The Rwandan government’s ambitious plan to provide free WiFi connection to its citizens is set to transform the nation’s economy.
Earlier in the month, the…
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Tanzania’s new Football Federation President defends his decisions
The new President of the Tanzanian Football Federation, Jamal Malinzi, has justified his decision to eliminate all federation committees created by his predecessor and pardon…
Ethiopian forces accused of killing civilians in Ogaden
Ethiopian paramilitary forces are reported to have killed three civilians in Godey – a renowned town in the disputed Somali Ogaden region, southeast of the…
East African nations launch single customs territory
Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to establish a single customs territory to promote business between one another.
The Presidents of the partner…
Djibouti’s Doraleh port gets new equipment
Djibouti’s Doraleh port received a consignment of heavy port equipments from Chinese company, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), on Sunday.
The equipment included two dockside…
South Sudan to auction new petroleum exploration blocks
South Sudan’s petroleum and mining ministry has announced that it will auction an undisclosed number of new petroleum exploration licenses once it has completed the…
Kenya: soldiers face charges over Westgate mall looting accusations
Kenya’s military chief has confirmed that two Kenyan Defence Force soldiers have been fired and are in custody pending their appearance in court to face…
Kenyan government to shut down unaccredited colleges
The government of Kenya has declared it would shut down all unaccredited colleges and training institutions operating in the country.
Dr. Kipsang, the Permanent Secretary…
Africa’s largest wind farm begins operation in Ethiopia
The largest wind farm in Africa was officially launched by the Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn over the weekend in Mek’ele – capital city of…
Outraged Kenyans demand justice for alleged rape victim
Outraged Kenyans are demanding justice for an alleged rape victim. The culprits, who are currently in custody, are reported to have dumped the teenage…
Renown Ethiopian artist Ali Birra to celebrate Golden Jubilee
Famous Oromo singer, Dr. Ali Birra, is scheduled to celebrate his Golden Jubilee in the month of December in Ethiopia, honoring his 50-year music…
Kenyan police to question journalists over Westgate coverage
The Kenyan media has come under criticism following its coverage of the 21st September Westgate tragedy in Nairobi.
These criticisms seems to have converged around…
Ethiopian Defense College of Health Sciences graduates 26 MDs
The Ethiopian Defense College of Health Sciences graduated 26 medical doctors on Saturday in Addis Ababa.
Minister of National Defense, Siraj Fegesa, speaking at the…
Sudan polio vaccination campaign awaits green light from rebels
A polio vaccination campaign scheduled to begin next month could be delayed if parties involved in Sudan’s internal conflict in South Kordofan and the Blue…
Kenya Airways acquires its largest aircraft yet
Kenya Airways has leased its largest aircraft yet – a Boeing 777-300ER – as the company prepares to introduce new continental routes.
The aircraft, which…
Ethiopia inches one step closer to a formal space program
With the construction of the observatory on the Entoto mountains underway, Ethiopia inches closer to getting its space program off the ground.
The Ethiopian Space…
15 Kenyan immigration officials fired over Westgate attack
The Kenyan government has dismissed fifteen immigration officials following an investigation into last month’s deadly attack on the Westgate mall.
Authorities say the officials are…
Kenyan police say “White Widow” was not involved in Westgate attack
Kenyan Police say there is no evidence linking Samantha Lewthwaite to the 21st September attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi.
There had been speculations…
ICC: Ruto must be physically present for most of his trial at the Hague
Appeal Judges at the International Criminal Court say Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto must physically attend most of his trial at the Hague and may…
Ethiopia bans its citizens from traveling overseas for employment
The Ethiopian government has placed a temporary ban on its citizens from travelling overseas in search of employment.
This ban comes as hundreds of Ethiopian…
Power outage in Addis Ababa causes disruption at Black Lion Hospital
A 7 hour power outage disrupted work at Addis Ababa’s largest public health facility, Black Lion Hospital, yesterday.
Due to the power outage, patients in…
Kenyan police summon 2 journalists over Westgate attack report
A senior criminal investigation officer has confirmed that two journalists and the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Digital’s Kenyan Television Network (KTN) have been summoned…
Ethiopia signs deal for a $4 billion geothermal power plant
Ethiopia has entered into a deal worth $4 Billion with American-Icelandic Company, Reykjavik Geothermal, for the development of a 1000-megawatt geothermal farm.
The project, which…
ICC permits Bensouda to add 2 more witnesses in the case against Kenyatta
Today, the International Criminal Court (ICC) granted chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s request to include two more names to the list of witnesses in the case…
Ruto agrees soldiers may have looted shops at Westgate mall
Kenyan Vice President William Ruto has admitted that soldiers from the Kenyan Defence Force may have unlawfully helped themselves to items at the Westgate mall…
East African countries to fast track issuance of cross-border tourist visa
The East African Community (EAC) is expected to soon introduce a cross-border visa which will allow travellers visit several countries in the region famed for…
Somali museum opens in Minneapolis
A Somali artefact and cultural museum opened on Saturday in Minneapolis at an event attended by many Somalis and non-Somalis.
The museum, which showcases Somali…
Human Rights Watch accuses Ethiopia of violating inmates’ civil rights
New York based Human Rights Watch says Ethiopian police and other security officers subject inmates at a central prison in Addis Ababa to several forms…
Kenya celebrates Mashujaa Day in honour of independence heroes
Many patriotic Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday to celebrate Mashujaa day and honor heroes and heroines who fought for…
Ethiopia Football Federation downplays Nigerian team bus attack
Following the controversial football game between Ethiopia and Nigeria last Sunday, the Nigerian team has officially filed a complaint against Ethiopian fans for physically attacking…
Ethiopia launches space exploration programme
Ethiopia has launched the initial phase of its space exploration program which includes East Africa’s largest observatory.
The $3.4 million observatory located 3200m above sea…
Investigators recover bodies and weapons from Westgate rubble
Forensic investigators at the Westgate mall, on Thursday, retrieved two charred bodies, a human skull and several other body parts believed to belong to the…
Kenya police arrest 53 Ethiopian migrants
Police officials in Samburu county, northern Kenya, have taken 53 undocumented immigrants and 2 traffickers from Ethiopia into custody.
According to the Star newspaper, the…
Somali-Norway citizen linked to Westgate attack
A Somali-Norwegian man has been identified as a suspect in the Westgate Mall attack which left 67 people dead.
23 year old Hassan Abdi Dhuluhow…
Uganda beefs up security after U.S. warns of possible attack
The Ugandan government has beefed up security in the country after the U.S. embassy in Kampala warned of a possible Westgate-like terrorist attack in the…
Ethiopia to issue debut Eurobond
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, says his country will launch a debut Eurobond as soon as it secures a credit rating.
Speaking during an interview…
Belgian government arrest Somali pirate mastermind
Belgian authorities confirm that they have Mohamed Adbi Hassan (alias ‘Afweyne’), an ex-pirate leader of Somali origin, in custody.
Afweyne was arrested on Saturday along…
Kimmeto and Jeptoo win the Chicago marathon
Two Kenyans Dennis Kimeto and Rita Jeptoo won the men’s and women’s races in the Chicago Marathon competition on Sunday.
Kimmeto shattered the record after…
Addis Ababa: 2 suspected terrorists killed while making bomb
The Ethiopian Information Ministry has confirmed that two Somali nationals were killed in a bomb blast at their home in Addis Ababa yesterday.
They were…
U.S. court convicts Ethiopian war crimes suspect
A United States court has convicted an Ethiopian immigrant, who is suspected of having committed war crimes in his home country, on charges of immigration…
AU demands ICC trial of Kenyatta be suspended
African leaders at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa have called for the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) trial of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta to…
Kenya charges suspect linked to Westgate attack
A Kenyan man has been charged for allegedly planning to carry out terror attacks and for being in possession of explosives
The hearing took place …
African Union summit opens in Addis Ababa with fireworks directed at ICC
The African Union special summit opened in Addis Ababa today with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister directing a tirade against the International Criminal Court.
According to…
Kenyan government express wish to see Westgate mall re-opened
The Kenyan government has expressed its wish to see the Westgate Mall reopened after last month’s devastating attack.
The upscale mall in Nairobi frequented by…
Kenyan custom officials seize tons of ivory en route to Turkey
Kenyan customs officials in the port city of Mombasa have seized 1,600 pieces of illegal ivory on their way to Turkey.
The illegal ivory stash…
Ethiopian Football Association elects a new President
Juneidin Basha has been named the new President of the Ethiopian Football Association.
Mr Basha replaces Salihu Gebrewold, who had held the position for about…
Ethiopia issues potash mining license to Canada’s Allana Potash
The Ethiopian Ministry of Mines has issued a mining license for the country’s Danakhil Potash Project to Allana Potash – a Canadian mineral exploration company.…
Kenyan journalist disputes ICC arrest warrant
Kenyan Journalist, William Barasa has challenged the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) warrant for his arrest.
According to him, this aspect of the International Crimes Act…