May 16
Tanzania: Tanzania's Greener Future - Reducing Methane in Waste and Livestock Sectors [press release]
World Bank
Did you know that nearly 60% of the waste in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is food waste? It ends up in waste disposal sites where it produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas whose… Read more »
Nigeria: N19.6trn Pension Fund - Labour Opposes Govt's Plans to Undermine Retirement Savings
Vanguard
The Organised Labour has frowned at the Federal Government's plan to utilise the N19.66 trillion pension funds for infrastructure development. Read more »
Gambia: Calls for Rejection of Pro-FGM Bill Intensify As More CSOs Engage Na Committee
Foroyaa
More civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined the call for the rejection of the proposed Women's (Amendment) Bill 2023 which is aimed at lifting the ban on female genital… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Soldiers Threaten to Kill Journalist Parfait Katoto Over Broadcasts
CPJ
Congolese authorities should take swift and comprehensive actions to investigate all threats against journalist and Radio Communautaire Amkeni Biakato (RCAB) director Parfait… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Commits to Deepen Ties With EU
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Kobina Tahir Hammond has reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to a deepened partnership with the European Union (EU) towards a sustainable economic… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Lawmakers Question State House Budget Amid Economic Hardship
Capital FM
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over State House's budget following revelations it plans to spend Sh7.9 billion on recurrent expenditure in the 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Nigeria: Latest Fitch Ratings Shows Tinubu's Transparency in Financial Dealings - Shettima
Vanguard
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday said that the latest rating of Nigeria by Fitch was an indication that President Bola Tinubu's administration was a… Read more »
Africa: Oral Statement At the 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission On Human and Peoples' Rights [press release]
HRW
Your Excellencies, Honorable Chairperson, Honorable Commissioners, Ladies and Gentlemen, Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Protect Endangered Species Scales Second Reading in House of Reps
Premium Times
The bill, if passed into law, will improve the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, give investigators more powers to look into financial matters and conduct operations guided… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian University Speaks As Rainstorm Destroys Iconic Amphitheatre, Students Injured
Premium Times
Mr Olarewaju said the university management has promptly taken the injured students to the hospital for care. Read more »
Nigeria: Strengthening PHCs Through 'Make Our Hospitals Work' Campaign [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in… Read more »
Ghana: Cecilia Dapaah - Husband Tells Court Cash Stolen By Househelps Kept for 20 Years
Accra Times
Daniel Osei Kuffuor, (80) an Architect by profession, said the stolen cash which had aroused public suspicion, actually belonged to himself, his wife (Cecilia Abena Dapaah), and… Read more »
Tunisia: Repressive Crackdown On Civil Society Organizations Following Months of Escalating Violence Against Migrants and Refugees
AI London
Over the past two weeks, the Tunisian government has launched an unprecedented repressive clampdown against migrants, refugees, and human rights defenders working to protect their… Read more »
Kenya: TikTok in Kenya - the Govt Wants to Restrict Its Use, but My Study Shows It Can Be Useful and Empowering [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok - the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Passes North-West Development Commission Bill
Premium Times
The Senate said the commission would repair the damaged infrastructure and stimulate the development of the seven states in the North-west zone. Read more »
Chad: Chad Hepatitis E Outbreak - How the Dangerous Liver Disease Spreads and How It Can Be Treated [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E… Read more »
South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything… Read more »
Kenya: Understanding Kenya's Regulations On State Officers' Offshore Bank Accounts
Business Day Africa
Did you know that public officers seeking to operate bank accounts outside Kenya are required get clearance from the ethics watchdog in compliance with law? Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla Reassures Healthcare Workers Things Will Improve As NHI Becomes Law
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged healthcare workers not to be swayed by fearmongers pushing for emigration from South Africa due to the National Health Insurance (NHI). Read more »
Nigeria: Military Declares Halilu Buzu Wanted for Terrorism, Illegal Arms Supplies, Others
Leadership
The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu wanted for his involvement in terrorist activities, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Raises $17.5m for Research On Emerging Tech
Vanguard
...Creates 6 emerging tech centres Read more »
Africa: Africa CEO Forum - Who Are the Business Tycoons in Kigali?
New Times
The two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum bringing together more than 2,500 business leaders and policymakers begun in Kigali on Thursday, May 16, with participants taking stock of what… Read more »
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions On Legacy of UN Courts As Last ICTR Fugitives Are Confirmed Dead
New Times
In the wake of the confirmation of the death of the last two fugitives suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, experts reflected on the legacy of… Read more »
Rwanda: Daughter Reflects On How Father's Book Immortalizes Genocide Resistance in Bisesero
New Times
Stones were the principal weapon for the Bisesero people to repel attacks launched against them by armed perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who wanted to… Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke Inaugurates Osun Country Club, Urges Members to Contribute to Societal Devt
This Day
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday inaugurated the Osun Country Club (OCC), where members would forge lasting friendship, indulge in leisure activities and… Read more »