May 16
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 »
Nigeria: Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria October 1
This Day
Two years after it suspended flights to Nigeria, the Middle East Mega Carrier, Emirates Airlines has announced that it would resume flight services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024. Read more »
Kenya: Financial Inclusion - Fintechs Bridge Gap for Unbanked With Hire Purchase Solutions
Capital FM
The Kenyan asset acquisition market has continued to grow in recent years with the emergence of fintech-based firms providing quality solutions. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 11 in Kano Mosque Explosion
Premium Times
The police say 11 people have died in the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: My Monthly Pay Can't Fund Conference Trip to Benin Republic - Nigerian Professor Laments
Premium Times
Mr Albert said he became a professor, the highest cadre in the academic world, almost 20 years ago but he still struggles to meet his needs and that of his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Military Declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu, Wanted
Premium Times
The military said Mr Buzu is wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara State. Read more »
Rwanda: Over Nine Million Rwandans Register to Vote in July Elections
New Times
More than 9.5 million Rwandans have registered to vote in the 2024 joint presidential and parliamentary elections and about 2 million of them are first-time voters, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: RDF, Ministry of Health Launch Nationwide Campaign to Treat Over 5,000 Cataracts Patients
New Times
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Ministry of Health medical personnel on Thursday, May 16, launched a joint nationwide treatment campaign targeting 5,000 people afflicted with… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda-Based Drinking Water Firm Among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies
New Times
Jibu Inc., a food and beverages firm that specializes in producing and supplying affordable drinking water, has been ranked among Africa's fastest rising companies in 2024 by… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Plays Host to Senegalese President Faye
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received in audience his Senegalese counterpart, Diomaye Faye, at the State House, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest Portable for Allegedly Failing to Pay Luxury Car Debt
Fame Frenzy
Drama and controversy seem to follow Nigerian rapper and songwriter Portable around. In his latest brush with the law, he jumped a gate in an attempt to avoid arrest by Lagos State… Read more »
Africa: Delinquency Drama - Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Charity Sets the Record Straight
Fame Frenzy
The Archewell Foundation, a charity founded by Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is no longer listed as delinquent. Read more »
South Africa: Showmax Now Streaming Bruce Willis' Last Epic Role Alongside Nomzamo Mbatha in Assassin
Fame Frenzy
Action movie star Bruce Willis has built up quite an impressive resume with a career spanning more than 20 years. Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Djibouti's President Guelleh On the Sidelines of the Arab Summit
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with President of Djibouti, Ismail Omar Guelleh, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain. Read more »