June 26
South Africa: SA - an Impressive Example for Democracies [opinion]
SAnews.gov.za
As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead… Read more »
Uganda: Superstition, Witchcraft Keeping Ugandans Poor [opinion]
Observer
Many years ago, a car carrier was parked on the side of the road that connects Kireka to Kyaliwajjala on the outskirts of Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Nay, Madam Speaker, It Is Not Right to Steal and Share [editorial]
Observer
The recent comments made by speaker of parliament Anita Among regarding the bribery allegations against three members of parliament are deeply troubling and indicative of a broader… Read more »
Uganda: Striking Gold, Bitcoin Mining and Energy Exploration in Uganda [opinion]
Observer
On May 23, 2018, Uganda hosted the first-ever African Blockchain Conference, and crypto-currency was among the discussion topics. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs to Use Education to Prevent Corruption [opinion]
Observer
Let us face it. We are losing the fight against corruption. In 2023, during the ceremony to honour the late Charles Okello Engola at Kololo Ceremonial grounds, President Yoweri… Read more »
Kenya: Watching Kenya's Protests Under the Ruins of Kampala [opinion]
Observer
Believe me, dear reader, Nairobi protests under the labels #RejectFinanceBill2024 and the #OccupyParliament movement had me in tears -- tears of joy. Read more »
Uganda: Despotism Cannot Deliver Prosperity for Uganda [opinion]
Observer
Debate has been raging online about Ugandans' take on how disgruntled they are about public issues and governance. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Is Small but Not in the Way That Critics Wish [opinion]
New Times
Small (/smɔ:l/) adjective, Definition: 1. Of a size that is less than normal or usual. 2. Insignificant; unimportant. Read more »
Nigeria: Nothing Has Changed, My Brother [opinion]
Vanguard
Our material on this page last week titled: "Between NCC and NMC, good news in small packets", has elicited a little dig from a very close friend who observed we almost created the… Read more »
June 25
Rwanda: Rwandan Youth - Here's Why Voting Will Be the Most Lit Thing You Do All Year [opinion]
New Times
Let's be real. You're busy. There's Netflix to binge, TikTok dances to scroll through, and that start-up you swear you'll launch as soon as you finish binge-watching Bridgerton.… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Illicit Trade in Harvested Organs in Nigeria May Not Stop Soon [opinion]
Premium Times
To buck the trend, the existing laws governing organ transplants in Nigeria need to be expanded in depth. Read more »
Namibia: Creating an Intra-African Tourism Map Is Essential for Sustainable Economic Development [opinion]
Namibian
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many… Read more »
Africa: A Pan-African Media to Reshape the Continent's Global Image [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
There is an urgent demand for Africa to have its own media for the purpose of face negotiation, rebranding itself and connecting Africa together in all core endeavors of the spirit… Read more »
Nigeria: General Taoreed Lagbaja - One Year On the Battle Front [opinion]
Premium Times
The one year in office of General Lagbaja as the chief of Army Staff has given assurance and renewed hope in the ability of the Nigerian Army to stamp out all forms of criminality… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Councils, Police and Operators Combined Effort Can Thwart Touts [editorial]
The Herald
Almost everyone is at fault when it comes to the burden touts impose on public transport in Harare and other parts of Zimbabwe and the solution, which means removing touts and… Read more »
June 24
Rwanda: An Election for the Ages [opinion]
New Times
Election season is underway in Rwanda and, as before in the times following the country's liberation from the politics of extremism, there have been no incidents of violence… Read more »
Uganda: Finishing School and Getting a Job - Is It Still the Desired Practice in Uganda? [opinion]
Nile Post
The pressure to finish school and immediately find employment leads to a lack of self-discovery and exploration. Young individuals may feel compelled to choose a career path… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Poisonous Political Climate - Hatred and Divisiveness On the Rise [opinion]
Nile Post
Experts warn that this poisonous political climate is eroding Uganda's social fabric and threatening the country's stability. "Hatred and divisiveness are becoming the norm, and… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai and Koung's Asset Disclosures Set a High Transparency Benchmark [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
RECENTLY, PRESIDENT JOSEPH Boakai and his Vice President Jeremiah Koung, publicly declared their assets, revealing that the president, who served as vice president under Ellen… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle - NHIA's Mission to Transform Health Insurance [opinion]
This Day
Imagine this scenario: In the bustling city of Lagos, a woman named Amara lives with her three children. Despite working tirelessly at a local market, she struggles to make ends… Read more »
Liberia: Questioning Boakai's Henchmen Secret Negotiations [opinion]
New Dawn
Secret negotiations are ongoing. Whether President Joseph N. Boakai has sanctioned them or not is yet to be known. But individuals within his administration are now on the rampage… Read more »
Nigeria: Resolving the Minimum Wage Debacle and Fiscal Headwinds [editorial]
Premium Times
States can lessen their financial burdens by aggressively weaning their payrolls of ghost workers. Read more »
Liberia: Daring to Dream - the Path to a Progressive Liberia [opinion]
FrontPageAfrica
In the heart of every Liberian youth lies the potential to forge a new destiny for their nation, a destiny predicated on the pillars of enlightenment, progress, and an unabashed… Read more »
Rwanda: Setting a Precedent for the Presidency - My Perspective [opinion]
New Times
Confidence is the power of trusting oneself towards achieving individual or societal objectives. Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence [opinion]
Premium Times
By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »