May 17
Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
Namibian
I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Democracy At 25 - IPAC Urges Stronger Parties for Sustainable Growth
Vanguard
As Nigeria gears up to mark 25 years of democratic rule, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for stronger political parties to ensure sustainable growth and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Clings to Ethiopia for Recognition
DW
Somaliland is keen to conclude a controversial deal with Ethiopia that would see Addis Ababa recognize Somaliland as an independent state, despite strong opposition from Somalia. Read more »
South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »
Liberia: UP Is Incompetent to Win a Democratic Process
New Dawn
The chairman emeritus of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Cyril Allen, slams the ruling Unity Party-led government for incompetence, saying it lacks the political infrastructure… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Coastal Beach Properties Rise 400%, Knight Frank
Capital FM
The price of beachside properties along the Kenyan coast continues to grow, with some locations recording more than 400 percent, a new report by Knight Frank has revealed. Read more »
Nigeria: End Nigerians Suffering Now - 36 State Speakers Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
...drum support for state police Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions to Conviction of Ex-Gambian Minister - Sexual Violence Charges Dismissed
Premium Times
"The conviction of Ousman Sonko, one of the pillars of Yahya Jammeh's brutal regime, is a major step on the long road to justice for Jammeh's victims," Read more »
Kenya: MP Urges Kenyans to Take to the Streets to Oppose Heavy Taxation
Capital FM
Alego/Usonga Member of Parliament, Samuel Atandi has urged Kenyans to take to the streets if the Kenya Kwanza regime insists on heavy taxation. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's New Rules for VIPs [opinion]
This Day
President Tinubu's decision to toll everyone at the airport is commendable. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Recieves Senegalese President, Seeks Collaboration Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
Premium Times
President Tinubu said with the recent election, Senegal has proved to Africa and the world the beauty of constitutional democracy. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Assures Retired Officers of Improved Welfare
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured retired military officers of due respect and improved welfare. Read more »
Nigeria: Work On Auto Policy Bill With Dispatch, Stakeholders Tell Govt
Daily Trust
An automotive industry stakeholder, Mr. Mamudu Lukman has advised authorities and officials working on the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) also known as Auto… Read more »
Nigeria: Declare State of Emergency On Schools' Safety, Group Tells Govt
This Day
The Executive Director, Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, yesterday, appealed to the federal government to declare a state of… Read more »
Rwanda: Presidential Polls - Kagame Submits Candidature
New Times
President Paul Kagame has formally submitted his candidature as he seeks re-election in the upcoming polls due in July. Read more »
South Africa: Safeguarding the Future
SAnews.gov.za
As the country celebrates 30 years of freedom and democracy, the Department of Social Development will launch the country's Child Protection Week on Sunday, 19 May 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Wale Edun - No Attempt to Illegally Use Pension Funds
This Day
*Says FG will be guided by rules*Organised labour warns against tampering with funds*FAAC shares N1.2tn from N2.192tn gross revenue*Naira slides to N1533/$1 at official market,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ohanaeze Warns Obi, Says His Pursuit of Northern Links Risky for Igbo Presidency
This Day
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has cautioned the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, that his relentless pursuit of Northern… Read more »
Liberia: Inclusion and Equity in Development - Why Liberia Must Adopt! [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
Nations thrive when all members of society are empowered. Read more »
South Africa: How Alleged Ret 'Guptabots' Migrated Overnight to Zuma's Mk Party [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change has described how the online RET community deserted the EFF and migrated en masse to the MK party. Read more »
South Africa: Confirmed - Secretary to Parliament Xolile George Receives an Annual Salary of R5m [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Scorpio cuts through Parliament's obfuscation around Secretary to Parliament Xolile George's exorbitant salary and allegedly questionable contract negotiations - R5-million is the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Inquiry Into Harare Best Chance to Fix Up Mess [editorial]
The Herald
Harare City Council has been in a mess for some years, with service delivery getting worse each year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Patriotism Vs Puppetry - Zim Opposition Shilly-Shallies On Nationalistic Politics
The Herald
Zimpapers Politics Hub Read more »
Africa: Cllr. Gongloe, Prof. Lumumba Discuss Governance in Africa
New Dawn
Liberian legal luminary Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe and Kenyan Law Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba point to a new revolution hitting the African Continent. Read more »
May 16
Zimbabwe: I Could Be Arrested for Talking to You - Sikhala Tells Delegates At Geneva Summit for Human Rights
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Member of Parliament Job Sikhala, Wednesday revealed to the annual Geneva Summit, how discussing Zimbabwe's human rights situation could land him back in prison as per… Read more »