September 18
Kenya: University Staff Go On Strike Over Delayed Salaries, Medical Cover
Capital FM
University staff members under the Universities Academic Staff Union and the Kenya Universities Staff Union have kicked off a nationwide strike across public universities over… Read more »
Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
New Times
Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year government programme that runs from 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Strawberry Farming in Rwanda a Blossoming Industry?
New Times
Rwanda's strawberry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a growing global demand for the fruit. Local farmers are capitalising on this opportunity to generate… Read more »
Somalia: Festu Urges Justice in Favori Case Over Workplace Rights Violations
Shabelle
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has intensified its campaign against FAVORI Company, accusing it of ongoing and severe human and labor rights violations, including… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Greenlights Acquisition of NBK By Nigerian Lender Access Bank
Capital FM
The COMESA Competition Commission has approved a merger between Access Bank and the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), providing the Nigerian lender with a platform for East African… Read more »
Somalia: Organised Labour Seeks Justice and Accountability in Favori Case As Strong Stand Is Taken Against Impunity and Workplace Abuse
Radio Dalsan
The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) has consistently raised the alarm over the severe and ongoing human and labour rights violations committed by FAVORI Company against… Read more »
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses UPI Protocol to Rid Public Service of Ghost Workers
Capital FM
The Cabinet has approved the implementation of a Unified Personnel Identification (UPI) system to eradicate "ghost workers" and payroll fraud across all levels of government,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Working Towards the Revival of Manufacturing Industry Sector [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia has been focusing on developing its industrial sector despite facing challenges. The government has primarily focused on agriculture, tourism, and ICT with the aim of… Read more »
Uganda: Deliberate Govt Initiatives Behind Uganda's Thriving Tourism
Observer
For the past 30 years, there has been a steady increase in the contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Uganda by the tourism sector. Read more »
Kenya: Ai Enhances Maternal Health Care in Kenya, Experts Say
VOA
University students are developing technology that incorporates artificial intelligence to help reduce the maternal mortality rate in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Mama Haki Foundation Powers Coast Empowerment Summit in Mombasa
Capital FM
In a bold move set to impact women in Mombasa County, the Mama Haki Foundation has embarked on the second phase of the Stawisha Empowerment Program, targeting over 10,000 Youth and… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Mandates Pre-Departure Clearance From Labour Ministry for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
Capital FM
Nairobi, Kenya, Sept 18 -- Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced a new policy requiring Kenyans seeking employment abroad to obtain a letter… Read more »
Tanzania: '4Rs Not Excuse for Indiscipline'
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has warned against the misuse of the 4Rs philosophy, emphasising that it was crafted to unite the nation and not as a justification for indiscipline. Read more »
September 17
Sudan: 'State-Building Failures At Heart of Collapse' - Expert
Dabanga
In an interview with Radio Dabanga, Aicha el Basri, a Moroccan author and journalist with the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS) and former spokeswoman for the… Read more »
Uganda: A Sneak Peek Into Uganda's Tenfold Growth Over the Next 15 Years
Nile Post
As Uganda steps further into the 21st century, it stands at a pivotal crossroads, poised to become one of Africa's most promising economic powerhouses. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Harnessing EV Potential to Reap Maximum Benefit From Clean Energy
Ethiopian Herald
EVs, without a doubt, benefit the environment since they lower greenhouse gas emissions. Because EVs have no tailpipe emissions, local air pollution is greatly reduced. When… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Tightening the Reins On Forex Trading
New Times
The allure of forex trading has captivated many Rwandans, but the unregulated nature of the market has posed significant risks. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethio-China Trade Ties See Promising Growth
Ethiopian Herald
Ethio- China trade ties is gathering momentum , so stated Ethiopia's Embassy in Beijing , China . Read more »
Madagascar: Madagascar Taps Into Waste Management Efforts
The Herald
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Tanzania: Landmark Trademark Initiative to Boost Beekeeping Industry
Daily News
TANZANIA is poised to solidify its position as a global leader in high-quality honey production with the launch of the Tanzania Honey Trademark. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum
New Times
The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Tourism Satellite Account That Paves Way for Data-Driven Dev't
ENA
Ethiopia Tourism Satellite Account (TSA), a global measurement tool that would pave the way for data-driven tourism development was launched today. Read more »
Ethiopia: Nile Basin Commission Will Usher New Era of Collaboration Among Riparian Countries - Experts
ENA
The formation of the Nile Basin Commission, which is in its final stages, is expected to usher in a new era of collaboration among the riparian states, according to water and… Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Shows Ethiopia's Unwavering Position On Equitable Utilization of Nile - Prof. Ahmed
ENA
The Grand Ethiopian Renascence Dam (GERD) is a vivid indicator of a possibility of reversal in African history of poverty through equitable utilization of resources, the renowned… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda's Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges
World Bank
Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched… Read more »