Author: Abdihakim Kalale

Peace negotiations in Sudan start without involvement from the opposing factions. Despite the absence of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, fresh peace negotiations to end Sudan’s 16-month conflict have begun in Geneva. Leading the negotiations, the United States emphasized that the discussions must carry on in any case, saying, “We are going to try to do everything we can to try to end this horrific crisis in Sudan.” The army had said that it would not be attending the negotiations, citing the RSF’s noncompliance with the terms set forth in Saudi Arabia the previous year. Despite…

The Migori County government, We!Hub Victoria Limited, and the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) have partnered to create a fish and sardine drying and preservation plant at Muhurubay.The plant is intended to assist the folk fisher group, which has been experiencing significant losses after harvest.Muhurubay and the surrounding areas are served by the solar cooling and drying device.Lucas Mosenda, a member of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Management’s Migori County Executive Committee, stated during the machine’s introduction that post-harvest losses cause fishermen to lose between 15 and 20 percent of their catch.According to Mosenda, the KIRDI-installed…

The government has being pushed to give animal protection top priority in the next National Development Vision Plan 2050, with an emphasis on shielding endangered species like black rhinos from the mounting dangers brought on by climate change.To guarantee that there are clear plans for protecting animals in the event of a climate emergency, experts are urging the new development vision to include climate adaptation and mitigation measures.In a recent interview, Noah Sitati, a wildlife species expert with WWF Tanzania, emphasized that protected wildlife places, such as national parks, are just as susceptible to the effects of climate change as…

In an effort to strengthen leadership across a range of industries, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced a number of significant appointments and transfers within her administration.The new appointments are scheduled to take the oath of office on Friday, August 15, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications, which quoted information from Chief Secretary Ambassador Moses Kusiluka.According to the release, CP. Salum Hamduni has been named by the president to serve as Shinyanga’s new regional administrative secretary.CP. Hamduni was the Director General of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) prior to this assignment. Prof.…

The administration has announced that Thursday, August 15, 2024, is anticipated to be the blowing of the whistle for the local government elections of 2024. The head of communications for the ministry says that Mr. Mohammed Mchengerwa, the Minister of State in the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Governments, will make the announcement in the afternoon. Hosseah Nteghenjwa.”This announcement will provide various details on how the elections will be conducted and the entire sequence of events,” she said. e resolved are the rules governing the election of local leaders in hamlets and neighborhoods.The local election regulations state that at…

Lt. Gen. Bior Ajang Duot, a well-known figure and the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), passed away, leaving South Sudan in sadness.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation’s Undersecretary, Ambassador John Samuel Bwogo, stated that General Bior died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home in Juba from cardiac arrest.On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Bwogo expressed condolences for the premature passing of General Bior.Part of the statement said, “With heavy hearts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation staff, including…

In an effort to improve their economic and trade connections, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Djibouti are developing a new marine venture. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the foundation of this collaboration is the creation of key shipping lines with the goal of enhancing connectivity with East African markets, which are home to some 500 million people.The most notable initiative in this cooperation is the creation of a Saudi logistics zone inside the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone, which is situated outside of the nation’s capital. The agreement reached in June of last year,…

In a World Elephant Day-themed ceremony, scientists and environmentalists yesterday presented the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi with a global petition that has gathered over 500,000 signatures since March 2024, calling for an end to the sport shooting of elephants.The Amboseli Trust for Elephants’ founder, Dr. Cynthia Moss, and the activist group Elephant Voices, led the organizing effort for the petition, which calls for an end to elephant trophy hunting inside Tanzania’s portion of the conservation zone along the country’s border with Kenya. Dr. Joyce Poole is the group’s scientific director.At a news conference held in Nairobi, a sizable contingent…

The fact that the nation has kept monthly inflation at roughly 3.0% shows how well the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has managed to keep inflation under control.In a recent announcement, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the July annual headline inflation rate decreased by 10 basis points (bps) to 3.0 percent from 3.1 percent in June due to a decline in the index of food and non-food items. According to Mr. Fortius Rutabingwa, Executive Director, Research, Innovation, and Projects at Orbit Securities, the inflation rate has been held steady for a considerable amount of time, demonstrating the efficacy…

The government has been formally requested to release recommendations for salary adjustments that apply to employees in the private sector by the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU). This request comes after the government recently announced pay raises for employees in the public sector, a move that was made in line with the introduction of fresh macroeconomic reforms.A pay adjustment for public officials was recently proposed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed; the government anticipates that this will cost more than 90 billion birr. The lowest-paid workers, who presently make 1,500 birr, will get a 300% raise as a result of…

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan’s army, rejected the United States’ support for peace negotiations that were scheduled to start today in Geneva and ruled out a ceasefire until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) left occupied cities. Burhan reaffirmed his position in an Army Day speech, hours before negotiations mediated by the United States were scheduled to start in Switzerland. Burhan declared, “Until the last militia leaves the cities and villages they have invaded and colonized, military operations will not stop.”Additionally, he rejected appeals for peace, claiming that “as long as the rebel militia occupies our homes, there…

The airport will be designed by the Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara, according to Tariq Al Qanni, director of operations for the business. The chairman of state-owned Ethiopian Airlines announced on Friday that Ethiopia has signed a design agreement for a new four-runway airport, which when construction is finished in 2029 will be the largest in Africa. Mesfin Tasew, the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, stated at a press conference that the airport, which is around 45 kilometers from the country’s capital Addis Ababa and close to the town of Bishoftu, will be able to accommodate 100 million passengers annually…

Ethiopia and Somalia announced their keen commitment to the third round of dialogue in Ankara: “We express our gratitude to Türkiye.” The scheduled negotiations between Somalia and Ethiopia in Ankara terminated after a day. Even though both nations had stated intentions before the meeting, the Turkish Foreign Ministry reports that some progress was made during this second round of talks. Similar to the previous meeting, there were no in-person meetings. However, based on a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ethiopia, and Somalia agreed to safeguard their sovereignty and territorial integrity during this meeting, with Somalia declaring that it was…

Reiterating its dedication to advancing agricultural growth and empowering Tanzanian farmers is HEIFER International.The organization, which is celebrating 50 years of operation in the nation, has helped over 1.1 million people, with a concentration on households headed by women. At the most recent Farmers Day (Nanenane) in Dodoma, Heifer International Tanzania’s Country Director, Mark Tsoxo, stated, “As we celebrate 50 years of partnership with Tanzanian farmers and rural communities, our efforts have empowered over 1.1 million families, with 40 percent of them being women-led.”Through programs like the Pass-On-the-Gift approach, which has combined dairy programs with other agricultural activities and distributed…

Tanzanian golfers claimed first place in the overall standings at the Ladies Coast Open Golf Tournament in Mombasa, Kenya, over the weekend, thanks to their exceptional performances. National team members Neema Olomi from Arusha Gymkhana Club and Vicky Elias from the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces (TPDF) Lugalo Golf Club showcased their skills despite the challenging conditions during the five-series event, held across various courses along the Mombasa coastline. Olomi secured second place overall with 397 points from the five series, finishing just behind the host, Mercy Nyanchama, who led with 387 points. Elias, competing among more than 100 players from…

Despite the Sudanese government’s reluctance to engage in negotiations, the United States will continue its attempts to establish a humanitarian truce in the country, U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello stated on Monday. Citing the necessity to safeguard the implementation of the May 2023 Jeddah agreement, the Sudanese administration declined to take part in the Geneva discussions, which were hosted by Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. They also expressed disapproval of the UAE’s involvement in the negotiations. “We could accomplish far more if SAF (Sudanese Armed Forces) decides to send a senior delegation, as RSF (Rapid Support Forces) has already…