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Kenya-Uganda Trade Tensions Escalate Over Tax Dispute
Kenya and Uganda are bracing for renewed trade tensions following Kampala's decision to raise taxes on Kenyan produce by Ksh3 per kilogramme.
Uganda: Don’t Raise Your Hopes Too High for Museveni Meeting, Kabuleta Tells Traders
In the midst of escalating tensions over the new Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) taxation system, Joseph Kabuleta has cautioned traders not to get their hopes ahead of themselves when meeting President Museveni.
Sudan: El Burhan Fires Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Governors of Kassala and El Gedaref
Port Sudan — Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, has dismissed and replaced Foreign Minister-designate Ali El Sadig, as well as the governors of…
Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for ‘Subversive Activities’
Ouagadougou — Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former…
Nigeria: Developing – Record-Chasing Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya Completes 24 Hours Undefeated
Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, is making headlines as he continues the ambitious challenge to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon.
South Africa: Ndebele Artist Esther Mahlangu Honored with Math Doctorate
Renowned Ndebele artist Dr. Esther Mahlangu will receive an honorary doctorate in mathematics from the University of South Africa (Unisa) in recognition of her exceptional mathematical prowess and transcendent work in art, reports…
Kenya:- Ruto Expresses Shock Over Governors Endorsing Medics’ Strike
Nairobi — President William Ruto has expressed his dismay over county chiefs supporting a nationwide strike by medical professionals despite a majority of whom fall under devolved units.
Liberia to Host Africa’s First-Ever Surf Tour
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed excitement over Liberia's rise to a place among the top 10 surfing destinations in the world and the choice to host the Africa Tour: Surf to Rise competition.
Kenya: African Climate Summit Propels Ruto to Time’s Top 100 Influential People
Kenyan President William Ruto has earned recognition as one of Time magazine's top 100 influential people, a testament to the country's achievement in hosting a successful Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi last year.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel
The company said the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and ultimately reduce the high inflation rate in the country
Ethiopia: UN Raises U.S.$600 Million for Ethiopia, Falls Short of Target
A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme weather in recent years.
Southern Africa Battles Deadly Cholera Outbreak
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of the deadliest cholera outbreak in southern Africa in at least a decade. The global stockpile of vaccines to limit the disease's spread has run dry.
Africa: Nearly 136 Million People in Africa Live With Hearing Difficulties
In rural Kenya, 64-year-old John Kamau's world of silence is about to change. For decades, isolated by hearing loss from the community's vibrant life and his grandchildren's conversations, he sees hope when a community health worker visits…
Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi.
South Africa: 450 Families, One Water Tap in Cape Town Informal Settlement
More than 400 families share a single working water tap in Nyakathisa informal settlement in Cape Town, according to the community leader.
Uganda: Traders in Kampala CBD Lock Shops
Traders in the central business district of Kampala and other parts of city have decided to keep their shops shuttered until they have the opportunity to meet with the President in significant numbers.