July 07
Senegal: Senegal Sets Out to Secure Fairer Partnerships in Mining Sector
RFI
Senegal's recently elected president, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, has promised to renegotiate mining, gas and oil contracts signed with foreign companies. At a top-level summit in… Read more »
Nigeria: How Banking Consolidation Will Grow Economy, Reduce Pains of Tinubu's Ongoing Reforms - Cardoso
Premium Times
"It is important that banks be recapitalised to the level where they will be able to absorb shocks that might be occasioned by the current administration's economic reforms and… Read more »
Angola: Expo-Uíge With a Turnover of Over 300 Million Kwanzas
ANGOP
The thirteenth edition of Expo-Uíge, which took place from the 3rd to the 7th of this month, in the city of Uíge, reached a turnover of 385 million kwanzas,… Read more »
July 06
Africa: Enhancing Macroeconomic Policies Pave the Way for a Prosperous Future for the Continent
African Union
The Ministerial Session of the 7th African Union Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration kicked off on 6th July 2024,… Read more »
July 05
Africa: What Does the West Invest in Africa?
DW
Despite their dwindling influence, Western countries continue investing in Africa. But Russia, China and others have been catching up. Is Africa finally able to dictate its own… Read more »
Nigeria: Regulator Must Help Protect Human Rights By Ensuring No Conflict of Interest in Assessing Shell's Proposed Sale [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the hiring by the Nigerian oil regulator of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and S&P Global to help scrutinize the sale of Shell's onshore assets in the country,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access Legitimate - Premier
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea is a legitimate move that respects the sovereignty of its coastal neighbors, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stated, emphasizing the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Protests Echo a Year of Youth Uprisings Across Africa
Thomson Reuters Foundation
The #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, #FeesMustFall protests in South Africa and now the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests in Kenya all have one thing in common - the organising,… Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty International Questions Nigeria's Choice of Shell Evaluators
VOA
Human rights group Amnesty International raised concerns Friday about the Nigerian government's hiring of two firms with past dealings with Shell to assess the proposed $2.4… Read more »
Liberia: Senators Consider Construction of New Capital City, Enforcing Zoning Law Amid Incessant Floods
FrontPageAfrica
Members of the Liberian Senate are considering a proposal for the construction of a new Liberian capital city and an uncompromising and holistic approach toward addressing… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Pledges Full Support for Somalia's Security and Sovereignty
Radio Dalsan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has assured Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Egypt's unwavering commitment to backing Somalia's security efforts and upholding its… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Summit - 6 Steps the Leaders Can Take to Restore Stability and Growth in West Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
This year's summit of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) takes place against a challenging environment for the regional bloc. Read more »
Mozambique: Government Withdraws Mining Licenses in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The authorities in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado have ordered the withdrawal of mining licenses because some businesses, which were granted licenses years ago,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Roads Now Designed On Concrete - Umahi
Premium Times
David Umahi says 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespans Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU, Nasu Fume Over Alleged Neglect By Govt, Order Nationwide Protest
Premium Times
The spokesperson for the education ministry, Folashade Boriowo, said the ministry had a 'fruitful' discussion with the leaders of the unions. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Creates New Unit to Supervise URA
Nile Post
President Museveni has created a new unit to oversee Uganda Revenue Authority operations and fight corruption within the tax administration system in the country. Read more »
Uganda: Government Defends Ugx 300 Billion Bailout for Roko Construction Amid Public Concerns
Nile Post
The Ugandan government's decision to allocate UGX 300bn in bailout funds to roko Construction has ignited a storm of controversy with citizens and analysts questioning the… Read more »
Malawi: Court Orders MEC to Pay Ex-Employee George Khake Mk69.4m for Unfair Labour Practices in 2017
Nyasa Times
The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay its former employee, George Khake, the sum of MK69, 361, 001.16 for unfair… Read more »
Liberia: Up Has Turned Liberia Into a Plantation
New Dawn
Former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Secretary General Jefferson Tamba Koijee has descended on the ruling Unity Party, saying the UP has turned the country into a… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Increases Mining Rates, Decries Non-Remittance
Vanguard
The Federal Government has increased the rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Craves Efficient National Workforce
Liberian Observer
-- Launches Employee Status Regularization Program Read more »
Liberia: Investors Demand 'Prompt Action' Against Perpetrators of SRC Violence
Liberian Observer
A group of concessionaires in the agricultural sector are calling for "prompt and immediate action" on the part of the Government of Liberia in the arson and other near-fatal… Read more »
Liberia: GOL Gives ELWA-Junction a Facelift
Liberian Observer
The famous ELWA Junction has been given a vibrant facelift, thanks to the leadership of the Paynesville City Corporation and the central government through the Ministry of Public… Read more »
Ghana: Prof. John Gatsi Calls for Transparency in Bank of Ghana Recapitalisation
Accra Times
The economist pointed out that such disclosures are standard practice in the banking sector, where universal banks routinely announce their recapitalisation plans to shareholders… Read more »
Kenya: Nema Urged to Review Compliance Period in Biodegradable Waste Bags Transition
Capital FM
Private garbage collectors are now urging the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to review the compliance period set in the biodegradable bags transition process so… Read more »