Kenya

Keep off Uhuru Park affairs, Sakaja clashes with Duale over directive on political rallies

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has contradicted the Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale over a directive banning political rallies at Uhuru Park and Central Park in Nairobi.

Speaking on Thursday during the official handover of the renovated parks at Uhuru Park, Mr Sakaja said it is the devolved unit’s mandate to decide on the events that can take place at the parks and not Mr Duale or the ministry he leads.

(Nation)

Tanzania

Govt to issue report on effects of climate change

The government has promised to issue a special report on the effects of climate change on the environment during the commemoration of World Environment Day, which is marked on June 5.

The Minister of State in the Vice-President’s Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jaffo, issued the promise when responding to a question by Zahor Mohammed Haji (CCM-Mwera).

In his basic question, the MP sought a response from the government on its strategies meant to educate and sensitise the public on the effects of climate change on the environment since the geographical phenomenon seriously affects people’s lives.

 (The Citizen)

Uganda

Chinese firm petitions Parliament over Kilembe Mines

Tibet Hima Mining Company Ltd, a private firm based in China, has petitioned Parliament to investigate the circumstances under which the government terminated its contract to manage, rehabilitate and operate Kilembe Mines for 25 years.

The company, which was to resume copper ore mining in Kilembe Mines in the Kasese district, presented a number of complaints accusing the government of frustrating the implementation of the 2013 concession agreement, leading to financial loss.

(The Independent) 

Rwanda

Govt mulls legal provisions to implement Rwanda-UK migration treaty

The government has proposed changes to the 2014 law on refugees and migrants, including legal provisions that will enable the implementation of a migration treaty signed between Rwanda and the UK government in December 2023.

The bill, tabled before Parliament on Wednesday, April 17, specifies the rights, obligations and assistance of refugees and applicants for refugee status.

(The New Times)

Ethiopia

Ethiopia spearheads Africa’s push for a permanent seat at UN Security Council

Ethiopia is one of the leading countries raising voices for Africa to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council by strengthening its participation in the multilateral institutions of which it is a founder, the Foreign Affairs Spokesperson remarked.

Spokesperson of the Ministry, Nebiyu Tedla, made the remark in his biweekly press briefing today.

The briefing focused on the achievements in foreign relations and diplomacy carried out in the past six years and planned diplomatic activities this week.

(ENA)

Sudan

El Burhan fires Sudan’s foreign minister, governors of Kassala and El Gedaref

Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, has dismissed and replaced Foreign Minister-designate Ali El Sadig, as well as the governors of Kassala and El Gedaref, Mohamed Mousa and Mohamed Abdelrahman.

Speaking to Radio Dabanga, reliable sources attribute the dismissal of the governor of Kassala to escalating disagreements with Sayed Tirik, head of the mainstream High Council of Beja Nazirs and Independent Chieftains.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Nazir Tirik declared his refusal to implement any decisions by the Kassala governor and suspended all cooperation with the state government. He called on the central government to dismiss Mousa immediately.

(Dabanga)