May 07
South Africa: Life Under the DA in the Western Cape - Fact-Checking South African Opposition Party's Claims About Governance
Africa Check
Life under the DA in the Western Cape: fact-checking South African opposition party's claims about governance Read more »
Nigeria: Gas Explosion - Lagos Assembly Tasks Mdas On Strict Enforcement of Safety Law
Vanguard
The Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to step up enforcement of safety laws to protect lives and property. Read more »
Nigeria: HIV/Aids - Stigmatisation, Threat to Achieving 2030 Goals - Federal Govt
Leadership
Director-general of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has expressed concern over the harmful effects of stigma and discrimination against… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Is Well, Healthy, Leading Nigeria in Right Direction - Minister
Vanguard
The Federal Government said President Bola Tinubu is well, healthy and leading Nigeria in the right direction, as against speculations that the president is sick. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Will Return to Nigeria On Wednesday - Presidency
Vanguard
The presidency said President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria on Wednesday from his trip to Europe. Read more »
Nigeria: Olubadan's Stool - Ladoja Withdraws Suit Against Kingmakers
Premium Times
"Ladoja has lived up to his promise to the people of Ibadanland to withdraw the case from court. What is next now is for Governor Makinde to approve the nomination of Oba… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Reps Ask IGP, SSS to Probe Recent Attacks in Kaduna, Enugu
Premium Times
Tuesday's plenary session of the House was dominated by security-related motions moved by some members. Read more »
Rwanda: There Is No Place for Victoire Ingabire in Rwandan Politics
New Times
If you were to get your 'Rwanda news' from only either prominent Western and, unfortunately, African mainstream media, you'd be led to believe that the country is a one-party state… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otti, Ikpeazu Trade Words Over N10 Billion 'Non-Existent' Airport Project
Premium Times
Mr Otti, during his recent trip to the US, accused Mr Ikpeazu of allocating N10 billion to a non-existent Airport project in Abia State. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti LG Boss Swears in Advisers, Supervisors With Ogun, Quran
Premium Times
"If I fail to adhere to their (BAO, Monisade, APC and its leaders) directives, may Ogun or the Quran take my life." Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's $40m Digital ID Project 'Back On Track' - Official Tells Lawmakers
New Times
Interested bidders are submitting their proposals for the production of core digital ID systems in Rwanda for residents to get electronic identification documents, according to the… Read more »
Nigeria: APC Calls On Rivers Assembly Members to Commence Impeachment Proceedings Against Gov Fubara
This Day
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on members of the State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule to commence impeachment process against… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - 'It Is Possible' Signify God's Grace - Bawumia
Accra Times
Explaining why he chose his campaign slogan, Dr. Bawumia said that before he was elected flagbearer, many had publicly declared that it was never possible for the NPP to elect him… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Elections - Zuma's MK Party Has Hit the Campaign Trail With Provocative Rhetoric and Few Clear Policies [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Former South African president Jacob Zuma surprised many in December 2023 by declaring he'd canvass for a new rival to the African National Congress (ANC), the party he used to… Read more »
Gambia: IEC Appeals for Extension of Time to Submit Reports
Foroyaa
Officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have appealed for extended time period to be able to complete their ongoing special audit and to reappear for submission of… Read more »
Kenya: KRA Eyes MSMEs As It Targets to Expand Tax Base
Capital FM
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have embarked on a joint tax education program for micro, small, and medium-sized… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Says Sh46.5bn From World Bank to Fund the Second Phase of Kenya Urban Support Programme
Capital FM
President William Ruto has announced Sh46.5 billion funding support from the World Bank for the second phase of Kenya Urban Support Programme(KUSP) launched on Tuesday. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Unveils 2nd Phase of KUSP to Support Urban Projects
Capital FM
The government is collaborating with county governments and international partners to enhance the development of the municipalities, towns and cities, President William Ruto has… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Govt Full of Manipulations, Fraudulent Approvals - Shittu
Vanguard
Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communication under former President Muhammadu Buhari said the Buhari government was full of manipulations and fraudulent approvals. Read more »
South Africa: Concerns Raised By Gauteng Govt's Move to Take Over Adoption Services
GroundUp
In 2022 the High Court found the Department of Social Development's conduct "unlawful" Read more »
Ghana: VP Bawumia Calls for Deepening of Ties Between Ghana and the EU to Address Crucial Issues of Mutual Interest
Ghana Presidency
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called for strengthening of ties between Ghana and the European Union to address pressing issues of mutual interest. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Spent N3.77bn On Healthcare Services in 10 Months - Governor
Premium Times
Governor Radda says the Katsina government increased funds releases to the health sector by 800 per cent between June 2023 and April 2024 Read more »
Nigeria: South West PDP Leaders Meet Over Ondo Election
Premium Times
Governor Makinde of Oyo State said the PDP leaders' convergence opened up the process of reconciling PDP tendencies in Ondo State. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Passes Law That Could See Former Dictator Jammeh Tried Locally
FrontPageAfrica
Gambian lawmakers have passed two legal instruments seeking to establish a special court, a criminal division within the country's court system, and office of a special prosecutor… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Delta Group Decries Release of Apprehended Illegal Oil Vessel
Vanguard
A concerned group, the Niger-Delta Renaissance Network, has decried what it described as the release of an oil vessel apprehended by a private security outfit in the Niger Delta… Read more »