January 26
Somalia: Somalia Advances Social Development Initiatives
Shabelle
Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdisalan Abdi Ali chaired a significant meeting on Monday to advance the country's social service delivery, emphasizing the objectives of… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Welcomes Moody's Positive Rating, Says 'God Healing Our Economy'
Capital FM
President William Ruto has expressed confidence in the future of Kenya's economy, citing a recent upgrade by global credit rating agency Moody's, which revised the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Flaunts Trump Support for Haiti Mission, Hails Kenya-U.S. Relations As a 'Blessing'
Capital FM
President William Ruto has hailed President Donald Trump's administration for supporting the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Boda Boda Riders to Break Free From Money Lenders, Commercial Banks
Nile Post
On the final day of his PDM (Parish Development Model) zonal tours in Busoga, President Yoweri Museveni took a moment to address an audience of boda boda riders at Iganga District… Read more »
Uganda: UBL's Kilonzo Sees Stability and Growth in Economy
Nile Post
Andrew Kilonzo, Managing Director of Uganda Breweries, has expressed optimism about Uganda's economic prospects, describing 2024 as a year of stability and opportunity for the… Read more »
January 24
Ethiopia: 25 Dead and Dozens Injured in Deadly Bus Crash in North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region
Addis Standard
A public transport bus accident in Kurba town, Dawunt district, North Wollo zone of Amhara region, on the morning of 23 January, 2025, claimed the lives of 25 people and left… Read more »
Africa: Meet Indian Billionaire Prateek Suri Expanding Electronics Business in Africa
New Times
Prateek Suri's story is a testament to the power of vision, persistence, and strategic decision-making. Despite facing economic challenges, political instability, and the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Actively Engaged in BRICS, Says Expert in Foreign Policy
ENA
Ethiopia is actively working to benefit from the BRICS bloc, which has become a significant platform for expressing multilateral voices, Professor Brook Hailu said. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Want Telecom CEOs Probed Over Illegal SIM Cards
Independent (Kampala)
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has assigned the House Committee on ICT and National Guidance to carry out an in-depth investigation into the continued illegal practice of… Read more »
Sudan: Jeili Refinery Fire Engulfs Khartoum in 'Toxic' Smoke
Dabanga
Thick black and white smoke billowed from the Jeili refinery in Khartoum yesterday morning, spreading over parts of Khartoum North (Bahri) and Omdurman. The Sudanese Armed Forces… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Minister of Interior Leads Delegation to Jowhar Local Government Office for Key Discussions On Decentralization, Stabilization, and Reconciliatiion
Radio Dalsan
A high-level delegation led by Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation, visited the Jowhar Local Government Office today to engage in… Read more »
Kenya: KCB, Mastercard Launch Kenya's First Platinum Multi-Currency Card
Capital FM
KCB Bank Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard, has introduced Kenya's first multi-currency prepaid card, supporting 11 global currencies to simplify international transactions and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Visit to Türkiye Signals Renewed Cooperation
New Times
President Paul Kagame travelled Wednesday, January 22, to Türkiye on a two-day official visit. During his visit, he was welcomed by his Turkish counterpart President Recep… Read more »
Mauritius: Iranian Ambassador and Minister Mohamed Discuss Ongoing Projects
Government of Mauritius
The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Madagascar and non-resident Ambassador to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles, Mr Hassan Ali Bakhshi, called on the Minister of… Read more »
East Africa: CMC Motors Group to Exit East Africa
Independent (Kampala)
CMC Motors Group, a prominent player in East Africa's automotive and agricultural machinery market, has announced plans to gradually wind down operations in Uganda, Kenya and… Read more »
January 23
Somalia: Mogadishu Airport Turmoil - Flight Delays Amid Dispute Over New Airline Fees
Shabelle
Passengers at Mogadishu's Aden Adde International Airport endured prolonged delays Monday, as flights were grounded amid a fierce dispute over newly imposed charges by private… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia and Egypt Strengthen Ties With Strategic Partnership Agreement
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met at the Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Thursday, signaling a new era in bilateral relations with the… Read more »
Uganda: How Uganda Airlines Reduced Losses By 26% in a Year
Nile Post
Revived in 2019 to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, Uganda Airlines faced turbulence from the start but is now showing signs of recovery, with optimism replacing initial… Read more »
Uganda: Prisons Budget Cut By Shs8.5bn
Nile Post
This decision has raised serious concerns about the management of overcrowding, inmate welfare, and prison infrastructure, prompting calls from prison reform advocates for urgent… Read more »
Uganda: Funding Gap Threatens Delays in Standard Gauge Railway Project
Nile Post
Tony Awany, vice chairperson of the Physical Infrastructure Committee, revealed these concerns while presenting the committee's report on the 2025/26 Budget Framework Paper. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Türkiye Ink Four Deals to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
New Times
Rwanda and Turkey on Thursday, January 23 signed four cooperation agreements as part of the efforts to elevate their bilateral relations. Read more »
Rwanda: Community Health Workers to Start Screening High Blood Pressure
New Times
The Rwandan government has announced plans to empower community health workers in the tracking and managing hypertension to help the country deal with the issue, which affected at… Read more »
Somalia: Major General Odawa Yusuf Inaugurates New Headquarters for 23rd Battalion of National Army's Military Police in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
On Thursday, Major General Odawa Yusuf, the Chief of the National Armed Forces, officially inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters for the 23rd Battalion of the National… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200 Nurses Deployed to Health Centres
New Times
A cohort of 226 nurses who graduated from the first associate nursing programme has been deployed to support the health facilities with shortage of staff. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Impressed With PDM Performance in Luuka
Nile Post
President Museveni has expressed content that the Parish Development Model (PDM) has helped rural communities shift Read more »
