November 15, 2023
Rwanda: UK Supreme Court Rejects Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
The UK Supreme Court has declared the UK government's policy of sending certain asylum seekers to Rwanda illegal, BBC reports. Read more »
Kenya: Criticism Over Leaking Roofs at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
The online community criticized Kenya's transportation minister and airports authority due to reported issues of leaky roofs at the terminals of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Madagascar: Presidential Contenders Demand Election Boycott in Madagascar
Six well-known contenders for president of Madagascar said that they want to abstain from this week's elections, exacerbating the nation's already dire political situation, eNCA… Read more »
East Africa: Burying The Hatchet - Kenya's President Ruto, Sudan Leader Abdel Burhan Agree to Support Peace Talks
President William Ruto of Kenya and Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement to endorse the Jeddah peace process aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan,… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army Regains Control of Lalibela World Heritage Site After Fano Withdrawal
The Ethiopian army has regained control of Lalibela, following a pull-out by a regional armed militants Fano on November 9, 2023 who had overrun much of the historic town on… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Cuts Power Supply to DR Congo's Goma
Due to a surge in rebel warfare in the area, the major power lines to the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been severed, cutting off power to… Read more »
Sudan: Saudi Arabia Hosts Sudan Peace Talks, Falls Short of Ceasefire
Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Govt Wants Referendum on Amhara, Tigray Disputes
Ethiopia's government announced plans to resolve the territorial dispute between the Amhara and Tigray regions through a referendum, BBC reports. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Madagascar: Electoral 'Manipulation' - Madagascar's Opposition Asks for French Intervention
Madagascar's Collectif des 10 - 10 of the 13 contenders for the presidential election - wrote a two-page letter condemning the alleged manipulation of the electoral process by… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Uganda: Entrepreneur Turns Waste into Opportunity, One 'Briquette' at a Time #AfricaClimateHope
Isaac Ndyamuhaki, a young Ugandan entrepreneur with a background in forestry, is passionate about using solutions to help communities become more resilient to shocks like… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Africa: The Privilege of a Simple Walk in the Forest
This week, we welcome King Charles to Kenya, on his first visit to the Commonwealth since his Coronation. In Nairobi’s Karura Forest, the lungs of our city that my mother,… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Will Mali Cope Without UN Peacekeepers?
Peacekeeping operations have played a crucial role in stabilising fragile situations across Africa for more than 60 years. United Nations (UN)-led missions in Africa and about 27… Read more »
October 30, 2023
East Africa: Kenya's Cargo Battle Plan - Keeping Tanzania at Bay
Kenya initiated a series of measures to revitalize its cargo business at its ports, challenged by competition from the port of Dar es Salaam, reports The East African. Read more »
Tanzania: Urgent Calls for Safe Return of Tanzanians Allegedly Held by Hamas
The Israeli government officially identified two Tanzanians, Joshua Loitu Mollel and Clemence Felix Mtenga, as being held captive by Hamas since the attack that occurred on October… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Kenya: The Story Behind British Soldiers Decapitating Chief Samoei and New Demands for Skull's Return
As the world anticipates King Charles III's historic visit to Kenya on October 31, the Nandi community's quest for justice and reparation is reignited. They are demanding the… Read more »
Africa: Two Tanzanians and One South African Held Hostage By Hamas, Says Israel
In the aftermath of the October 7 bombings in Israel, Hamas has reportedly taken 224 hostages, including two Tanzanians and a South African, according to the Israeli… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Primed to Accelerate the Reduction of Malnutrition in Rwanda
In my 40 years of working on malnutrition reduction around the world I have rarely seen more promising conditions for rapid malnutrition reduction than in Rwanda, right now. Read more »
October 23, 2023
East Africa: Region Concerned About El Nino Rains as Kenya Downscales Alert
Experts from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, an East African bloc, have stated that El Niño rains are set to begin in the Horn of Africa region, reports… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Empowering Ethiopian Women Through Digital Financial Inclusion
In a country where gender inequality is entrenched, Lemma is a shining beacon of hope for the future Read more »
October 19, 2023
Africa: U.S. Wants to Support Decarbonisation and New Energy Access in Africa - US Dept Energy's Volz
Joshua Volz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Europe, Eurasia, Africa, Middle East in the US Department of Energy, is in Cape Town, South Africa, for Africa Energy Week, and his… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Madagascar: Opposition Candidates Protest Against 'Institutional Coup'
In the face of intense political tensions and disagreements over the validity of the vote, the opposition in Madagascar vowed to continue protesting in the face of a ruling by a… Read more »
East Africa: South Sudan's President Kiir Offers Sudan Peace Talks Venue in Juba
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir reaffirmed his willingness to convene a gathering of political leaders from Sudan in Juba next week. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Govt Has 'Deeply Rooted Intolerance and Fear of Critical Views'
The South Sudanese government needs to act quickly to stop illegal media censorship, unacceptable restrictions on civic and political activities, and attacks on journalists and… Read more »
Uganda: Three Killed in Attack in Ugandan Game Reserve
A South African tourist was among three people killed in a game reserve in Uganda, TimesLIVE reports. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: Facebook Layoff Lawsuit - Negotiations Crumble as Parties Fail to Reach Deal
Settlement talks in a long-standing legal case involving 184 Nairobi-based Facebook content moderators and Meta, the platform's parent company collapsed, reports BBC. Read more »