May 24
Ethiopia: Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains
allAfrica
Buckingham Palace has declined a request to repatriate the remains of Prince Alemayehu, an Ethiopian royal who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century. Read more »
Ethiopia: The Rise of Abiy and the State of Misinformation Against 'Oromummaa' [opinion]
Addis Standard
Ever since Abiy Ahmed became prime minister of Ethiopia in 2018, there have been attempts to depict his political beliefs, rules, program, and party as tools of Oromoness… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum Capital Witnesses 'Calm' On Tuesday
Dabanga
Large parts of Khartoum witnessed a cautious calm on Tuesday, following a seven-day humanitarian ceasefire, signed by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye Blames House Arrest for 'Losing' 2016 Presidential Petition
Nile Post
Dr. Kizza Besigye has said he would have become the president of Uganda by now had police not kept him under house arrest deterring his movements to legally challenge the election… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom 5G Customers to Enjoy 1 Month Free Internet
Capital FM
Safaricom 5G users will enjoy free internet services for one month starting this month. Read more »
Tanzania: Panic As Mysterious Disease Affect Cloves
Daily News
A mysterious disease is affecting growth of cloves, Zanzibar's major export crop causing panic among farmers in Unguja and Pemba. Read more »
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Africa: OCP AFRICA, RFC & CNFA sign MoU to support 180.000 farmers in Rwanda
OCP
Today, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) , representing Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Wunguke Activity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OCP Africa… Read more »
Eritrea: 30 Years Young - Eritrea Reaches a Milestone but Struggles With the Legacy of Its Past
RFI
Eritrea is widely considered to be one of the world's most repressive states in the world. As it marks three decades of independence, the impoverished Horn-of-Africa nation has… Read more »
Kenya: USTR Releases Summaries from U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations [press release]
State Department
Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the highest levels of transparency in trade agreement negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade… Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Says Nairobi River Restoration Process on Track
Capital FM
The Nairobi river is set to receive a new look after a planned restoration to its former state in order to support ecosystem as well as provide recreational opportunities,… Read more »
Sudan: Department Press Briefing – May 23, 2023 [press release]
State Department
QUESTION: Thanks. I know lots of us are concerned about Evan. But let me move to another topic, Sudan. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Donates Machinery Worth 400m to Masaka Farmers
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today afternoon visited Bukoto Central Youth Link Coffee Factory at Kamuzinda village in Kyanamukaka sub-county, Masaka district where he urged… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Grants Two Opposition MPs Leave to Introduce Bills
Nile Post
Parliament has granted two MPs Anna Adeke and Asuman Basalirwa leave to introduce the Sexual Offences Bill and the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill respectively. Read more »
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Kenya: New Study by inABLE and Technoprise Global Explores Design Challenges Young Kenyans with Disabilities Face When Working Online
Mastercard Foundation
The study emphasizes design challenges and the need to think about digital platforms as inclusive workplaces. It also highlights success stories that show the potential of online… Read more »
Uganda: Two Fishermen Drown in River Nile
Nile Post
At least two fishermen drowned in the waters of the River Nile after the canoe they were sailing in capsized at Nidirindiri landing site, Palorinya sub-county in Obongi district. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Bans Balaalo From Ever Returning, Settling in Northern Uganda
Nile Post
President Museveni has issued an explicit order banning the settlement or any activities done by Balaalo pastoralists from northern Uganda. Read more »
Kenya: More Than 20 Children Benefit From Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries
Capital FM
Over twenty children from less privileged families suffering from cleft lips and cleft palates are set to undergo free surgeries at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral… Read more »
East Africa: U,S. Announces U.S.$245 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan and Neighboring Countries [press release]
State Department
Last week the United States announced $245 million in additional support to the people of Sudan and neighboring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing humanitarian… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Private Sector Alliance Lauds President War on Graft, Commit to Fight the Vice
Capital FM
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has welcomed President William Ruto's war on graft. Read more »
Uganda: UPL - SC Villa Move Closer to Glory As KCCA, Vipers Falter in Title Chase
Nile Post
Record champions, Sports Club Villa on Tuesday moved closer to winning the StarTimes Uganda Premier League title they last won 19 years ago when they beat Blacks Power FC at… Read more »
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Africa: Over 30,000 farmers in Rwanda to benefit from OCP School Lab Project
OCP
Murindi, May 18 th , 2023 – In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture , RAB (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board) and in coordination with USAID and CNFA ,… Read more »
Tanzania: Mixed Opinions As MPs Drum for PPP in Ports' Operation
Daily News
MEMBERS of Parliament have aired mixed opinions over involvement of the private sector in the operation of Dar es Salaam Port, as part of efforts to continue improving efficiency… Read more »
Tanzania: VP Calls Financial Institutions to Improve Funding Systems
Daily News
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has underscored the need for international financial institutions to improve the funding systems in development projects, in order to match the… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Elevate Media Economic Status
Daily News
THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to have in place systems and guidelines that will transform and improve the media industry into an economically stable sector and… Read more »
Tanzania: Why Mining Investment Forum Crucial for Tz
Daily News
THE forthcoming Tanzania Mining and Investment Forum 2023 is envisioned to unlock the sector's full potential, hence support the socio-economic growth and sustainable development… Read more »
Tanzania: 1.8bn/ - Set Aside for Mining Centres Improvement
Daily News
THE government through the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) has set aside 1.8bn/- for infrastructure improvements at two demo-mining centers located at Lwamugasa and Katente… Read more »
Kenya: Racewalker Shikuku Dreams of Budapest, Paris After Conquering Poland
Capital FM
World Masters Indoor racewalking champion Erick Shikuku is hopeful of gracing August's World Championships in Budapest, Hungary as well as next year's Olympics in Paris. Read more »
May 23
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »