May 21
Uganda: Makerere Investigate Parody of Speaker in Law Exam
Nile Post
Makerere University has instituted an investigation into the conduct of School of Law second semester examinations that parodied the Speaker of Parliament. Read more »
Uganda: Another Feud Hits NUP Leadership
Nile Post
Another feud is brewing in the opposition National Unity Platform, this time in Busoga region ahead of party president, Robert Kyagulanyi's visit on Wednesday. Read more »
Malawi: Paramount Holdings Awarded As Malawi's Most Reliable Construction Company
Nyasa Times
The country's leading National Product Magazine (NPM) has awarded Paramount Holding Limited (PHL) as most reliable construction company in Malawi due to its work efficiency. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Hands Over 350 Rescued Persons in Sambisa Forest to Borno Govt
Vanguard
The military has handed over 350 people rescued in Sambisa forest to the Borno Government for rehabilitation and reintegration. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Host African Liberation Day Celebrations
Nile Post
Under the theme "Guaranteeing a safe environment for a digital Pan African Education System: creating a Centre of Gravity for the United African States (USA)," Uganda is gearing up… Read more »
South Africa: Let's Be Pragmatic - the NHI Has Constructive and Contentious Aspects
spotlight
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the NHI Bill into law. The question is whether this will bring South Africa closer towards Universal Health Coverage. Professor Susan… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Loses More Than N$5b Through Natural Resources
Namibian
Namibia lost over N$5 billion in recent years to illicit financial flows due to the exploitation of its natural resources, Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) commissioner Sam Shivute… Read more »
Mozambique: Nearly $800,000 in Emergency Funding for Mozambique IDPs from Global Fund
Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has committed nearly US$800,000 to Mozambique to cover the operational costs for a mass drug… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekweremadu - I Rejected a Tricycle Offer - David's Father
Vanguard
The father of David Ukpo, Mr. Nwamini Ukpo, has said that the family of Senator Ike Ekweremadu offered him a tricycle in his family compound in Ebonyi State, but he rejected it. Read more »
Uganda: Police Place Shs10m Bounty On Kyambogo Lecturer Accused of Defiling 16-Year-Old Blind Student
Nile Post
Police have announced a shs10 million bounty on whoever provides information leading to the arrest of a Kyambogo university lecturer accused of defiling a 16-year old student with… Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Triple TVET Enrollment As Kenya Marks Centenary Celebrations
Capital FM
The government plans to triple enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions from 350,000 to a million over the next five years, according to new… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Reaffirms One-China Principle, Dismisses Taiwan Independence Claims
Capital FM
Kenya has reiterated its steadfast support for the one-China principle, firmly dismissing Taiwan's claims for independence. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Intensifies Efforts to Complete Itare Dam Project
Capital FM
The government has intensified efforts to complete the Itare Dam project in Nakuru County, aiming to address the critical water shortages faced by the region. Read more »
Nigeria: My PDP Nat'l Chairmanship Quest Confronted By Various Interests - Sen Suswam
Vanguard
Former Governor of Benue State and Peopes Democratic Party, PDP, stalwart, Senator Gabriel Suswam has said that his quest for the National Chairmanship position of the party is… Read more »
Malawi: Legal Restrictions Fail to Stop Unsafe Abortions - Copua
Nyasa Times
Despite current legal restrictions, unsafe abortions are still widespread in Malawi as over 100,000 abortions take place every year, country-wide. Read more »
West Africa: New Speaker of Ecowas Parliament to Emerge in Kano
Leadership
In a matter of days, the Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will elect a new speaker to lead the regional parliament in its 6th… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Forum Names Shittu Acting DG
Leadership
Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdulateef Shittu as the Acting Director General, effective immediately, following the retirement of Asishana B.… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Hails Personnel for Tackling Oil Theft, Increasing Production
Leadership
Nigerian Navy has recorded remarkable feats in the fight against oil theft since "Operation Delta Sanity" was re-launched in January 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Bad Roads - Coalition Accuses Ferma of Poor Performance
Leadership
Citing findings from a commissioned study on federal roads nationwide, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparency and Accountability has accused the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Meet NSA, Commander Over State of Presidential Air Fleet
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence on Monday met with the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Commander, Presidential… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament to Elect New Speaker At Extraordinary Session in Kano
Daily Trust
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will elect a new speaker at its 2024 second extraordinary session starting in Kano State today. Read more »
Nigeria: Cement Price Hike Contributing to Building Collapse Incidents - Reps, Coren
Daily Trust
The President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, has blamed the arbitrary hike in cement price for the increasing cases of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Bold Move to Inclusively Serve Citizens [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
The very motto of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stating 'No one is left behind,' is presumably practically exercised in Ethiopia as the government is working hard to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Authority Eyes Domestic Financing for Thriving CSO Outreach
Ethiopian Herald
Domestic financing and resource diversification are game-changers for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) sustainable functioning, Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSOs)… Read more »
Uganda: Two Notorious Brothers Arrested Over Terrorising Jinja
Nile Post
Police in Jinja district have arrested two notorious siblings for terrorising Buwenge Town Council and its surroundings in Jinja. Read more »