September 16
Sudan: Jabir Directs Efforts Intensification On Rehabilitating Gadaref-Hawata Road
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, gave directives to the companies… Read more »
Mauritius: Ebène Flyover, Inaugurated Today, Set to Improve Traffic Flow Along the Motorway and in the Cybercity
Government of Mauritius
The Ebène Flyover, which aims at improving traffic flow along M1 and M3 Motorways and at Ebène Cybercity roundabout, was inaugurated, today, by the Minister of… Read more »
Kenya: Why Financial Industry Must Act Now to Mitigate Climate Losses Ahead [opinion]
Capital FM
The global financial services industry is facing climate-driven losses of upto Sh232.5 trillion ($1.8 trillion) by 2050. This staggering amount will shake the industry and wipe out… Read more »
Kenya: Mawingu Expands Affordable Internet Services to Mandera
Capital FM
Rural internet service provider (ISP) Mawingu has expanded its internet service to Mandera County, providing locals affordable broadband. Read more »
East Africa: UK Pushes EAC for Lower Whisky Duty in Trade Deal
Business Day Africa
The United Kingdom has lobbied the East African Community (EAC) to reduce the duties it imposes on whisky in exchange for lowering phytosanitary checks on the region's exports to… Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda, Mozambique Push for Strengthened Trade Ties At Second Joint Permanent Commission
Nile Post
The second session of the Joint Permanent Commission between Uganda and Mozambique, has kicked off at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda, Mozambique Move to Open Skies to Each Other
Nile Post
Uganda and Mozambique are set to start negotiations that will culminate into signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Airport Passenger Traffic Hits Record High in August
Nile Post
The second highest figure recorded at Entebbe International Airport in a single month was a total of 198,961, an average of 6,418 per day, in December 2023. Read more »
Africa: Kenya Outlines Strategy to Tackle 60% Feed Shortage At AU-IBAR Raffs Workshop
Capital FM
Kenya is grappling with a severe feed shortage crisis that threatens the country's livestock industry, with a 60 percent deficit reported in the latest feed inventory assessment. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $470m to Unlock Chili Industry
New Times
In 2022, Herman Uwizeyimana exported his first dried chilli container to China as he ventured into the 'hot commodity' business he says offers a return on investment. Read more »
September 15
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Remains Testament in Sharing Pan-African Values of Freedom - Former Sierra Leone's FM
ENA
Ethiopia has been in the forefront of promoting pan-African ideals as well as sharing the values of freedom and unity, according to the Global Black Center, Executive Board… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Says First Recruitment for Kenyans to Work in Germany On Sep 27
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced that the first recruitment of Kenyans for skilled labour migration to Germany will take place on 27th September, responding to critics who have… Read more »
Kenya: Germany Refutes Claims of 250,000 Job Opportunities for Kenyans Under New Labour Deal
Capital FM
Germany's Federal Ministry of Interior and Community has dismissed reports claiming that the country signed a labor agreement with Kenya to accommodate 250,000 Kenyan workers. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market
New Times
Dealers in hides and skins in Rwanda are seeking help to be able to trade on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) given that there is limited market in the East African… Read more »
Mauritius: Wooton Flyover Becomes Operational As From Today
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranath Sharma Hureeram, inaugurated, this morning, the Wooton flyover, marking the first phase of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Exploit Full Potential of Solar Energy to Accelerate Energy Transition
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is increasingly identifying the urgent need to transition from traditional energy sources to more sustainable alternatives. Among these, solar energy emerges as a beacon… Read more »
Rwanda: Beneath the Facade of Consensus Democracy [analysis]
African Arguments
25 years after the Inter-Rwandan Dialogue birthed 'consensus democracy', it is now time to revisit and renew the system. Read more »
Uganda: Visa Costs Soar Over Uganda Airlines' Abuja Route Launch
Nile Post
Uganda pays one of the highest visa fees to Nigeria at a time neighbouring countries like Kenya have long taken boosters Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Recognised As Leader in Promoting Clean Energy in East Africa
Daily News
TANZANIA has been highlighted as a leading example among East African countries for its significant efforts in promoting the development and use of clean energy, particularly… Read more »
Kenya: 'Shake Off the Snake', Ichung'wah Urges President Ruto As Rift With Gachagua Deepens
Capital FM
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah escalated political tensions on Sunday by urging President William Ruto to "shake off the viper on your hand," a thinly veiled… Read more »
Uganda: Overcoming Ignorance, Greed, and Selfishness in African Development
Independent (Kampala)
Across Africa and its diaspora, ignorance, greed, and selfishness are often cited as the core obstacles to development. These traits, reinforced by historical and systemic… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Calls for Immediate Halt to JKIA Takeover Deal With Adani
Capital FM
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the opposition against the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Holding Limited, urging the government… Read more »
Rwanda: Over $26m to Support Trade Under Kigali Logistics Platform Project
New Times
More than $26.5 million (approx. Rwf35 billion) is set to be invested in trade facilitation and logistics improvement under Kigali Logistics Platform Connectivity Development… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Five Ways Bus Lanes Will Improve Public Transport
New Times
The City of Kigali is preparing to launch a pilot for the Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system within the next six months, aiming to improve public transportation. Read more »
September 14
South Sudan: South Sudan Postpones Elections, Extends Transitional Period
RFI
South Sudan said Friday that long-awaited elections would be postponed for a further two years, once again extending a transitional period agreed in a peace deal. Read more »