​  ​ Kenya has urged South Sudan’s leaders to de-escalate tensions following the reported detention of First Vice President Riek Machar in Juba. Kenyan Foreign […]
Category: African News
Conflict and rising food prices drive Congolese into one of the world’s worst food crises according to new Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) data Â
​  ​ The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced that new data […]
Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war in South Sudan, warns United Nations (UN) Commission Â
​  ​ The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has sounded the alarm over the country’s rapidly escalating crisis, calling for urgent, […]
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TÄ°KA) Shares the Joy of Ramadan with Orphans in Togo Â
​  ​ In Togo, a West African country where a significant portion of the population is Muslim, Ramadan events serve as essential gatherings that foster […]
Aid cuts disrupt education for 1.8 million children supported by Save the Children Â
​  ​ More than 1.8 million children will miss out on learning due to aid cuts impacting Save the Children’s education programmes in over 20 […]
Uganda: Government Tables Shs4.8 Trillion Supplementary Appropriation Bill Â
​  ​ Government has tabled before Parliament the Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2025, aimed at allocating up to Shs4.8 trillion to critical priorities including defence, security […]
Government seeks tax exemptions to Bujagali, local start ups Â
​  ​ Government has proposed yet another tax exemption to Bujagali hydro power project that will see the power producer relieved of the burden up […]
United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate recommitment to peace at pivotal moment for South Sudan Â
​  ​ Following reports tonight of the detention of First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, calls on all […]
Govt revises UMEME buyout to US$118 million Â
​  ​ Government has revised the loan request to buy out electricity distribution company, UMEME, from over US$190 million, to over US$118 million. This was […]
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Takes Center Stage with Six Prestigious Awards at the Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards 2025 Â
​  ​ Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to Africa’s financial and capital […]