October 15
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 18m Residents for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Premium Times
According to Mr Bowale, 85 per cent of people from nine months to 44 years will be given Yellow Booster doses while other vaccines will be administered too. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Girls Are Pretty, Boys Are Ugly - Gen. Muhoozi Says in Latest Attack On Kenya
Capital FM
The Chief of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again mocked Kenyans in his never ending 'attacks' directed at his East African… Read more »
Kenya: U.S.$3.7 Million Allocated for Phase Two Trial of Rift Valley Fever Vaccine
Capital FM
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Wellcome Trust, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, is set to launch the first Phase 2 of Rift Valley Fever vaccine-ChAdOx1… Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Workers At Higher Risk of Trauma From High-Stress Environments
Capital FM
Kenyan healthcare workers have been on the frontline of some of the most challenging situations, the country has faced over the years; however, despite their dedication to saving… Read more »
Kenya: 3 Days Inclusive Schools Education Conference Kicks Off in Nairobi
Capital FM
The Inclusive Schools Education Conference 2024 has officially commenced in Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Akpabio Advise Nigerians to Go for Free Food Whenever They See One?
Premium Times
In a video clip, a voice that sounds like Mr Akpabio says, "Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself." Read more »
Nigeria: Many Nigerian Lawmakers Consume, Trade in Hard Drugs - Senator
Premium Times
The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture
Premium Times
"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu
Premium Times
The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso
Premium Times
Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace, Festus Keyamo and the Sad Reality of Nigeria's Aviation Sector [opinion]
Premium Times
The frustration and anger I feel towards Air Peace is overwhelming. The airline's constant disregard for its customers and audacity in offering solutions that, in essence, put more… Read more »
Nigeria: Danjuma Launches Own Airport, Hotel As Nigeria Govt Hands Over Kashimbila Power Dam to Firm
Premium Times
The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Permits - Fashola Wants Lagos to Reduce Charges, As Sanwo-Olu Extends Amnesty to Building Owners
Premium Times
This is as Mr Sanwo-olu announced an extension of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state to 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Allow Use of Hard Drugs in Their Homes, Offices - Senator
Premium Times
The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse a 'National Shame' - Peter Obi
Premium Times
"This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels," Mr Obi said. Read more »
Uganda: NUP Supporters Face Death Penalty After Pleading Guilty to Terrorism Charges - Legal Expert
Nile Post
Dr Benson Tisasirwe, a legal expert and lecturer at Makerere University, highlighted the gravity of the situation, explaining that terrorism, being a capital offense, carries… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Supports Inclusive Cooperation Among Nile Basin Countries
Egypt Online
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam reiterated Monday that Egypt supports cooperation among Nile Basin countries, which must be based on inclusiveness and… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda, EAC Vow to Promote Trade Ties
New Times
The East African Business Council (EABC), East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and the Government of Rwanda have declared a commitment to boost intra-EAC trade as well as trade… Read more »
Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes
New Times
Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New… Read more »
Rwanda: Medics Praise Starlink Internet for Enhancing Service Delivery in Health Centres
New Times
Healthcare providers in various parts of Rwanda have lauded the impact of Starlink internet, introduced on a pilot basis in June 2023, for improving service delivery and easing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tomato Exports Surge As Agricultural Innovations Take Root
New Times
Rwanda's tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024 reached 13.7 million kilograms, generating an impressive revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural… Read more »
Zimbabwe: International Day of Rural Women - Authorities Urged to Act On Climate Crisis Impacting Rural Women's Livelihoods
New Zimbabwe
RIGHTS groups have called upon the government to address climate change impacts on rural women emphasising their critical role in building climate resilience through sustainable… Read more »
West Africa: Fighting Impunity in West Africa - MFWA Assembles 14 Lawyers to Defend Journalists, Activists
MFWA
In response to the persistent trend of legal harassment against journalists and civic activists in West Africa, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has put together a… Read more »
South Africa: Education Department Fails to Pay Water and Electricity Bills - Parents Shut Down School in Protest
GroundUp
Failure to pay Msunduzi Municipality is a violation of human rights, say parents Read more »
Sudan: Study Scrutinises Gender Bias in Sudan Media Coverage
Dabanga
A recent study highlights a severe gender disparity in Sudanese media institutions, with over 90 percent of these organisations displaying a significant lack of female… Read more »
