming Firm Allies - What's Behind This Strategy [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Turkey has ramped up its partnership with Somalia in recent months. It is helping Somalia defend its waters, and has signed a deal to explore for oil and gas off the east African… Read more »
Mauritius: Tanzanian High Commissioner Sirro Calls On Prime Minister Jugnauth
Government of Mauritius
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to Mauritius, Mr Simon Nyakoro Sirro, paid a courtesy call, this afternoon, to the Prime Minister of the Republic… Read more »
Uganda: Lemusui Sub-County Chairman Dies Following Collision With Police Bike*
Nile Post
Lolima, who was riding a motorbike registered UG 4899R, collided with Police Constable James Bwambale, who was operating a police bike with registration UP 8141. Read more »
Uganda: New Health Centre Iv in Arua Has No Theatre, Lab Equipment
Nile Post
Despite the facility being established to enhance healthcare services in the region, its inability to operate has left the local population in distress. Read more »
Kenya: Mover of Gachagua Impeachment Motion Faces Intense Grilling At Senate
Capital FM
The mover of the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, faced intense scrutiny from Gachagua's legal team during… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Government Boosts Mpox Response in Uganda With $4.1 Million and Test Supplies
Nile Post
The U.S. government has announced a significant investment of $4.1 million (approximately 15 billion UGX) to enhance the mpox response in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Three in Ten Sex Workers Are HIV-Positive - Survey
Nile Post
The survey, conducted across 12 districts, was presented at Makerere University's School of Public Health, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted interventions to address… Read more »
Mauritius: Tanzanian High Commissioner Presents Letters of Credence to President Roopun
Government of Mauritius
The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of Tanzania to the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Simon Nyakoro Sirro, presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic… Read more »
Somalia: UK Pledges £7.5m Boost to ATMIS, Total Support Reaches £77m
Radio Dalsan
The United Kingdom has announced an additional £7.5 million in funding to support the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), increasing its total contribution… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Fund Approves U.S.$5 Million for Rwanda's Mpox Response, Expands Emergency Support Across the African Continent
Global Fund
To respond to the mpox outbreak spreading in Africa, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved additional funding for Rwanda and… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Highlights Measures to Ease Liquidity Crisis
Capital FM
Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that his ministry is accelerating efforts to address liquidity challenges by collaborating with the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Five African Nations Including Ethiopia Account for Half of Continent's GDP, Report
ENA
In a striking revelation, a recent report by Voronoi, based on 2024 data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), shows that five of Africa's largest economies-South Africa,… Read more »
