October 25
Ethiopia: Mining Beyond Economic Impetus in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
It is well recognized that mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. These materials are used for a plethora of purposes,… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia Poised to Lead East Africa's Digital Revolution - Report
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia is well-positioned to become a digital leader in East Africa, with the nation's digital economy projected to contribute over 1.3 trillion Birr to GDP by 2028,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Inks New Exploration Deal With Global Mining Giants Rio Tinto
New Times
Rwanda has inked a new mineral exploration deal with global mining giants RIO Tinto Mining and Exploration (RTX) Ltd, after "tremendous potential" has been found in the country. Read more »
Kenya: Justice Chigiti Refers Petition Challenging Proposed Adani JKIA Takeover to CJ Koome for Empanelment
Capital FM
The High Court has referred the petition challenging the proposed takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani to Chief Justice Martha Koome for the… Read more »
October 24
Sudan: U.S. Sanctions Weapons Procurement Director of Sudan's Armed Forces [press release]
U.S. Treasury
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Mirghani Idris Suleiman (Idris)pursuant to Executive Order… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Joins BRICS As Partner Nation, Paving the Way for Increased Trade and Investment
Nile Post
Uganda has officially joined BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as one of 13 new partner nations in a move set to reshape its international trade and investment… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Urges Public Caution in Wake of Kigogwa Tanker Tragedy
Nile Post
His comments came in response to the tragic incident in Kigogwa along the Kampala-Bombo road, which resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan-Backed M23 Rebel Group Seeks Local Power in DRC, Not Just Control Over Mining Operations [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The violence wrought by the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23 Movement is often narrowly framed as intended to control eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's resource-rich mining… Read more »
Kenya: Employers Asked to Register Staff With Social Health Authority
Business Day Africa
The government has implored on employers to declare their employees under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to make them eligible to benefit from the scheme. Read more »
Africa: Brics Summit - Guterres Underscores Bloc's Role in Boosting Global Cooperation
UN News
The BRICS intergovernmental organization can play a stronger role in strengthening multilateralism for global development and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan, Egypt Agree On Roadmap to Develop Bilateral Relations
SNA
Sudan and Egypt have agreed to develop a roadmap for developing bilateral relations, particularly in the cultural and media fields, and to come up with an understanding on… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs in Agriculture-Focused First Citizen Outreach Tour
New Times
Members of Parliament in the Lower House on October 24 commenced nationwide field visits to assess the progress of the 2025A agricultural season, according to a statement from… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Delegation Flies to Serbia to Reactivate Trade Agreement Signed in 1963
Nile Post
A Ugandan delegation, led by General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, is in Serbia for the Joint Commission for Trade Cooperation… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Active Engagement in BRICS Would Uplift Its Diplomatic Stance, Multilateralism - Ambassador Terekhin
ENA
Ethiopia's active engagement in BRICS would uplift its diplomatic posture and multifaceted collaboration with member Countries of the bloc, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny E.… Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Delegation Arrives in Somalia for Joint Energy Exploration
Shabelle
Somalia's Minister of Petroleum Abdirizak Mohamed and State Minister for Defence Omar Ali welcomed a high-ranking Turkish delegation at Adan Abdulle International Airport in… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Discuss Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, October 24 met with the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Treasury of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, on the sidelines of the… Read more »
Kenya: Communications Authority of Kenya to Collaborate With KRA On Mobile Device Tax Compliance
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is set to collaborate with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to enhance tax compliance for mobile devices imported or assembled in the… Read more »
Kenya: Better Digital Payments Infrastructure Is Facilitating Access to New Markets for Enterprise
Capital FM
Saying that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies in East Africa is an understatement. SMEs make up the largest part of all registered entities in… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Lauds Bilateral Relations Between Ethiopia, Russia That Continues to Grow
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Russian President Vladimir Putin held in-depth discussions during their bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Electric Vehicle Training Program Launched At Makerere University
Independent (Kampala)
Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala,… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Private Sector Partnerships in Infrastructure Development
Capital FM
President William Ruto has emphasized that partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure projects will help reduce Kenya's tax burden and reliance on debt for development. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »
Ethiopia: How Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Can Benefit Itself and the World
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's membership in the BRICS Plus is beneficial for the country as well as for the bloc and beyond. While Ethiopia can reinforce its aggressive economic development endeavor… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Historic Attendance At BRICS Summit
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has made its maiden attendance at the BRICS summit ever since it joined the bloc as a full member. Ethiopia's government should enhance its active participation in such… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mango Suppliers Required to Register Ahead of Export Season
Capital FM
Mango suppliers across Kenya are now required to register with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in order to operate, ahead of the upcoming mango export season. Read more »
