May 20
Africa: How Neanderthal Language Differed From Modern Human - They Probably Didn't Use Metaphors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Police Detain Social Media Influencers for Public Incitement for Third Consecutive Day
Radio Dalsan
For the second consecutive day, the Somali Police Force has continued detaining dozens of prominent social media influencers across the capital city of Mogadishu. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone's Return to the UN Security Council [analysis]
Chatham House
In this episode, His Excellency Timothy Musa Kabba, Foreign Affairs Minister for Sierra Leone, shares insights into his country's key priorities during its tenure on the Security… Read more »
Africa: UNFPA Advocates for Strengthened Human Capital to Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
UNFPA
Speaking to delegates and international leaders at the 9th African Population Conference, Lydia Zigomo, the UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, emphasized the… Read more »
South Africa: Small Businesses Can Help South Africa Fight Unemployment If They Get Proper Support - Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has an alarming unemployment rate of approximately 32.1%. Solutions have been elusive. The unemployment rate has been consistently high for decades. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's ZiG Crackdown Prompts Street Traders to Switch to Whatsapp
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's street currency traders are abandoning their regular spots in city centres for messaging platform WhatsApp to evade arrest as the central bank and police crackdown on… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Extends Condolences to Iran Following Tragic Helicopter Crash
Shabelle
In the wake of a devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other senior officials, the… Read more »
Gambia: PPP Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara
The Point
The People's Progressive Party (PPP) on Thursday 16 May celebrated 100th birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara to reflect on the achievements of the former president of The Gambia… Read more »
Liberia: Judge Calls for Prosecution of Plastic Pollution Violators
FrontPageAfrica
Plastic pollution is one of the many sanitation problems affecting all sectors of life in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Former Presidential Candidate Clarence Moniba Slams New National Budget As 'Business As Usual,' Lacking True Transformation
FrontPageAfrica
Former presidential candidate Dr. Clarence Moniba has criticized the 2024 national budget passed by the Legislature and forwarded to the President of Liberia for approval,… Read more »
Liberia: Twelve Jurors Set Benjamin Free With Unanimous Not Guilty Verdict in U.S.$100K Case
FrontPageAfrica
The twelve jurors who deliberated on the case involving Abraham Benjamin and his wife Christina Mamtu Singbah, concerning an alleged US$100K misappropriation, have set Abraham… Read more »
Liberia: Movee Recommits to Weah, Suspends Three Executives Indefinitely for Constitutional Violations - Affirms Continued Membership in CDC
FrontPageAfrica
The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), through its National Executive Committee (NEC), has renewed its commitment to remain a member of the Coalition for Democratic Change… Read more »
South Africa: Comic Con Cape Town 2024 - a Big Level Up From Previous One [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A look back at the pros and cons of Comic Con Cape Town 2024, the Mother City's second Comic Con pop culture celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: State Police Bill Must Address Concerns of Abuse By Govs - Opeyemi Bamidele
Vanguard
The senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele said the bill seeking to establish the state police must address concerns of abuse by governors. Read more »
Ghana: Former NPRA Chief Labels SSNIT a 'Ponzi Scheme', Proposes Measures to Prevent Its Collapse
Accra Times
His critique is based on the underfunded nature of SSNIT, where retirees receive benefits that exceed the value of their contributions. Read more »
Kenya: Bill to Introduce Mandatory Registration for All ICT Service Providers
Capital FM
Those working as information, communication, and technology (ICT) professionals will now be required to get a license to operate if the proposed ICT Authority Bill 2024 is enacted… Read more »
Kenya: Grounding of 787 Dreamliners Caused Flight Scheduling Disruptions - Kenya Airways
Capital FM
The national carrier, Kenya Airways says the main cause of disruptions in its flight scheduling is due to the unscheduled and extended grounding of two 787 Dreamliners. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - I'll Replicate Peter Obi, Soludo's Performances - APGA Gov Candidate, Osifo
Vanguard
The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Isaiah Osifo said, if elected governor in the September 21 election, he would replicate the performances of Peter… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Begins Nationwide Groundbreaking for 'Renewed Hope' Cities, Estates
Leadership
The federal government is set to commence the nationwide official groundbreaking for the phase 1 of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project, beginning with 1,250 housing units… Read more »
Nigeria: Increased Renewable Energy Investments Pose Environmental Risks
Leadership
As Nigeria pushes forward with an energy transition that is encouraging significant investments in renewable energies, environmentalists and key stakeholders have warned of… Read more »
Nigeria: Give Nigerians Hope, Ndagoso Urges Tinubu
Leadership
Following the hardship in the country, the Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to give hope… Read more »
Nigeria: Constituents Begin Recall of Zamfara Lawmaker
Leadership
Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency Coalition for Sustainable Democracy has commenced the process of recalling the suspended Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, a member of the House… Read more »
Nigeria: Imo - Judiciary Will Cancel Governorship Election - LP Candidate
Leadership
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu has expressed confidence that the judiciary would cancel the last governorship election in the state… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC - Coalition Seeks Tinubu's Intervention in Yahaya Bello's Trial
Leadership
The Odu Coalition Group (OCG) Kogi East chapter has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operates in… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Killed in Ebonyi Communal Clashes
Vanguard
The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the killing of two persons in an attack on Ikachi Village in Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »