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Kenya: U.S. Report Flags Corruption in Kenya Procurement System
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A new report by the United States Government has raised concerns over corruption and lack of transparency in Kenya’s public procurement system, warning that the challenges are undermining fair competition and investor confidence.
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Uganda: Inside Karamoja’s High-Stakes Livestock Vaccination Mission
[Independent (Kampala)] Moroto — In Karamoja, livestock is not just an asset class; it is the operating system of the local economy. Cattle and goats function simultaneously as savings, insurance, food supply, and social capital. It is within this context that vaccines often treated as a narrow veterinary intervention are assuming outsized significance as instruments
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Uganda: The Arua Cathedral Mural and the Debate Over Sacred Images
[Independent (Kampala)] Arua, Uganda — A striking new mural inside Ediofe Cathedral in Uganda’s Arua Diocese has sparked intense discussion among the faithful, raising broader questions about the role of contemporary art in Catholic worship spaces and how believers interpret sacred imagery. For several weeks, the colourful wall painting has triggered mixed reactions across the
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Kenya: Ruto Defends Social Health Authority, Dismisses Critics As Misguided Amid Healthcare Reforms
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of the government’s Social Health Authority (SHA), saying opponents lack the capacity to understand or interpret the scale of reforms underway in the country’s healthcare system.
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Kenya: Waiguru Declares Deputy President Ambition As She Floats Possible Ruto-Gachagua Handshake
[Capital FM] Kirinyaga — Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has ignited fresh political debate in the Mt Kenya region after hinting at a possible future reconciliation between William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, even as she openly signaled her ambition for the country’s second-highest office.
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Somalia: Somalia Intelligence Operations Destroy Al-Shabaab Bomb Sites, Kill Fighters
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — Somalia’s intelligence agency said Wednesday its forces, working with international partners, carried out coordinated operations that destroyed facilities used by Islamist militants for bomb-making, weapons repair and fighter mobilisation.
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Somalia: EU Prioritises Political Stability and Governance Support in Somalia
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — The European Union has reaffirmed that support for Somalia remains a top priority, particularly in advancing political solutions and strengthening stability, according to officials.
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Somalia: Somali Youth Awarded for Promoting Positive Content As ‘Daaci2026’ Program Concludes
[Shabelle] MOGADISHU, Somalia. In a glitzy ceremony marking a milestone for Somali digital creativity, the “Daaci 2026” program concluded its inaugural season in Mogadishu on Monday, March 30, rewarding young content creators for spreading positive social and religious messages during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Uganda: Phase Two for Namboole Remodeling to Cost Shs225bn
[Nile Post] The government is set to formally hand over Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) to the UPDF for a comprehensive $60 million (about Shs 220 billion) remodel.
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Sudan: Surviving the Sexual Violence Crisis in Darfur – Report
[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières’ (MSF’s) latest report, “There is something I want to tell you…”: Surviving the sexual violence crisis in Darfur, provides the most comprehensive documented accounts of sexual violence in Sudan’s war, with victim and survivor testimonies and data from MSF medical programmes highlighting clear patterns of widespread and systematic abuse.