Kenya

Why Babu Owino’s ouster motion against Health CS Susan Nakhumicha is an exercise in futility

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s motion for the removal from office of Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha could be dead on arrival if the precedent set by former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi is anything to go by.

In his notice of motion filed with the Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge on April 4, 2024, Mr Owino cites Ms Nakhumicha for gross violation of the Constitution and incompetence in the way the CS has handled the paralysis in the health sector.

(Source: The Nation)

Tanzania

TZ, Zambia deepen transport, trade collaboration

Zambia and Tanzania have expressed their commitment to collaborating in enhancing containerised cargo transportation and trade between the two neighbouring countries.

Zambia’s Minister for Transport and Logistics, Mr Frank Tayali, said the move aims to boost economic growth with neighbouring countries. He mentioned that Zambia complements regional development plans as the strategic link of the corridor network in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), using its land-linked status to facilitate trade and serve its neighbours.

(Source: Daily News)

Uganda

Uganda rallies NAM states to protest US sanctions

The Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) on Wednesday evening voted against the unilateral coercive measures such as trade embargos often used by the United States and European Union (EU) on poor and developing states.

During the sitting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, 32 countries, including Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, China, Cuba, and Costa Rica, voted for the resolution against unilateral coercive measures.

Only Argentina abstained, while 14 countries, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Japan, and Lithuania, voted against the resolution.

(Source: Monitor)

Rwanda

President Kagame on a two-day state visit to Zambia

President Kagame has arrived in Zambia’s tourist capital, Livingstone, for a two-day state visit. The two Heads of State will hold a tête-à-tête followed by a bilateral meeting alongside their respective delegations. Following the bilateral talks, representatives from both delegations will sign Memorandums of Understanding on Mutual Administrative Assistance between the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA); on Cooperation on immigration matters; in the field of Health; on Investment Promotion between Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB); on cooperation in the field of Agriculture; on cooperation in the field of Fisheries and Livestock Development; and Trade and Investment Cooperation.

(Source: Rwanda Broadcasting Agency)

Ethiopia

Ministry to repatriate 70,000 Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday, April 4, that it would start the repatriation of 70,000 Ethiopians from Saudi Arabia.

Briefing journalists on Thursday, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nebiyu Tedla stressed the government’s commitment to assisting Ethiopians in difficult situations abroad. Following a discussion with Saudi officials, led by Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs State Minister, Birtukan Ayano, some 70,000 Ethiopians in difficult situations in Saudi Arabia would be repatriated.

A national committee comprised of 16 institutions is diligently preparing for the return of Ethiopians, including logistical and shelter provision.

(Source: ENA)