November 11
Africa: COP29 Climate Summit Opens in Baku With Focus On Global Finance, Green Energy Solutions
Capital FM
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) opened on Monday at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan, drawing world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and activists. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Leader Lands in Riyadh for Crucial Arab-Islamic Summit
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has touched down in Riyadh on Sunday evening for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic States Summit. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Urges Gen Z to Register As Voters to Define Their Future
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyan youth, particularly Generation Z, to register as voters to shape their future through the ballot. Read more »
Sudan: SUNA Interviews His Excellency the Head of the Chinese Diplomatic Mission in Sudan [interview]
SNA
Sudan-China Relations have been gaining strategic importance and historical dimension throughout the past periods. Read more »
Uganda: Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Urgent Need for Job Creation As Labor Force Set to Expand By 2030, IMF Warns
Nile Post
In a post on its social media, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) underscored the critical need for sub-Saharan Africa to create up to 15 million jobs annually by 2030. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda's Profit Jumps 29.6 Percent On Strong Data and Fintech Growth
Nile Post
The telecom giant attributed this growth to significant expansions in data and fintech services, as well as a continued commitment to enhancing Uganda's digital and financial… Read more »
Uganda: Struggling to Survive - Report Exposes Worsening Poverty in Uganda
Nile Post
As Uganda reels from the recent dissolution of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), a new report by Twaweza's Sauti Za Wananchi survey sheds light on the harsh economic… Read more »
Uganda: Namutumba Locals Voice Concerns Over Infrastructure and Power Shortages Stalling Development
Nile Post
Residents and leaders in Kiwanyi Sub-County, Namutumba District, have expressed frustration over poor road conditions and a lack of electricity, which they say are slowing… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Calls for Strategic Interventions to Empower Ugandan Enterprises
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged the government to prioritize support for Ugandan enterprises during his address at the launch of Birungi Unlimited, a… Read more »
Uganda: The Credit Crisis - Why Youth Entrepreneurs in Uganda Are Stuck At the Starting Line
Nile Post
In Uganda, youth entrepreneurship is seen as a powerful tool for economic growth. Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Locals Raise Shs100m to Construct Community School
Nile Post
At a fundraising ceremony organized by Dedan Foundation, residents of Buwekula South Constituency, led by Dedan Mubangizi--the aspiring Member of Parliament for Buwekula South… Read more »
November 10
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Inaugurates 'Beynouna Village' Built Around Lake Beseka
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has today inaugurated 'Beynouna Village' built around Lake Beseka. Read more »
Sudan: Central Bank of Sudan Issues New 1,000 Pound Note
Dabanga
The Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) yesterday announced the issuance of a new banknote of SDG1,000 as part of the bank's efforts to modernise the currency and improve the security… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Tips Bukedi Leaders On Wealth Creation
Nile Post
President Museveni has informed leaders in the Bukedi subregion that Uganda can only achieve the desired socio- Read more »
Uganda: Luea to Start Teaching Robotics, Climate Smart Agriculture
Nile Post
The International University of East Africa (IUEA) has announced that starting January next year, it will be teaching robotics and climate smart agriculture as some of its new… Read more »
Uganda: CEO Apprenticeship Program of 2024 Graduates
Nile Post
A cohort of executives celebrated their graduation from the CEO Apprenticeship Program (CAP), marking the completion of a transformative journey that has reshaped how they approach… Read more »
November 09
Kenya: A Groundbreaking Bioherbicide Takes a Bite Out of Kenya's Hunger
WFP
Farmers are seeing bumper harvests thanks to WFP's collaboration with a local social enterprise Read more »
November 08
Kenya: Tourists Exempted From Declaring IMEI Numbers Upon Arrival
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from declaring the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their gadgets upon arrival, aiming to maintain… Read more »
Kenya: Will Trump Scrap Biden's Kenya Trade Deal and Revive 2020 Talks?
Business Day Africa
Former US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has cast uncertainty over trade talks between Kenya and the United States, which were revived under President Joe… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto to Lead Kenya's Delegation At COP29, Championing Africa's Climate Finance Agenda
Capital FM
Kenya, in its capacity as Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), is preparing to represent Africa's climate priorities at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan next week. Read more »
Sudan: Gold Miners Accuse Egyptian Army of Attacking Them On Sudanese Territory
Dabanga
Artisanal gold miners in the El Uweinat mountain range near the Egypt-Libya-Sudan tripoint have called on the Sudanese authorities to intervene after an Egyptian army unit attacked… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's ICT Minister Appointed to International Advisory Board of Global Fintech Body
New Times
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has been appointed to the International Advisory Board of the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), a Singapore-based… Read more »
Central Africa: Fossil Fuel Funding Hindering Sustainable Energy in Great Lakes
Nile Post
A recent report from the Environment Governance Institute (EGI) in Uganda examines the hidden impacts of fossil fuel financing in Africa's Great Lakes region, highlighting the… Read more »
Kenya: House Team Approves Sh10 Increase On Road Maintenance Levy
Capital FM
House team has approved the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (Imposition of Levy) Order, 2024 which seeks to increase the Road Maintenance Levy Fund rate from Sh18 to Sh28 per litre of… Read more »
Uganda: TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Launches First Public Electric Charging Station
Independent (Kampala)
TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has launched its first public electric charging station at the Wampewo Service Station (in Kampala) in partnership with Green Hub, marking a… Read more »
