Ruto Freezes Funding to First Lady's Office, Signals Cabinet and Advisor Overhaul
Business Day Africa
Kenya's President William Ruto has pledged significant reforms in his administration, targeting the office of the First Lady, his economic advisors, and the cabinet. Read more »
Exploring Addis Ababa's 24/7 Working Culture - The City Corridor Development Project
Ethiopian Herald
Addis Ababa, Africa's vibrant capital, is embarking on a transformative journey with its pioneering City Corridor Development Program. At the heart of this ambitious initiative… Read more »
Minister Opens Up On 'Explosive' Meeting With Museveni
Nile Post
State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite has admitted to shedding tears during an explosive meeting at State House as President Museveni grilled Uganda… Read more »
Don't Torch Kenya - Ruto Pleads Amid Fresh Protests
Capital FM
"My sons and daughters, we have a country to keep; it is the only home we have," President William Ruto passionately urged the young generation ahead of another round of peaceful… Read more »
PM Announces Ethiopia's Official Bid to Host Afcon 2029
Ethiopian Herald
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia has officially submitted a request to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
Africa Check
No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »
Nigeria No Longer Interested in Airline Partnership - Ethiopian Airlines
Vanguard
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the Nigerian government is no longer interested in partnership aimed at establishing the proposed Nigeria Air project. Read more »
Study Finds Median Wage in Ethiopia At 3,000 Birr - ILO Pushes for Minimum Wage Reform
Addis Standard
Ethiopia's discourse on the minimum wage received a fresh push with a study presented by the International Labour Organization (ILO) last week. Read more »
How Rwanda Plans to Raise Trillions in Taxes in 2024/25
New Times
The government, on June 29, promulgated a 2024/2025 state finance law under which Rwanda plans to spend a national budget of more than Rwf5.69 trillion for the fiscal year that… Read more »
Kenya Beat Zimbabwe in Cosafa, but Semi-Final Hopes On Hold
Capital FM
Second half goals from the dynamic Gor Mahia duo of Austin Odhiambo and Benson Omalla saw Kenya's U23 team, the Emerging Stars, beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday… Read more »
Kenya Will Need to Borrow More After Axing Tax Hikes - Ruto
DW
Kenyan President William Ruto said Nairobi will have to borrow billions to tackle Kenya's sovereign debt. He said he was not at fault for the deaths of protesters opposing the… Read more »
NCBA Fully Acquires AIG Kenya Insurance Company
Capital FM
NCBA Group has finalized the full acquisition of AIG Kenya Insurance Company, further expanding its grip on Kenya's insurance sector. Read more »
Ethiopia's Successful Diplomatic Engagement At the Brics Forum
Ethiopian Herald
A few days ago Ethiopia took part in the BRICS political parties' forum as well as in the foreign ministers meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. At the parties' forum, Ethiopia was… Read more »
UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
HRW
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »
UN Food Convoy Attacked, Supplies Looted Amid Worsening Crisis
UN News
Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the… Read more »