Babanusa — On Friday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched an attack on Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) military base near Babanusa in West Kordofan. Residents of the city of continued to flee for the second day in a row. Meanwhile, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has scheduled an emergency summit in Djibouti to discuss the […]
Tag: East Africa
Nairobi — The government has been challenged to come up with strategies that will help to minimize cases of gender-based violence in slum areas where women are heavily affected by the vice. Speaking during the launch of a 16 days activism against gender- based violence in Nairobi’s Mathare slum, the Executive Director of Canada Mathare […]
India — INDIA: INDIAN top players in the energy sector have argued that Tanzania can also reduce fuel import bills like India if it turns to producing ethanol from sugarcane or agricultural residues. The ethanol will reduce the amount of importation by blending it with petrol. They said this would be complimenting the already available […]
Ten out of 12 presidential rivals boycotted the poll complaining of an “institutional coup” in favor of the incumbent. Rajoelina was handed a second term by the election commission after securing nearly 59% of the vote. Madagascar’s election commission on Saturday announced the reelection of President Andry Rajoelina following the first round of a ballot […]
Mogadishu — The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud returned to Mogadishu after witnessing the joining of the country to the East African Community [EAC]. Hassan Sheikh has congratulated the Somali people on the historic success and said that the EAC membership gives opportunities as the country has vast untapped resources. “The Somali people should […]
Nairobi — The Kenyan government has welcomed Somalia’s accession to the East African Community (EAC) after a campaign by Somalia to join the regional trade bloc. Kenya’s President Ruto congratulated Somalia on its success, saying that strengthening regional ties and fostering unity is the key to unlocking greater potential in East Africa. “Together, we will […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that the Government has taken concrete measures, both short and long term, to address the effects of the ongoing El-Nino rains. President Ruto expressed concern that 70 lives have so far been lost, while 36,160 households have been displaced by the rains. He said Sh2.4 billion has […]
Nairobi — The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State have commended Kenya and Uganda for providing extra budgetary support to aid consultations on EAC the proposed political confederation. During the final day of the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State in Arusha on Friday, the Summit also recognized South Sudan pledged […]
Nairobi — Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) says 70,000 employees in the formal private sector have lost their jobs since October 2022. FKE Executive Director Jacqueline Mugo revealed the staggering job losses even while reiterating the federation’s earlier warning that the Finance Act of 2023 would lead to more job losses. The federation said the […]
Years have passed since Ethiopia began exerting maximum effort on wheat development with the initiation of its Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Ph.D). As a result of attention paid to the initiation, currently it could cultivate wheat not only in the main rainy season (June to August) but also in the summer season through irrigation. Indeed, […]
Harare — Comoros’ Supreme Court confirmed incumbent President Azali Assoumani’s plans to run for a second term, in a vote that some opponents are threatening to boycott if certain requirements – like the release of political prisoners – are not satisfied, Reuters reports. The country of 800,000 people had its most recent presidential election in […]
In Uganda, where democracy should be a beacon of hope, a troubling story emerges as elected leaders appear more focused on their own interests than the well-being of the people they represent. As voters see their Members of Parliament (MPs) avoiding their duties in the main parliamentary sessions and enjoying committee meetings and other activities, […]
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has dismissed claims that the Uganda People’s Defense Forces is grabbing land that belongs to the Uganda Parliamentary Sacco at Namwabula village off Mityana road from Kampala. This was after the Tororo Woman Legislator Sarah Opendi informed the House that there are reports indicating that UPDF is grabbing land […]
Uganda’s ambassador to Turkiye, Nusura Tiperu has led a delegation of six members of Acibadem Healthcare Group led by Racim Topuz, the Deputy CEO to meet Dr. Charles Ayume, Parliamentary Committee on Health to discuss Uganda Investment opportunities in Health sector. During the meeting, the Acibadem Healthcare Group presented their profile among others which included […]
From the advent of time, businesses have leaned into communities not only for growth but also for dependence. The dependence on people for sales, for staffing and even for manufacturing. Without community, businesses would cease to exist as they so seem. However, the major question is the role of businesses and the communities they operate […]
Stephen Mubiru has presented his credentials to Alexander Van der Bellen, the President of the Republic of Austria, officially accrediting him as Uganda’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria. The ceremony took place at the Office of the President in Vienna, Austria . Amb. Mubiru expressed his gratitude to President Bellen for the warm reception […]
Cape Town — Kenya’s President William Ruto announced that the government has decided to privatise 35 state-owned companies that are operating inefficiently due to bureaucratic red tape, BBC reports. In October 2023, the government changed the law to make it easier to sell state enterprises to private companies. Kenya’s economy is facing many economic challenges, […]
International multi-award winning Ugandan contemporary /Soul/Jazz singer , songwriter and composer Sandra Nankoma is set to release her new single, Kakana as she beckons us to slow down and rediscover the healing power of pacing ourselves. “Kakana” is a Luganda word which translates to “Stay grounded,” and this song beautifully encapsulates the wisdom of finding […]