Author: Jill Namatsi

AfDB aims to boost infrastructure funding as Africa economic growth accelerates May 29, 2024

As Africa pursues economic growth, key issues include borrowing to finance key projects, as loans and other plans have left many countries struggling...

AUC chair post: Ruto says Raila has Zimbabwe's support Apr 27, 2024

Thus far, Raila's competition is Djibouti Foreign minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Somalia's former Foreign minister Fawzia Yusuf.

Ruto, world leaders say ready to work with new Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Apr 02, 2024

Kenyan President William Ruto has finally congratulated the Senegalese President, joining African and world leaders in the bid to strengthen relations...

Somalia President meets Turkish counterpart, discusses maritime defence deal, Al-Shabaab war Mar 02, 2024

NATO member Turkey has close relations with Somalia and is its leading economic partner, notably in the construction, education and health sectors, as...

World Radio Day: Innovation, collaboration key to survival - media players Feb 13, 2024

MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo says sustainability remains the biggest issue of concern to many radio stations, especially in the wake of st...

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sacks his deputy Demeke Mekonnen Jan 26, 2024

Demeke will be replaced by Temesgen Tiruneh, who is the director-general of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS).

Ethiopia has no hidden agenda in Somaliland port deal - PM Abiy's adviser Jan 22, 2024

In his comments on the situation thus far, Redwan explained that "the signed MoU with Somaliland is a deal for cooperation and partnership that grants...

G77+China summit: End economic protectionism, Museveni tells world Jan 21, 2024

Museveni urged the G77+China to instead ensure universal economic growth so at to reap maximum benefits, as "economic progress in one country can bene...

G77+China summit begins in Uganda, Museveni takes over chairmanship Jan 21, 2024

The G77+China summit follows two others that also took place in Uganda - the 42nd ExtraOrdinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Gov...

Ethiopia-Somalia conflict: President Hassan, PM Abiy make their cases at NAM Summit Jan 19, 2024

The 19th NAM Summit is the latest battleground in the Ethiopia-Somalia diplomatic war, which arose from an MoU Ethiopia signed with Somaliland.

Ruto in Uganda for IGAD, NAM summits amid regional tensions Jan 18, 2024

The IGAD and NAM meetings are centred on matters including regional cooperation and post-COVID-19 economic recovery.

Tanzania restores Kenya Airways flights after deal sealed Jan 16, 2024

Kenya's aeroneutical authorities have granted the Fifth Freedom Traffic Right to Air Tanzania for all cargo services, starting January 16.

Startup funding: Kenya leads with Sh127bn, West Africa's dominance ends Jan 10, 2024

Kenya took the top position on the continent but the $800 million - 28 per cent of the total raised by the continent - was a 25 per cent drop from wha...

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