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Rwanda and the European Union have concluded a financing agreement of 40 million euros, which is about 46.2 million dollars, to modernize Rwandan agriculture. The arrangement aims to enhance the sector’s resilience to climate-related shocks and promote more inclusive participation in its development. The funding was signed by the Rwandan government and the European Union […]
Competition is intensifying in the maritime freight market along the East African coast, where major shipowners are looking to consolidate their presence in key transit corridors. Established in Mombasa for nine years, the German company Hapag-Lloyd aims to expand its services in the region. Hapag-Lloyd intends to strengthen its operations on the eastern seaboard of […]
The Ugandan Parliament adopted a motion on Thursday, August 6, allowing the national army to participate in the future International Stabilization Force in Gaza. Kampala claims to have been requested by the United States, but neither the number of soldiers nor the deployment schedule have been specified yet. The proposal was presented at the last […]
With just a few months until the first national elections organized since the independence of South Sudan, violence continues to escalate and the political transition remains stalled. Actors in the peace process are calling for urgent measures to strengthen the protection of civilians, expand women’s participation, and create the justice mechanisms outlined in the 2018 […]
The Kenyan subsidiary of Standard Bank Group aims to increase its network from 40 to about 80 branches by 2029. This expansion mainly targets individuals and small businesses, as part of a strategy designed to strengthen retail deposits. Stanbic Bank Kenya plans to double the number of its branches in the country over the coming […]
Ethiopia is seeking the support of both Russia and the United States in establishing its regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. This initiative comes as major powers engage in an increasing competition to develop their nuclear cooperation worldwide, particularly in Africa. The Ethiopian Technology Authority organized a consultation forum on Tuesday, August 4, in Addis […]
The Sudanese army announced on Wednesday, August 5, that it had repelled an offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries in western Darfur. The fighting took place in several locations north of El-Geneina, the capital of this war-torn state. According to the army, allied joint forces repelled the RSF in the Bir Saliba and […]
Four members of the Ugandan boxing team have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. According to a Ugandan media outlet, they may have voluntarily chosen to stay in the UK to seek asylum. The Scottish police and British authorities have opened an investigation. Four Ugandan boxers are reported missing after participating in the […]
The United Nations Development Programme, the African Union, the African Women Leaders Network, and the African School of Governance launched an academy in Kigali aimed at enhancing women’s participation in political life. The first cohort brings together 30 women leaders and aspiring leaders from different regions of the continent. Kigali hosts the official launch of […]
A joint security operation has been underway for several days by Sudan and Egypt on either side of their border to combat gold smuggling networks. This initiative follows the decision of the Sudanese Security and Defense Council to take enhanced measures against trafficking that significantly contributes to financing the war. Sudan is one of the […]
The Islamist insurgents shebabs announced on Sunday, August 2, the capture of Teedaan, a strategic locality in central Somalia, after 24 hours of fighting against government forces. Residents from nearby areas confirmed to Agence France-Presse that intense clashes had taken place in the area. In a brief statement, the Shebabs claim to have inflicted losses […]
In Kenya, nearly 355 women die for every 100,000 live births, according to data from the World Health Organization. The country also records about 30,400 stillbirths each year, figures that illustrate the extent of the challenges facing the healthcare system. The Kenyan Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have signed a financial agreement of […]
Forty-five fighters from the Rapid Support Forces defected and joined Omdurman on Sunday, where they were welcomed by Sudanese army units. This new surrender illustrates the intensification of departures within the paramilitaries, who have been engaged in a war against the army since April 2023. The group was led by three military leaders from North […]
Hundreds of people have fled to Sudan after fighting broke out on Saturday between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF, in northern Ethiopia. Both sides accuse each other of trying to provoke a new war in a region already ravaged by conflict between 2020 and 2022. The clashes took place […]
South-South educational cooperation is gaining ground in Africa. To improve the training of its teachers in classroom assessment, Uganda has chosen to draw inspiration from the experience of South Africa, a country facing similar educational realities. Kampala aims to reform its teacher training and is looking for solutions suitable for the African context. Last week, […]
Applications for parish council elections are submitted on Monday in Uganda, against a backdrop of violence and irregularities observed during the first stage of the local vote. A new election must be organized in 1,135 villages following disputes related to electoral lists. Local councils play a central role in the daily life of residents. They […]
Financed 90% by China, the railway connecting Mombasa to Nairobi remains at the center of debates in Kenya regarding the sustainability of public debt, several years after its inauguration. The railway line, touted as the most modern in the country, reached a symbolic milestone by transporting 50 million tons of goods since its entry into […]
The appointment of Omar Artan for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup continues to generate significant reactions on the African scene. The president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, sees it as a major recognition of the Somali referee’s talent and a source of pride for the entire continent. The president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice […]
Denied entry to the United States while he was scheduled to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, Omar Artan received a triumphant welcome upon his return to Somalia. A strong show of support for the 34-year-old referee, whose reputation continues to grow on the international stage with his appointment to officiate the clash between PSG […]
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami airport. U.S. authorities cite national security concerns, while he disputes any involvement and denounces a decision linked to his nationality. The international Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, […]
Just a few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, an unexpected incident has disrupted the preparations of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Selected by FIFA to officiate during the tournament, he was allegedly turned away upon his arrival in the United States. Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is […]
Abigael Kendi, a 19-year-old Kenyan, publicly shares her experience with a rare congenital malformation that was diagnosed during her adolescence and disrupts her daily life. Born with two uteri, two cervixes, two vaginas, and a single kidney, she has undergone seven surgeries without success, while facing chronic pain, medical constraints, and social stigmatization. Abigael Kendi, […]
The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON 2026 reshuffled the cards this Sunday. While Tanzania secured its spot in the knockout stage with a resounding victory over Angola, Senegal found renewed hope by dominating Ghana. Algeria, for its part, confirmed its ambitions against South Africa. The second day of the group […]
The Confederation of African Football has announced the date of the draw for the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Divided into twelve groups, 48 national teams, including Benin, will compete for the 24 qualifying spots for the final tournament scheduled in East Africa. The countdown has begun for the qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of Nations. […]
