April 27
Kenya: Households in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to Vacate
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urge people living on river banks to vacate to avoid disaster caused by flooding at a time when heavy rains are pounding the country. Read more »
Uganda: A Looming Crisis - Kalungu District Grapples With Drug Shortages
Nile Post
A dark cloud hangs over Kalungu District, Uganda. Since January 2024, government health facilities have faced a critical shortage of essential drugs, leaving patients in a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities
New Zimbabwe
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Read more »
Ethiopia: Over 4 Million Children Out of School in Amhara Region - UN
Reporter
Armed conflict, drought, and other compounding factors are keeping more than 4.1 million children out of school in the Amhara region, according to a United Nations Office for the… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Red Cross Appeals for Donations As Flooding Displaces Hundreds
Capital FM
The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city. Read more »
Kenya: New Storm Water Warning for Counties and Companies
Capital FM
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water… Read more »
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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Confirmed Participation of Government Officials for #USAfricaBizSummit2024 in Dallas May 6-9 - REGISTER NOW
CCA
Excitement is building as we're just 2 weeks away from the highly anticipated 2024 U.S.-Africa Business Summit! Get ready to join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as… Read more »
South Africa: Never Has a Wise Vote Been More Important to the Future of South Africa [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After thirty years of democracy, the heroes of freedom have been replaced by the hyenas of stealing Read more »
Uganda: Besigye's FDC Refutes Rumors of New Party, Resumes Consultations
Nile Post
Silence Broken, Speculation Addressed Read more »
Kenya: 'Stop Risking Your Lives By Driving During Flooding'
Capital FM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Considers Bailout for Struggling Vaccine Factory
Nile Post
Nearly half the requested funds (578 billion shillings) for the supplementary budget are earmarked for Dei Bio Pharma, a Ugandan pharmaceutical company struggling to keep its… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's 1.1 Trillion Shilling Supplementary Budget Raises Eyebrows
Nile Post
The Ugandan government's latest supplementary budget request of 1.1 trillion shillings (approximately $318 million) has sparked controversy among Members of Parliament (MPs) who… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Chose to Be an MMA Fighter - Blessing Onyeali [interview]
Premium Times
Blessing Onyeali isn't your typical Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Read more »
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Ethiopia: Five Ethiopia Public Universities Successfully Establish State-of-the-Art Multimedia Studios
Mastercard Foundation
As part of strengthening and enhancing the quality, accessibility, and resilience of higher education in Ethiopia, the e-SHE program, a partnership between the Ministry of… Read more »
Togo: Togo's Battle for Democracy Amid Constitutional Controversy
DW
Amid tensions and accusations of a constitutional coup, Togo heads to the polls next week. The African nation stands at a crossroads of democracy and dissent. Read more »
Uganda: Broken Promises and Barren Fields - Serere Farmers Vent Frustration
Nile Post
Discontent simmers among farmers in Uganda's Serere region. Their primary targets? The underperformance of the NASA Research Institute (NASA RI) and a long-defunct soil testing… Read more »
Ethiopia: Following Cholera Outbreak in Bati District, Amhara Health Authorities Take Action to Contain the Spread of the Disease
Addis Standard
Amid reports of a cholera outbreak in the Bati district within the Oromia special zone of the Amhara region, health authorities are swiftly responding to contain the spread of the… Read more »
Somalia: American Official Confirms to Shabelle TV That the US Stopped Food Rations to Danab Forces
Shabelle
The US has suspended the food rations provided to the Danab forces in Somalia due to the diversion of these rations and fuel intended for them, a senior US Embassy official… Read more »
Kenya: Flood Alert As Masinga Dam Overflows
Capital FM
The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains. Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
DW
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Tiktok Effect [opinion]
Reporter
The pros, cons and promise of Ethiopia's TikTok revolution Read more »
Kenya: Public Prosecutor Summons Ex-Navy Officers for Rehearing of Desertion Case
Capital FM
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a notice to former Kenya Navy Officers convicted by a Court Martial for Desertion of Duty, urging them to submit… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 15 Killed in Road Accident Along Masvingo-Harare Highway
New Zimbabwe
A FATAL road traffic accident has claimed the lives of 15 people along the Harare-Masvingo road. Read more »
South Africa: South African Freedom Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the people of the United States, congratulations to all South Africans on the historic 30th anniversary of their country's first democratic elections. Read more »
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
Capital FM
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
Uganda: China Helps Uganda Fight Malaria As Global Funding Shrinks
Independent (Kampala)
For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business… Read more »
Namibia: All Protocolobserved Se Moer! [column]
Namibian
Let's face it, Namibians and official events have a complicated relationship. Read more »