May 20
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Parliament Moots Policy Reform to Commercialise Services At Public Hospitals
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENTARIANS have vowed to advocate for legislative and policy adjustments that would permit the commercialisation of services at Zimbabwe's public hospitals. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Mayor Berates 'Incompetent' It Manager for Failing to Automate Council Systems
New Zimbabwe
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume is livid, expressing his anger in public, over the council's Head of Information Technology, William Mugobogobo for failing to implement the Enterprise… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Social Support Payouts Reshaping Lives in Zimbabwe's Vulnerable Communities
New Zimbabwe
MARGARET Moyo, a 70-year-old from Mangwe, Matabeleland South Province, was facing devastation after roaming animals destroyed her crops early this year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: UK Based Pro-Democacy Activists to Picket Embassy Over Threats On Job Sikhala After Geneva Summit 'Rants'
New Zimbabwe
UNITED Kingdom-based pro-democracy activists are planning to stage a peaceful demonstration outside the Zimbabwean embassy to register concern over continued threats on political… Read more »
Uganda: The Vital Role of Parliament in Vetting Presidential Appointees [opinion]
Nile Post
In Uganda's democratic system, the Parliament plays a crucial role in ensuring that the President's appointees are fit for office. Read more »
May 19
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo's Convoy Involved in Fatal Accident - One Dead, Several Injured
GhanaToday
On Sunday, 19th May 2024, several vehicles of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's convoy were involved in a fatal accident along the Bunso-Akyem Asafo stretch of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Confirms Haiti Deployment On Course As President Ruto Heads to the U.S.
Capital FM
The Kenyan government has confirmed plans to deploy police officers to Haiti despite a petition filed in court against the move. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Following Iran's President Helicopter Accident With Great Concern - Foreign Ministry
Egypt Online
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday that Egypt was following -- with great concern -- the circulating news over the helicopter accident carrying Irani President Ebrahim… Read more »
Nigeria: Renewed Hope Has Turned to Hopelessness, Prof. Yusuf Tackles Tinubu's Govt
Vanguard
A member of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Prof Usman Yusuf said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu has turned to hopelessness. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi Visits Victims of Kano Mosque Attack
Vanguard
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Sunday visited victims of arson at a mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government area of Kano state. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Infracorp As Lead Developer of Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone, Evergreen City
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria's green… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Plans New Policy Guidelines On Organ Transplant
This Day
In a bid to address the growing cases of unethical practices in organ donation and transplantation in the country, the Federal Government has said it will soon launch national new… Read more »
Somalia: President Mohamud Meets His Kenyan Counterpart to Discuss Enhancing Diplomatic and Regional Stability
Radio Dalsan
Somalia Federal Government President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with his Kenyan counterpart, President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Revoke Contracts Over Abandoned Road Projects, Ogoni Group Tells Fubara
This Day
An indigenous group, Khana Patriotic Stakeholders and Professional Forum (KPSPF) has called on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara to revoke contracts awarded to some companies… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Lead Developer for Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone [press release]
Premium Times
The president also approved the establishment of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo's Convoy Involved in Fatal Accident On Accra-Kumasi Highway
Ghana Presidency
On Sunday, 19th May 2024, several vehicles belonging to the President's convoy were involved in a fatal accident along the Bunso-Akyem Asafo stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Ponders Giving Private Sector More Say in NHI Roll-Out - Presidency Spokesperson [analysis]
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa had 'noted the concerns expressed by some business leaders about his signing into law of the NHI Bill', and was considering how to give the private sector… Read more »
Egypt: 3.5m Egyptians Obtain Medical Services From Civil Society - Social Solidarity Minister
Egypt Online
Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj stated Sunday that 3.5 million citizens obtain medical services from healthcare facilities owned and run by the civil society. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Spokesman Ngelale Special Presidential Envoy On Climate Action
Leadership
In a strategic move to ensure the advancement of his administration's climate and green economic initiatives, President Bola Tinubu has appointed his spokesman, Chief Ajuri… Read more »
Liberia: A Journey to 2029 Presidency?
New Dawn
Seasoned Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr., is making a strategy twist in his political sojourn here. He announced his return to the grassroots National Patriotic Party… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's First Presidential Debate a Win for Democracy
Namibian
Public debates between presidential candidates are often regarded as a benchmark of competitive and open elections. Read more »
Ghana: Eastern Region - Presidential Convoy Involved in Accident, One Reported Dead
Accra Times
President Akufo-Addo was not in the convoy when the accident happened, sources close to the president said. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Embarks On Historic State Visit to the United States
Capital FM
President William Ruto has departed for a three-day state visit to the United States. Read more »
Algeria: President of the Republic - 2027, Pivotal Year for Algeria After Completing Digitization
Algerie Presse Service
The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, said Sunday in Algiers that the year 2027 would be a pivotal year for Algeria, after completing digitization and reaping the… Read more »
Ghana: 'Your Election Was a Source of Reassurance to the Continent', Nana Akufo-Addo Tells Faye Diomaye
Accra Times
According to the president, although his visit is brief, he stressed on its importance expressing his excitement on Senegal's impressive democratic stability by defying the fears… Read more »