February 12
Africa: Donald Trump's War On Global Governance - Lessons From the Past On How to Fight Back [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
US president Donald Trump's recent actions seem designed to reassert American power and demonstrate that it is still the dominant global power and is capable of bullying weaker… Read more »
Africa: China Flexes It Media Muscle in Africa - Encouraging Positive Headlines As Part of a Soft Power Agenda [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every year, China's minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing's top… Read more »
Africa: Events in the DRC Show a New Realpolitik Is Emerging in Africa - One That Is Fraught With Danger [analysis]
Chatham House
Apart from the heavy human cost, the return of hybrid warfare to the Democratic Republic of the Congo risks stability on the continent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Imposes Levy On Imports Packaged in Plastics
New Times
Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July, Yusuf Murangwa, the Rwanda's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning,… Read more »
Rwanda: Nduhungirehe, Top U.S. Diplomat Discuss Regional Security, Bilateral Ties
New Times
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Ndungirehe, held talks with Amb. Troy Fitrell, the Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African… Read more »
Somalia: Somali MP Accuses President of Deception Over Undisclosed Ethiopia Pact
Shabelle
Somali parliamentarian Daahir Amiin Jesow accused President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday of deceiving the Somali populace by not revealing details of an agreement he made… Read more »
Uganda: Ministry of Health Commissions 332 Community Health Workers in Kyenjojo
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has commissioned 332 Community Health Extension Workers in Kyenjojo District, equipping them with essential tools such as bicycles, tablets for reporting,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Slaps Tax On Mobile Phones After Decade of Dishing Carrots
Nile Post
For nearly 15 years, Rwanda has exempted mobile phones from taxes to boost digital penetration but that feel-good factor is no more worth the government hiking taxes on cigarettes… Read more »
Uganda: How Boda Loans Are Transforming Livelihoods in Uganda
Nile Post
When Andrew Mujuni lost his job as a security guard after eight years of service, his world turned upside down. Read more »
Kenya: Senate Sends Orwoba On 79-Day Suspension After Embarassing Court Defeat
Capital FM
The Senate has suspended Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba for 79 days, effective immediately, with the suspension set to lapse on May 1. Read more »
Namibia: Four Die in Head-On Collision in Kavango East
Namibian
Four people died at Shikenge village in the Kavango East region after two vehicles collided on Sunday. Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamuud Arrives in Azerbaijan for Official Visit Aimed At Enhancing Ties
Radio Dalsan
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for an official visit. This visit is part of the… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Mayor Hosts Dinner for Asad Hajiyow
Radio Dalsan
Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Amiir, hosted a prestigious dinner at the Mogadishu City Hall to honor creative artist Asad Hajiyow and a group… Read more »
Somalia: Somali State Minister of Foreign Affairs Chairs Final Ministerial Committee Meeting On Reform of African Candidates for International Organization Vacancies
Radio Dalsan
The State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, Ali Mohamed Omar, presided over the final meeting of the Ministerial Committee on the reform of… Read more »
Kenya: Elders Protest Attempts to Subvert Order to Settle the Ogiek in Mau
Capital FM
The Ogiek community has accused the government of using illegal tactics to lock them out of their ancestral home in the Mau Forest Complex. Read more »
Uganda: UHRC Awards Shs 25m to Tortured Soldier
Nile Post
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal has awarded Shs 25 million in compensation to a soldier who was tortured and undressed in front of his wife, fellow soldiers, and… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Bids Farewell to Outgoing Angola's Envoy to Kenya Abilio
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya's strong diplomatic ties with Angola as he bid farewell to outgoing Angolan Ambassador to Kenya, Sianga Abilio, at State House, Nairobi. Read more »
Tunisia: President of Republic Meets Speakers of ARP and National Council of Regions and Districts
Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied, met Tuesday, at the Carthage Palace, with Speaker of the Assembly of the People's Representatives, Brahim Bouderbala and Speaker of the National Council of… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Holds High Level Meeting to Discuss Security Along the Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera Road
Capital FM
Senior government officials drawn from the security and infrastructure sector on Wednesday convened for a strategic meeting to discuss measures to secure the Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Yegon Provisionally Suspended After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
Capital FM
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have provisionally suspended Kenya's Geoffrey Yegon after testing positive for a banned substance. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Want to Marry Her', Tuface Confirms Relationship With Igbinedion's Granddaughter
Daily Trust
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface, has confirmed his relationship with the Deputy Majority Leader of Edo state House of Assembly, Natasha Osawaru. Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Call for Stricter Sanctions to End FGM
Daily Trust
Human rights activists, medical professionals, and legal experts have called for stronger sanctions and greater education efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in… Read more »
Ghana: GRITG Calls for Collective Efforts Against Climate Change Threat
Ghanaian Times
The Green Revolution Innovative Thinkers Ghana (GRITG), a non-profit organisation, has urged for collective and concerted efforts in dealing with climate change effects on the… Read more »
Kenya: Speaker Wetang'ula to Rule On House Majority Status After High Court Decision
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is set to rule Wednesday afternoon on the House's Majority and Minority status following a High Court decision declaring the Opposition… Read more »
Africa: Mudavadi Leads Final Push for Raila's AU Bid in Addis
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, spearheading Kenya's last-minute efforts to secure… Read more »
