July 16
Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Obtain UAE Visas - Minister
Leadership
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its visa ban on Nigerians, allowing them to once again obtain visas to visit the country. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Made Errors
New Dawn
As debate on the arrival of yellow machines or earth-moving equipment continues in the country, two lawmakers of the ruling Unity Party have openly admitted to President Joseph N.… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Critical in Ensuring Economic Growth
SAnews.gov.za
Work is underway to position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as a powerful engine for economic growth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Moves to Regulate Beauty Products
New Zimbabwe
In a significant move to protect consumer safety, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Ahead in Rwanda's Presidential Election With 99% of the Vote
RFI
President Paul Kagame has won 99% of the vote in provisional results from Monday's presidential election in Rwanda, electoral authorities said, an outcome that was widely expected… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Secures 99% in Partial Results, Poised for Landslide Win
New Times
As vote counting continues in Rwanda's presidential election, incumbent Paul Kagame appears set for a resounding win. With over 7 million votes tallied, Kagame has secured an… Read more »
Tanzania: We Are On Track, Says Samia
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been impressed with the development projects being implemented in Katavi and Rukwa regions, saying that they are in line with CCM Election… Read more »
Nigeria: Land-Grabbing Allegation - Govt Investigates AGIP, Shell in Bayelsa
Vanguard
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the complaints of land-grabbing by oil producing communities in Bayelsa against some International Oil Companies, IOCs. Read more »
Liberia: House Grills NEC, Mia Over Chieftaincy Elections' Delay Today
Liberian Observer
Since Liberia was founded in 1847, she has subscribed to the Republican form of government and has been a democratic unitary sovereign state, divided into 15 counties for… Read more »
Nigeria: 1.13 Million Nigerians Above 40 Years Are Blind - Federal Govt
Leadership
The federal government has said that 1.13m Nigerians above 40 years are blind, adding that glaucoma was the second most common cause of blindness, accounting for 16.7 per cent of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Poised for Landslide Win - a Breakdown of Votes
New Times
Paul Kagame, Leading the RPF-Inkotanyi coalition, won over 99.15 per cent of votes in the Monday, July 15 presidential and parliamentary elections, according to initial results… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Frank Habineza Concedes Defeat
New Times
Democratic Green Party's presidential candidate Frank Habineza has conceded defeat to incumbent president Paul Kagame after partial results released by the National Electoral… Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Commissioner Visits Victims of Top Coffee Attack, Pledges Support
Shabelle
In a compassionate gesture, Mohamud Moalim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), visited victims of a recent terrorist attack at Top Coffee Restaurant… Read more »
Nigeria: $1trn Economy - Public Sector Firms Get Corporate Governance Code
Leadership
As part of efforts to achieve the $1 trillion economy for Nigeria, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Institute of Directors… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest At PDP, Stakeholders Demand Suspension of Women Leader
Leadership
Concerned PDP Members yesterday threatened to expose the harassment of women in the party, if the party leadership fails to suspend its national women leader (NWL), Mrs. Amina… Read more »
South Africa: Exposed - Iqbal Survé and Lindiwe Sisulu's 'Unmasking' Event Goes Down Like a Lead Balloon
Daily Maverick
An Independent Media attempt to expose who is behind a critical X account has backfired badly with potential legal action in the offing. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Recovery Depends On Municipalities Getting Solid Support From Government
Daily Maverick
Addressing the deep-seated issues plaguing municipal finance is not only essential for improving service delivery and infrastructure but also for restoring public trust in local… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Condemns 'Cowardly' Attempted Assassination On Trump
Nile Post
Trump was Saturday hit in the ear at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A by-stander was killed during the attack. Read more »
July 15
Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Outlines His Priorities
allAfrica
"I am telling you here, there will be a renegotiation of contracts relating to natural resources," this is one of the strong announcements that the President of the Republic of… Read more »
Chad: Chad Declares Humanitarian Crisis, Pleads for International Help
VOA
Officials in Chad say urgent international help is needed to save the lives of more than 2 million people caught in a severe humanitarian crisis caused by conflicts and climate… Read more »
Nigeria: UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians
Premium Times
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said effective from 15 July, the UAE will start issuing visas to Nigerians. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Has Programs to Retain Medical Students - and That's Exactly Why They're Fleeing
Global Press Journal
Aspiring nurses are being lured to Zambia and beyond by the promise of lucrative jobs and fewer bureaucratic hurdles. Read more »
Mali: Stability in Mali Requires More Inclusive National Dialogue [analysis]
ISS
Broad political consensus is needed for the country to benefit from some promising decisions made at the recent dialogue. Read more »
Uganda: Planned Anti-Corruption March to Parliament Is Not Cleared - Police
Nile Post
Police have warned that the planned march to parliament by anti-corruption crusaders is illegal, since it has not been cleared. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Wins Rwanda's Presidential Elections in Landslide
VOA
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country's presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary election results released late Monday evening. Read more »