September 26
Ethiopia: Work Together to Pursue Aspiration of Modernization, Build a Community With a Shared Future
Ethiopian Herald
(Head of Mission of the People's Republic of China to the African Union and Representative of the People's Republic of China to the UNECA) Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Toussaint Visits Construction Site of Mare d'Albert Health Track
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sports and Recreation, Mr Jean Christophe Stephan Toussaint, visited this morning, the construction site of the Mare D'Albert Health Track, in… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Appoints Sulub Ahmed As Deputy Transport Minister
Shabelle
Major General Sulub Ahmed has been appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation for Somalia, a role he assumed last night, signaling a significant shuffle within the… Read more »
September 25
Kenya: Privatization Act, Sale of Convention Centre Declared Unconstitutional
Capital FM
The High court has declared the Privatization Act signed into law by President William Ruto unconstitutional and void for lack of adequate public participation. Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for Farmers As Parliament Rejects Punitive 'Ndengu' Bill
Capital FM
The National Assembly has rejected the bill that aimed to regulate the production, processing, and marketing of mung beans, commonly known as 'ndengu,' in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Reallocate Coffee Funds, Issue Grants Due to Low Uptake
Business Day Africa
Kenya's Ministry of Cooperatives has requested the Treasury to reallocate unused coffee cherry funds to other state agencies and offer grants to select cooperatives, following low… Read more »
Ethiopia: Livestock Exporters Optimistic As Ethiopia Launches Railway Cargo
Ethiopian Herald
The launch of Ethiopia's first livestock export cargo transportation service by railway has sparked optimism among the country's legal livestock exporters, according to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Connecting People-to-People Ties, Economic Cooperation in Africa - Italian Ambassador
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines has been playing irreplaceable role in connecting people-to-people and economic cooperation with the entire continent of Africa, Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia,… Read more »
Somalia: National Multi-Stakeholder High-Level Meeting Kicks Off to Implement Somalia's Emergency Telecom Plan
Radio Dalsan
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the GSMA, has officially launched the National… Read more »
Rwanda: New Initiative to Empower Deaf Women With Vocational Skills
New Times
As the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) began on September 23, the Rwandan civil society launched an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential… Read more »
Kenya: National Assembly, Senate to Form Team to Unlock Mung Beans Bills Impasse
Capital FM
The National Assembly has rejected the Mung Beans Bill, (Senate Bill No. 13 of 2022) at the second reading stage. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Anite Warns Ugandans Against Despising Locally Produced Goods
Nile Post
The State Minister for Investment, Evelyn Anite has warned Ugandans against describing locally produced goods as being of low quality. Read more »
Tanzania: 'Development Projects On Track'
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a series of transformative development projects in the Ruvuma Region, focusing on significant improvements in social services and… Read more »
September 24
Kenya: The Business of Gaming - How African Youth Can Tap Into a $300 Billion Industry
Capital FM
The global gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, projected to reach a staggering $300 billion by 2025. Africa, with its young and dynamic population, is poised to… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends JKIA Takeover Amid Public Concerns
Capital FM
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the potential takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through Public Private Partnership owing to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Tea Exports Surpass Two Mln USD
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) reported that more than 1,142 tons of tea were exported to the global market in the 2023/24 fiscal year, generating over two million… Read more »
Ethiopia: Hosanna to Inaugurate 200-Mln Birr Corridor Project
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Hosanna Town Administration is preparing to inaugurate a 2.6-kilometer corridor development project, with an estimated cost of 200 million Birr, according to Mayor… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Loses Ksh80 Million in Adani-Linked Strike Disruption
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways (KQ) lost at least Ksh80 million in a single day due to the recent industrial action against Adani by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the airline's chief executive… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Ruto Urges Africa to Cut Aid Reliance, Boost Healthcare Investment
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto called for Africa to reduce its reliance on foreign aid and push for self-reliance in healthcare at the launch of a new financing program aimed at… Read more »
Kenya: Court Shields Consensual Office Romances From Employer Overreach
Capital FM
Office romances between consenting employees are now protected from disciplinary action by employers, following a ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. Read more »
Seychelles: Team Seychelles Gets Send Off for First Global Robotic Challenge in Greece
Seychelles News Agency
Team Seychelles for the First Global Robotic Challenge received their sending-off on Friday and the vice-captain remains confident of getting a good outcome from the competition… Read more »
Rwanda: 5 Things to Know About Rwanda-Singapore Ai 'Playbook'
New Times
In a move that seeks to help shape the global AI discourse, Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world's first AI Playbook for Small States, at the United Nations Summit of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Government Seeks Private Operator for Kiyanzi Dry Port
New Times
Kiyanzi Dry Port, an inland cargo terminal that was developed by the Government of Rwanda to enhance cross-border trade, is still seeking a private sector operator to fully realise… Read more »
Uganda: Why Museveni Is Stuffing Eggs in Industrialisation Basket [editorial]
Nile Post
In a bold move to transform Uganda's economic landscape, President Museveni is placing a strong emphasis on industrialization. Read more »
Tanzania: For Clean Energy Drive Success, Lower Gas Price
Daily News
THE government's mission to lower gas prices is commendable, as it will benefit our environment. Read more »