Kenya climbs to fourth biggest recipient of AfDB project funds
Kenya leapfrogged five countries to become the fourth biggest beneficiary of project- funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) on the continent in a single year, as the Pan-African lender deepens its financing of projects in Kenya.
RwandAir Wins Best Regional Airline in Africa as Ethiopian Airlines Reigns Supreme on Continent
The Kigali-based carrier was praised for its consistency, attention to detail, and personal touch across all travel classes — positioning it as a favorite among African regional travellers. “RwandAir continues to distinguish itself through a clear focus on service attention,”…
Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar partner to promote oil and gas sector’s growth
What you need to know: Ms Biribonwa said the MoU will help formalise collaboration in specific priority areas, including health, safety and environment, cost management and monitoring, national content promotion, and capacity building. As Uganda prepares to deliver its first…
Ghana cuts power supply to key institutions over unpaid bills
Ghana’s state electric distributor has cut power supply to several state institutions over unpaid bills running to tens of millions of dollars, adding its pleas for payment have fallen on deaf ears. The Electricity Company of Ghana on Tuesday cut…
Morocco to review Turkey trade deal over expanding deficit, sources say
Morocco is planning to review its trade agreement with Turkey and push for more Turkish investment to offset an expanding trade deficit driven largely by Turkish fabric imports, two sources told Reuters. Omar Hjira, the Moroccan cabinet member in charge…
Why Ghana banned the use of honorary doctorates and professorship in public
Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has banned the public usage of honorific doctorate and professorial titles. The directive aims to address misuse by politicians, religious leaders, and business figures, preserving academic integrity. Honorary degrees are symbolic recognitions, distinct from earned…
Ethiopia to Host Second Africa Climate Summit in 2025
Ethiopia, in partnership with the African Union, is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from September 8–10, 2025, reaffirming its role in advancing continental climate leadership. Held under the theme “Green Talks and Green Actions,” the summit…
Tanzania and Uganda face potential US travel ban
The State Department has identified 36 countries of concern that might be recommended for full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days,” Rubio said. Twenty-five of these countries are in…
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signs new law allowing military trials for civilians
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law an amendment that will allow, once again, civilians to be tried in a military court under certain circumstances. A previous law permitting such trials was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in…
Heavy rains in dry season cause havoc in DR Congo’s capital
At least 29 people have been killed in flood waters and landslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, following unusually heavy rains in the dry season, the interior ministry has said. Homes were swept away, roads were…