June 06
Kenya: What Next for Students That Have Secured University Spots? [interview]
Business Day Africa
The placement exercise for university admissions has concluded, marking a pivotal moment for 153,274 students who are now set to embark on their higher education journey. With this… Read more »
Uganda: Concerns Mount Over Environmental Activist 'Abducted By UPDF'
Nile Post
A member of the Kingfisher community and a dedicated advocate for environmental governance with the Environment Governance Institute (EGI), Stephen Kwikiriza, has reportedly been… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: World Bank Invests in Solar Energy to Expand Access to Electricity in Guinea-Bissau [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a $35 million grant to enable solar power generation and increase access to electricity in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »
Nigeria: Critics of Bauchi Speaker's Support for Governor Lack Substance [opinion]
Vanguard
As a concerned ardent follower of political development of Bauchi State, I am compelled to respond to the unfounded criticisms leveled against the Speaker of the Bauchi State House… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Diplomat Elected As Vice-Chairman of the Legal Committee of UN General Assembly
SNA
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously elected the diplomat at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sudan to the United Nations in New York, Ammar Mohamed Mahmoud, to… Read more »
Angola: Central Bank Works to Install Custody Services in Lunda-Sul
ANGOP
The Angola Central Bank (BNA) is working to install, by the end of this year, custody services in the province of Lunda-Sul, with a view to increasing the availability of money to… Read more »
Angola: Head of State Receives Invitation to Attend Forestry Summit
ANGOP
President João Lourenço was invited by his Congolese counterpart, Dennis Sassou Nguesso, to participate in the first International Summit on afforestation, which will… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Ready to Spend Money On Teaching Ugandans How to Drink Coffee
Nile Post
There are several reasons why Ugandans consume less coffee compared to other countries. One reason could be that tea is more popular and widely consumed in Uganda than coffee. Tea… Read more »
South Africa: More Service Stations Set Up to Provide Humanitarian Aid
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is at the centre of coordinating relief and humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of a devastating storm that ripped through parts of the… Read more »
Africa: South Africa, Don't Fall for Fake Headline Claiming the Cia Will Start a War in Kwazulu-Natal and Frame Zuma's Umkhonto Wesizwe Party
Africa Check
South Africa, don't fall for fake headline claiming the CIA will start a war in KwaZulu-Natal and frame Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe Party Read more »
Zimbabwe: Businessman Makoni Survives Robbery Attempt, Finds Himself in Police Custody
263Chat
Local businessman Clark Makoni narrowly escaped a robbery attempt on Wednesday night, only to be unexpectedly arrested and detained at Juru police station, according to Express… Read more »
Africa: The Tamed Sea - an Alliance Restored With Coastal Communities [press release]
World Bank
When the powerful waves crashed onto the shores of Aného, Togo, and Grand Popo, Benin in April 2024, communities of these neighboring West African border towns were unfazed.… Read more »
Mozambique: Youth Entrepreneurship Transforming Mozambique's Future [press release]
World Bank
In Mozambique, young entrepreneurs like Gaspar Sitoé, who created Cachichi Clothing Enterprise, are transforming the economy with support from the Emprega Program, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Die Inside Well At Osun Construction Site
Vanguard
Two construction workers were on Thursday reported dead after attempting to pick a fetcher that fell into a well at a site in Ile-Ife. Read more »
Zambia: Raising Agricultural Productivity and Private Sector Investment Can Help Zambia Achieve Sustained and Inclusive Growth [press release]
World Bank
While Zambia's economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and a previous recession, a new Country Economic Monitor (CEM) report shows pathways that can support the… Read more »
Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Again Barred From Rwanda's Presidential Election
Nile Post
Rwanda's National Electoral Commission (NEC) has again dashed Ms Diane Rwigara's hope of running for president in the July 14 elections. Read more »
Rwanda: What Six Presidential Hopefuls Missed to Make It to Provisional List
New Times
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Thursday, June 6, announced the provisional list of candidates approved to run for president in the 2024 elections, with three out of… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 450 Make Provisional List of Parliamentary Candidates
New Times
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has provisionally cleared 459 candidates who will contest for parliamentary seats during the general elections slated for next month. Read more »
Uganda: Unpredictable Prices Pushing Masindi Farmers Into Sugarcane Growing - District Boss
Nile Post
Masindi District Chairperson Cosmas Byaruhanga has highlighted the significant challenges that unpredictable crop prices pose to farmers both within the district and across Uganda. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Dead, Several Injured in Collision Involving Two Buses, Haulage Truck
New Zimbabwe
FOUR people have been confirmed dead while an undisclosed number was injured after a Tenda bus collided with another bus and a haulage truck along the Harare-Mutare highway this… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Dominique Habimana, the New RALGA Secretary General?
New Times
The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) General Assembly, on June 6, approved Dominique Habimana as its new Secretary General. He replaces Ladislas… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildlife Photographer Leads Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Rwanda
New Times
Nearly all women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught at the earliest stage, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana Meet Requirements to Run for President - NEC
New Times
The National Electoral Commission (NEC), on June 6, issued a provisional list of presidential and parliamentary candidates indicating that only three out of nine aspirants for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Opens Embassy in Indonesia
New Times
The Government of Rwanda on Thursday, June 6, officially opened its embassy in Indonesia, in a bid to foster bilateral relations with the Asian country. Read more »
Uganda: Nakaseke - Over 400 Women Trained to Preach Govt's Grow Project Gospel
Nile Post
Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises Project (GROWTH) is a government's initiative being implemented by Ministry of Gender Labour and Social… Read more »