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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:23:02 GMT
Ethiopia: Amid Lack of Transparency, Families of Strained Students in Tigray Demand Swift Actions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Parents of Universities students in Tigray echo concerns over the safety of their loved ones attending schools in the war torn region. Parents gathered in front of UN headquarters in Addis Ababa and used slogans such a...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:09 GMT
East Africa: Court Gives Nod to Postpone Elections, DP Ruto Protests
[Nation] Deputy President William Ruto and his allies were yesterday up in arms against a ruling by the African Court on Human rights in Arusha that gave countries the green light to postpone elections over Covid-19.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:38:47 GMT
Mauritius: Journalists Receive Training On LGBTQ Reporting
[Government of Mauritius] A training on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) reporting, aimed at familiarising journalists and reporters with different writing techniques to ensure a fair, accurate, and inclusive reporting of LGBTQ ...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:25 GMT
Tanzania: Mwanza Residents Demand Mandatory Wearing of Face Masks
[Daily News] SOME residents in Mwanza region have called on relevant authorities to intensify the fight against Coronavirus pandemic by enforcing the "no face mask, no service" order to both public and private offices.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:25 GMT
Tanzania: Cbt Tasked to Improve Cashewnut Production
[Daily News] PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed the Cashewnut Board of Tanzania (CBT) to find reliable market for cashewnuts that will guarantee better prices for the crop.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:24 GMT
Tanzania: Health Experts Trained to Enhance Capacity in Research
[Daily News] THE Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in collaboration with Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) have provided training to health professionals from the East African region aimed at building capacity an...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:23 GMT
Tanzania: Jnhpp Project Contractors Won't Be Granted Extra Time, Says Govt
[Daily News] CONTRACTORS of the Julius Nyerere Hydroelectricity Power Projects (JNHPP) won't be granted additional time to complete the projects, the government has said.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:22 GMT
Tanzania: There Are 'Numeral' Opportunities in Cashew Nut Farming, Whose Production Rose to a 'Pick' in 2017/18
[Daily News] THE Talk of the Town has been the mobile money transactions levy, which began to bite on July 15th; and the slur, by one of the top Cabinet Ministers, that those who are unhappy with the levy should emigrate, to Burundi.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:16 GMT
Tanzania: Stakeholders Call for Availability of Nutritious Food
[Daily News] FOOD and nutrition stakeholders have called for increased access to enough amounts of safe and nutritious food as a key to sustaining life and promoting good health in the country. They said food is becoming toxic and unsafe for consumer...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:10 GMT
Kenya: Nick Okoth Losses to Mongolian in Boxing to Exit Olympics
[Nation] Kenya's Nick Okoth lost to fight Mongolian Tsendbaater Erdenebat in a round of 32 bout at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Saturday.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:10 GMT
Kenya: Why Kenya's Covid State Is a Ticking Time Bomb
[Nation] Kenya's Covid-19 testing rate has gone down, with officials acknowledging a shortage of kits and a shift to targeted testing.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:09 GMT
Kenya: Governors From Western List 15 Projects for Uhuru to Unveil in Visit
[Nation] Five governors from Western on Thursday met President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of his planned development tour of the region next month.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:09 GMT
Kenya: Masterplan to Restore Degraded Cherangany-Elgeyo Hills Launched
[Nation] The Environment and Forestry ministry on Friday launched a masterplan for the restoration and rehabilitation of the Cherangany-Elgeyo Hills ecosystem to stem years of degradation and protect two key water towers.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:00:17 GMT
Kenya: Base Titanium Wins Long-Running Levy Battle Against Mombasa County
[East African] Kenya's Mineral sands operator Base Titanium has won a protracted legal battle with the County of Mombasa over the imposition of a controversial Ksh3,000 ($28.03) cess on its trucks.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:42:25 GMT
Kenya: Kenya Skipper Okoth Loses in Opening Bout At Tokyo Olympics
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hit squad skipper Nick Okoth's hopes for an Olympic medal fell off after a tight loss to Mongolian Erdenebat Tsendbaatar in their round of 32 featherwight duel in Tokyo on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:41:24 GMT
Rwanda: Agahozo Leads Rwanda's Parade At Tokyo 2020 Games Opening
[New Times] Swimmer Alphonsine Agahozo led the parade for the Rwandan Olympic delegation in Tokyo, Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games on Friday, July 23, at Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:24 GMT
Tanzania: 2021/22 League Season Gets Full Winged Today
[Daily News] The complete 16-team list eligible to feature in the 2021/22 Premier League season will be known today after the end of tense play-off return leg matches in Tanga and Morogoro.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:23 GMT
Tanzania: Chipolopolo Star Commits to Deliver At Azam FC
[Daily News] AZAM'S newly signed midfielder Paul Katema has said he will work hard for Chamazi outfit to make sure that the club gets success.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:23 GMT
Tanzania: Absorb Important Groups in Leadership, Political Parties Told
[Daily News] A NEW study released recently has recommended revision of the Political Parties Act to make imperative involvement of women, youth and people with disabilities in leadership positions within political parties.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:10 GMT
Kenya: Under Fire Ruto Allies Now Blame 'Deep State' for Arrests, Uda Woes
[Nation] Allies of the Deputy President are facing unprecedented pressure from supporters and competitors as the team prepares for the 2022 elections. These include arrests, party takeovers and probes that culminated in the arrest of Mathira MP Rigat...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:41:30 GMT
East Africa: Rwandans in Ethiopia, Djibouti Mark 27th Liberation Anniversary
[New Times] The Rwandan Embassy in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Rwandan communities living in Ethiopia and Djibouti on Friday, July 23, held a virtual event to celebrate Rwanda's 27th liberation anniversary.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:25 GMT
Tanzania: Asfc - Frat Defends Ref Choice
[Daily News] FOOTBALL Referees Association of Tanzania (FRAT) said they usually do thorough pre-assessment of referees before giving them green light to take charge of matches.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:24 GMT
Tanzania: Private Buyers Affect Kdcu Coffee Collection Target
[Daily News] KARAGWE District Cooperative Union (KDCU) has so far collected 6,000 tonnes of coffee out of 25,000 tonnes it planned to collect in this buying season which commenced in May this year.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:24 GMT
Tanzania: Fydp III Implementation - Govt Highlights Role of Professional Technicians
[Daily News] THE government has highlighted the role of professional technicians in successful implementation of the third Five-Year National Development Plan 2021/22-2025/26, especially in executing flagship projects.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:24 GMT
Tanzania: The High Court, Dar es Salaam District to Two Chinese Nationals Accused of Illegal Possession of Minerals
[Daily News] THE High Court, Dar es Salaam District Registry, has ordered two Chinese nationals, You Wu and You Song, to deposit in court about 170m/- pending determination of an economic trial they are facing before Morogoro Resident Magistrate's Co...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:37:23 GMT
Tanzania: RC Pushes for Nutrition Awareness
[Daily News] KAGERA Regional Commissioner (RC), Major Gen Charles Mbuge has called for increased awareness on good nutrition as an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Equally, he urged residents, authorities and nutrition officers to coope...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:10 GMT
Kenya: Wiper Postpones Pg Meeting After Raila, Kalonzo Hold Talks
[Nation] A meeting between ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka on the sharing of political parties' funds led to the postponement of a meeting that would have seen the latter leave the Nasa coalition.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:16:04 GMT
Kenya: Journalist Switches to Farming
[Nation] About a kilometre off the Webuye-Eldoret Road in Mwamba sub-location, Lugari, is Isaiah Lucheli's farm, which sits on part of his two acres that also hosts his home.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 13:21:43 GMT
Tanzania: Covid-19 - Tanzania Bans Social Gatherings
[East African] Tanzania on Thursday banned "unnecessary gatherings" nationwide and urged those holding necessary meetings to take precautions to avoid the spread of Covid-19.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:59:40 GMT
Seychelles: Covid-19 Cases in Seychelles Show Downward Trend, Restrictions Remain in Place
[Seychelles News Agency] The number of COVID-19 cases recorded in Seychelles is showing a downward trend but restrictions will remain in place, said a top official on Thursday.



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