Day: June 10, 2022
Cote d’Ivoire: President Biden Nominates Jessica Davis Ba to be Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire
Washington, DC — Jessica Davis Ba, a career diplomat with extensive Africa experience, has been selected by President...
Scientists have successfully mapped African cassava genome
Researchers have successfully mapped the genome of African cassava, using the TME 204 variety resistant to Cassava Mosaic...
Doctoral candidate to preserve stories of Ivory Coast’s founding
“Where are you from?” is a complicated question for Binghamton University graduate student John Trinidad. “I am from...
Uganda: The Fight to Control Malaria
The world has not yet won the war against malaria. While the total number of cases has declined...
Sudan anti-coup group sits with generals for the first time
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s leading pro-democracy group has met with the country’s generals for the first time since...
Toes-for-Cash Hoax Reflects Zimbabwe Fears of Soaring Prices
Harare, Zimbabwe — An internet rumor blazed through the country that desperate people were selling their toes for...
In an Attempt to Wrestle Away Land for Game Hunters, Tanzanian Government Fires on Maasai Farmers, Killing Two
Tanzanian security forces fired gunshots at Maasai farming communities on Friday during what appears to be an eviction...
Tanzania responds to ‘unknown’ Covid classification by CDC
By Gadiosa Lamtey Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is safe, Health ministry has assured, questioning the rationale behind a...
Eto’o makes Cameroon u-turn after ‘play the children’ rant
Only hours after calling out the players for lack of ‘character & pride’, the Fecafoot boss has now...
Monkeypox: Uganda isolates six, takes samples to S Africa for testing
By DAILY MONITOR More by this Author Uganda has isolated six people suspected to have monkeypox, authorities have...
Uganda: LGBTI+ Rights Defenders arrested after turning to the police for help
Frank Mugisha, Executive Director for SMUG, and recipient of the Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2022....
AFCON 2023: Eto reads riot act to Cameroon players over performance against Burundi
Cameroonian Football Association president, Samuel Eto’o, has charged the men’s national team, the Indomitable Lions, to wake up...
Tanzanian authorities seen opening fire on Maasai people in game reserve dispute
Rights NGO Survival International has accused the government of “shocking violence” and evicting Maasai people from their land...
Sudan generals, pro-democracy group hold first meeting since coup | News
The talks focused on resolving the country’s political impasse, the US embassy in Khartoum said in a statement.Sudan’s...
Sudan’s main opposition coalition is meeting with military -sources
KHARTOUM, June 9 (Reuters) - Sudan's main civilian opposition coalition has begun an "unofficial" meeting with the military...
Horn of Africa Drought: Humanitarian Update, 10 June 2022 – Ethiopia
Communities in the Horn of Africa are facing the threat of starvation following four consecutive failed rainy seasons...
Tanzania exports to Kenya hit Sh272.7 billion in first quarter
By Zephania Ubwani Arusha. Tanzania exported goods worth $ 118.6 million in the first quarter (January to March)...
News: Ethiopia reiterates commitment to diplomatic resolution of border conflict with Sudan
By Getahun Tsegaye @GetahunTsegay12 Addis Abeba – “Sudan has encroached Ethiopia’s territory illegally yet Ethiopia sticks to diplomatic...
Tanzania reaches agreement to secure Sh2.4 trillion loan from IMF
By Lilian Ndilwa Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has reached an agreement with International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a...
Ethiopia willing to resume dam talks with Egypt, Sudan
Ethiopia has expressed interest in resuming talks with Egypt and Sudan on a huge and controversial Blue Nile...
Good news for cricket fans as CSA focus on match-day experience
Cricket South Africa’s announcement on Thursday of a partnership with global events company Roc Nation is indicative of...
AFRICA/ETHIOPIA – Missionary: “Ethiopia is a proud country with a great Christian tradition”
AFRICA/ETHIOPIA - Missionary: "Ethiopia is a proud country with a great Christian tradition" Friday, 10 June 2022 Cuamm...
Navigate Lesotho: South African runners circumnavigate ‘Mountain Kingdom’ in 16 days
For runners, blisters and cracked feet are par for the course; they're practically a source of pride for...
Tunisia win as Ghana lose at Kirin Cup
Issam Jebali scored Tunisia's second in a 2-0 win over Chile at the Kirin CupTunisia enjoyed a 2-0...
Ethiopia shock Egypt in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
Goals from Dawa Hotessa and Shimelis Bekele sealed the Ethiopian victory, while Egypt, who were Cup of Nations...
OHCHR | A/HRC/50/20: Situation of human rights in Eritrea
OHCHR | A/HRC/50/20: Situation of human rights in Eritrea - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation...
IVORY COAST: Faced with flood risks, a demolition operation in Abidjan
A little more than ten houses were demolished for about 80 people protected from possible floods and landslides...
Ivory Coast’s Blé Goudé on his upcoming return home after ICC acquittal
Issued on: 10/06/2022 - 20:42 After being definitively acquitted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court...
Boomplay opens Ivory Coast office
The move forms part of the company‘s expansion efforts in French West Africa. Based in Abidjan, the country’s...
Chari acquires Ivory Coast startup Diago
Morocco-based B2B e-commerce and fintech startup Chari, has acquired Diago, an Ivorian app that connects local shops to...
Cameroon Deploys Troops After Deadly Separatist Attack On Military Post
Njitapon, Cameroon — Cameroon's military on Thursday said it deployed about a hundred troops to the French-speaking village...
Africa: ‘Food Sequencing’ Really Can Help Your Glucose Levels. Here’s What Science Says About Eating Salad Before Carbs
Biochemist and author of the Glucose Revolution Jessie Inchauspé says tweaking your diet can change your life. Among...