President Kenyatta commends progress in South Sudan peace process despite COVID-19 disruption

By PSCU,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended parties to the South Sudan peace process for the progress achieved in recent months despite the health and econ...

peace process , south sudan

Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma arrested in Ethiopia

By Citizen Reporter,

Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma has been arrested in Ethiopia. Juma was arrested while covering protests that erupted in Ethiopia’s Oromia region f...

yassin juma

As World Blood Donor Day approaches, COVID-19 strains supply

By VOA,

Even before the emergence of the new coronavirus, Africa’s blood supply fell short of demand. The pandemic has increased the deficit, raising ris...

coronavirus , World Blood Donor Day

Eliud Kipchoge, DPP Noordin Haji listed among top 50 African disruptors

By Ian Omondi,

Four Kenyans are among 50 personalities across the continent listed by a leading publication for their efforts in transforming their various fields. ...

Africa Report , DPP Noordin Haji , Edwin Macharia , Eliud Kipchoge , Peter Njonjo , Twiga Foods

WAIHIGA: Why Kenya should monitor East Africa’s response to coronavirus

By Waihiga Mwaura,

One of the earliest known Greek poets, identified by the single name Hesiod once said: “A bad neighbour is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a ...

coronavirus , IGAD

Kenya, Uganda & other IGAD countries to set up regional response plan for coronavirus

By PSCU,

Member states of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have agreed to forge a joint approach to curb the spread of the novel coronavir...

coronavirus , IGAD , Uhuru kenyatta

Coronavirus medical supplies donated by Jack Ma arrive in Ethiopia

By Reuters,

The first batch of protective and medical equipment donated by Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma was flown into the Ethiopian capital...

Coronavirus: Jack Ma donates masks, testing kits to all African countries

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has donated millions of masks and medical equipment to combat the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic i...

Jack Ma

OPINION: Let’s hail Moi for continental peace effort, Uhuru for national

By Citizen Reporter,

By Michael Cherambos About a week ago, a man who straddled the political landscape of this country like a colossus for over half a century, bowed o...

Abiy Ahmed Ali , Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi , Eliud Kipchoge , peace , President Uhuru Kenyatta , raila odinga

Stop shutting down the internet, Ethiopia told

By Girlie Kendi,

Ethiopian State officials have been urged to stop shutting down the internet. David Kaye, a UN expert, said he is concerned with the frequent inter...

Ethiopia , internet

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

By Citizen Reporter,

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. He has been recognized for his work in bringing to an end more than 20 year...

Abiy Ahmed , Nobel Peace Prize

Kenya to set up additional tax points along Ethiopia border

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenya is set on establishing additional One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) along its border with Ethiopia as part of the State measures to rope in addition...

Ethiopia border

Sudan military and opposition finally sign power-sharing deal

By Reuters,

Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitiona...

Sudan

Ethiopia plants more than 350 million trees in 12 hours

By CNN,

Ethiopia planted more than 353 million trees in 12 hours on Monday, which officials believe is a world record. The burst of tree planting was par...

Ethiopia , Green Legacy , Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia plants more than 350 million trees in 12 hours

By CNN,

Ethiopia planted more than 353 million trees in 12 hours on Monday, which officials believe is a world record. The burst of tree planting was part ...

Ethiopia , Tree Planting

At least 17 people killed in Ethiopia during unrest over Sidama autonomy – local official

By Reuters,

At least 17 people have been killed in clashes between Ethiopian security forces and activists seeking a new autonomous region for their Sidama ethnic...

Ethiopia , Sidama group

Internet restored in Ethiopia 10 days after assassinations

By VOA,

Ethiopia has begun restoring internet access Tuesday, 10 days after it was cut following the assassination of six top government officials. On June...

Ethiopia , Internet Shutdown

Sudan security forces raid opposition group office ahead of protest

By Reuters,

Sudanese security forces raided the head office of a leading opposition group on Saturday, a day before huge protests that are planned to demand a tra...

AFRICAN UNION , omar al bashir , Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed , Sudan

‘Dozens’ killed in foiled Ethiopia coup attempt: regional government

By Reuters,

Dozens of people were killed in fighting during a foiled coup by a rogue state militia in Ethiopia’s Amhara region at the weekend, the regional gove...

'Dozens' killed , coup , Ethiopia , militia

Ethiopia coup mastermind on the run, others arrested: government

By Reuters,

The man accused of trying to seize control of Ethiopia’s northern Amhara region was on the run with some of his supporters on Monday but a number of...

coup , Ethiopia , gun attacks